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“The most powerful MPC we have built at these prices": Akai’s MPC One and MPC Key 37 get G2 upgrades
The affordable MPC One and its keyboard counterpart get upgraded CPUs and more storage, but no MPCe pads
1010music Blackbox 2 adds a better screen, onboard battery and USB audio streaming
Revamped Blackbox boasts better controls and new features resulting in a “more elegant” workflow
Kiviak Instruments promises to bring the old-school sampling fun for less with the cut-price WoFi LE
Bye bye proper piano-style mini keys – hello €299 price tag
“Easily one of the most inspirational and accessible Elektrons we've used”: Elektron Tonverk review
With a depth and flexibility you'll want to abuse…
Akai MPC Sample review
The MPC range gains a fun, affordable sketchpad with a fair few tricks up its sleeve
The best music tech gear of NAMM 2026: Epic polys, acoustic synths, budget samplers, a Behringer Juno and more
MusicRadar's Matt Mullen and Andy Price have been roving the show floor – here are their music technology highlights
40 years after the SK-1, Casio is making waves with another fun-looking sampler
NAMM 2026: Handheld device is attracting plenty of attention on the show floor
