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Steinberg Cubase 15
“A strong update overall that introduces many features to boost your creativity and streamline your workflow”: Steinberg Cubase 15 review

By Bruce Aisher Published

Steinberg brings a host of tweaks and additions to Cubase 15, but will they satisfy new and existing users alike?

Digital Audio Workstation
Kawai CX102
"A compelling and well-rounded entry-level piano that prioritises accessibility and sound quality over features": Kawai CX102 digital piano review

By Quentin Lachapèle Published

I find out if the new replacement for Kawai’s KDP-75 is a simple rebrand or a step forward

Keyboards & Pianos
reloop
DAWs for DJs, rotary mixers and the world's first standalone motorized controller: 5 of the coolest pieces of gear we saw at Thomann's DJ Days

By Matt Mullen Published

We ventured out to rural Germany to check out the latest and greatest in DJ controllers, mixers, software and more at the European gear retailer's DJ-focused trade show

Tech
Best microphones for recording 2026: My top studio mics for instruments, vocals and more

By Matt McCracken Last updated

These are the best recording microphones whether you're recording a podcast at home or working in a studio on proper productions

Microphones
Quentin testing a Yamaha piano
Best digital pianos 2026: I'm a professional piano and music gear reviewer, and these are my top picks

By Daryl Robertson Last updated

With a decade of experience selling and reviewing pianos, these are my recommendations for the very best digital pianos from Kawai, Yamaha, Roland, Casio, and Korg at all price points - including full reviews and video demos

Keyboards & Pianos
AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X
AlphaTheta’s CDJ-1500X is a WiFi equipped DJ player that lets your audience vote on track requests

By Si Truss Published

The brand’s latest multiplayer distills the essence of the flagship CDJ-3000X into a smaller, more affordable package

Dj Gear
logic pro
Logic Pro 12.3 is here – and my favourite stock plugin just got even better

By Matt Mullen Published

Apple updates its flagship DAW with a refresh of Beat Breaker and Sample Alchemy and upgrades the AI-powered Chord ID

Tech
Yung Singh
"I avoid Splice as that's what everyone else uses": Yung Singh on the Punjabi sounds behind debut EP Bloom

By Jim Ottewill Published

The lauded DJ-turned-producer brings together a love for contemporary bass music with sonic nods to his Punjabi heritage on his debut EP

Artists
Warm Audio WA-47jr SE
“An affordable and flexible Neumann U47 FET-inspired mic”: Warm Audio WA-47jr SE review

By Jon Musgrave Published

Classic mics can be very expensive. Can this affordable mic inspired by a popular classic deliver? Let’s find out

Microphones
Kawai ES120
"At this price, it is hard to find a more complete portable digital piano": Kawai ES120 digital piano review

By Quentin Lachapèle Published

Could this be the best portable digital piano at this price? Kawai's ES120 makes a very strong case

Keyboards & Pianos
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