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cyma forma
"It’s often said that limitations breed creativity – is there anything more limited than a one-button synth?": Cyma Forma RND review

By Matt Mullen Published

A pocket-sized generative synthesizer, RND is a musical slot machine: unpredictable, sometimes frustrating, but capable of surprising you in ways that few other synths can. It's also, quite literally, just a button

Synths
teenage engineering
Teenage Engineering's EP-35 is a multi-input amplifier with onboard effects, a stackable Bluetooth speaker, an audio interface, a karaoke machine and an FM radio... all for $349

By Matt Mullen Published

Pitched as a “hub for all your audio-producing devices”, the EP-35 also has a disco light and a beer compartment

Tech
Best DJ headphones 2026: Beat-perfect cans and in-ears for every budget

By Chris Corfield last updated

Whether on-ear, over-ear or in-ear, my pick of DJ headphones from Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, AlphaTheta and more could be your next booth sidekick

Headphones
Sennheiser IE 100 Pro earbuds
“They’re as comfortable as they could ever be at this price point”: Sennheiser IE 100 Pro in-ear monitors review

By James Grimshaw Published

These comfortable, analytical entry-level IEMs from Sennheiser are the epitome of value for money

Headphones
akai
Akai's MPK Mini Plus II is here: the $169 MIDI controller takes a step up with second-gen upgrade

By Matt Mullen Published

The plus-sized spin on the MPK Mini gets an upgraded keybed, generative sequencing tools, MPC integration and pads with polyphonic aftertouch

Tech
Apple Music new visual
How Fred Again helped Apple Music to generate its new visual identity by using audio frequencies to move liquid

By Ben Rogerson Published

“How do we take this idea of music and distill it into something visually beautiful?”

Artists
A studio chair in front of a mixing desk in a studio control room
Best studio chairs 2026: banish the backache with these comfy home studio chairs

By James Grimshaw last updated

Experience exceptional ergonomia with these studio chairs from Boulies, Ikea, Herman Miller and more

Studios
Best podcasting microphones 2026: my expert picks for every budget and level, including audio demos

By Chris Corfield last updated

From plug-and-play USB options to studio-grade XLR setups, discover my top podcast mics to make you sound crisp, clear and professional

Microphones
M-Audio Forty Sixty speakers in a home studio setup
“They deliver an experience that feels considerably more ambitious than the price might suggest”: M-Audio Forty Sixty review

By Chris Corfield Published

M-Audio’s affordable studio monitors deliver impressive scale, power and plenty of value for your dollar

Studio Monitors
yamaha
Yamaha expands its CK Series with 76-key stage keyboard and OS 2.0 firmware update

By Matt Mullen Published

"From the rehearsal room to the stage, the CK76 delivers the sounds, control and portability musicians need to create, perform and play anywhere"

Keyboards & Pianos
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