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Best samplers: Native Instruments Maschineplus
NI confirms “Maschine is alive and evolving” with first major update since InMusic acquisition

By Si Truss Published

Maschine 3.7 adds probability and Euclidean sequencing, and launches alongside a trio of (mostly) new Maschine Expansion packs

Tech
Elektron Outbox 8
Outbox 8 can add multiple audio and CV outputs to your favourite Elektron groovebox – or any other class-compliant hardware

By Si Truss Published

Elektron’s new breakout box can route USB audio and convert MIDI to CV

Audio Interfaces
Pianni Orphea
The 13-note Orphea is the one-octave synth and MIDI keyboard that fits in the palm of your hand

By Ben Rogerson Published

There are some obvious downsides, but the good news is that you’ll have no trouble getting it up and down stairs

Keyboards & Pianos
Polyend Keys
Polyend’s MIDI/QWERTY keyboard hybrid looks so elegant that we wonder why no one thought of it before

By Ben Rogerson Published

The prototype of this spiritual successor to the Creative Prodikeys is about to go on show, and it’s heading for production

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behringer
Behringer’s Daft Punk-approved, cult-classic MIDI controller has been reborn as the BCR32 – and now it’s a hardware sequencer too

By Matt Mullen Published

More than two decades on from the BCR2000, the super-affordable controller returns with ZAQ Audio's formerly unofficial firmware built in – and it's now available for preorder

Tech
Nord Piano 6
Here's everything you need to know about keyboard sizes but were afraid to ask

By Daniel Griffiths Published

Looking for the perfect keyboard? Does size really matter? 88, 49, 32?… Here’s the full guide to navigating the keys-world

Keyboards & Pianos
midipad
MIDIpad transforms your gamepad into a musical instrument and MPE controller – and there’s a free version

By Matt Mullen Published

"What if playing music could work more like playing a video game?"

Tech
Novation Launch Control mk3
“Continues to strike a balance between features, size, and price”: Novation Launch Control 3 review

By Martin Delaney Published

Novation’s Launch Control 3 update looks basic and minimal, but it successfully packs a lot into a small package

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Best MIDI keyboards 2026: Find your perfect match for the home studio

By Matt McCracken Last updated

My expert guide to the best MIDI keyboards of all sizes and budgets to integrate with your home studio

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Expressive E Osmose CE
“An incredibly exciting instrument that's capable of some pretty clever party tricks”: Expressive E Osmose CE review

By Roland Schmidt Published

Expressive E has MPE running through its core, and now we have the opportunity to transplant some of that MPE tech into our DAWs, with the Osmose CE controller

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