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“An all-round upgrade, but it’s unlikely to convince any sceptics”: Elektron Digitakt II review
By Si Truss published
Elektron's influential sampler returns with enhanced audio capabilities, new filters and LFOs – and now supports Overbridge too

“Huge sounds, overwhelming options, great value and easy modulation, all in a crazily priced package”: The Synth Factory Horizen review
By Andy Jones published
A synth/sampler that packs in a lot of power at an almost silly price – despite its low profile. We gaze at Horizen…

“Has Oberheim running through its samples, like a stick of rock!”: GForce Software Oberheim DMX review
By Roland Schmidt published
If the beginning of your week feels like a Blue Monday, then take a Walk This Way…

“Breaks down the complex task of mastering but we’d love different options on how to pay for it”: Softube Flow Mastering Suite review
By Andy Jones published
Mastering your music just got as easy – or as complex – as you want. But is it worth yet another monthly subscription?

“A unique-sounding synth plugin to create absorbing sounds and textures”: Expressive E Noisy 2 review
By Roland Schmidt published
Expressive E brings us a new software instrument that will undoubtedly excite and resonate. We make a racket!

"Mixing on the XDJ-AZ is a hugely rewarding experience, with nothing feeling clunky or cramped": AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ review
By Dave Bushnell published
Can AlphaTheta improve on the Pioneer DJ all-in-one DJ System, the XDJ-XZ?

“A new keybed, solid DAW integration, touch-sensitive controls, and deep configuration”: Arturia KeyLab 61 mk3 review
By Jon Musgrave published
Serious productions need serious controllers – we check out Arturia’s latest

“Slicker than ever and although some of the improvements are quite nuanced, the incoming Sonarworks SoundID integration and monitoring extras will no doubt be suitably welcomed”: Universal Audio Apollo x8 Gen 2 review
By Jon Musgrave published
The next generation of Universal Audio Apollo is here, and we got hands-on ahead of launch to put it through its paces
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