Native Instruments Traktor Z1 MK2: Slick 4-Deck Control in a Slim Package
30 Oct in DJ
Native Instruments Traktor Z1 MK2 DJ mixer controller adds stem control, mixer FX, and customizable undershell LEDs.
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Best Remote Music Collaboration Platforms With Video: 4 Solutions for Real-Time Collabs
28 Oct in Studio
Struggling to collaborate in real-time with video chat services like Zoom? Try these best remote music collaboration platforms instead.
Listening to Music May Speed Up Recovery From Surgery, Say Scientists
26 Oct in Other
Patients listening to music post-surgery used 50% less morphine because they they felt they were in less pain, the study found.
5 Bad Gear Synths That Aren’t Bad At All – Featuring Florian Pilz
25 Oct in Synths
We go toe to toe with the black T-shirt himself, Florian Pilz, to decide once and for all if these five Bad Gear synths really are all that bad.
Best Standalone DJ Controllers: 5 Top All-In-One Systems for All Kinds of DJs
24 Oct in DJ
Ready to upgrade to an all-in-one? These are the 5 best standalone DJ controllers on the market today.
Waldorf Microwave 1 Plugin Now Available for iPad
The Waldorf Microwave 1 plugin recreates the iconic wavetable synth that shaped the sound of the early '90s – now also for iPadOS!
Tiptop Audio and Buchla 259t, Erica Synths EDU DIY BBD, Minimal Audio Current 2.0: Synth Journal
24 Oct in Synths
Tiptop Audio and Buchla 259t module, new DIY delay module from Erica Synths, Minimal Audio’s Current gets bumped up to 2.0, and much more.
Tonverk: Is Elektron Presenting the New Hardware Today?
23 Oct in Synths
After the leak of the Tonverk hardware, there are now new signs of a new Elektron hardware. The YouTube premiere of something new is tonight.
Denon Engine DJ Upgrades to 4.1, Gains Bluetooth, More
22 Oct in DJ
Denon Engine DJ gets upped to 4.1 with Bluetooth speaker support at the top of the new functionality list.
Beginner’s Guide to Analog Synthesis
21 Oct in Synths
Get up to speed with the basic of analog synthesis, including oscillators, filters, and modulation. New to synthesizers? Start here!
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Vintage Synths: 5 Compelling Reasons
18 Oct in Synths
Save yourself the hassle and expense and stick with modern recreations. These and 3 more reasons why you shouldn’t buy vintage synths.
Denon DJ Prime Go+: The 2-Deck Controller for On-The-Go DJs Gets a Silver Refresh
17 Oct in
Improved Wi-Fi and extended battery life are highlights of the Denon DJ Prime Go+, a refresh of the uber-popular two-deck controller.
Meet the Clones – All Of Behringer’s Exciting & Upcoming Synthesizers
17 Oct in Synths
The latest on Behringer's upcoming instruments, with new pics of the Pro-16 and more! Get all your Behringer clone news with this constantly updating list. And of course, there are some rumours included.
Native Instruments Discontinuing Maschine MK1 and MK2; Maschine 3.0 Preview
17 Oct in Synths
Is Native Instruments discontinuing Maschine? It looks like MK1 and MK2 are on the chopping block to make way for Maschine 3.0.
Roland SP-404 MKII KDJ Records Limited Edition: Only 600 in Existence!
15 Oct in Synths
The Roland SP-404 MKII KDJ Records Edition has a custom Detroit faceplate and exclusive KDJ Records artist samples.
Olydian Photosynthesis Solar-Powered Generative Wavetable Synth – What?!
12 Oct in Synths
The Olydian Photosynthesis is a cute wavetable synth with a generative sequencer and a built-in solar panel. You know you want one.
Future Sound Systems Cric Is a 3-VCO Analog Synth With a Massive Pin Matrix
12 Oct in Synths
Live out your Synthi-style fantasies with the Future Sound Systems Cric, a new take on subtractive synthesis with a 24 x 32 pin matrix.
DJ Bus: Check Out This Booming Volkswagen Bus Packed With DJ Gear
11 Oct in DJ
This 1972 Volkswagen Type 2 DJ bus is crammed with gear from Denon DJ and Electro-Voice. And the best part? It’s for sale!
Best Standalone Finger Drumming Pad Controllers: Let Your Fingers Do the Drumming With These 5 Fun Instruments
11 Oct in Synths
Take your finger drumming on the road and to the next level with these five best standalone finger drumming pad controllers - for all budgets.
Dreadbox Nyx Reissue: The Fun Paraphonic Analog Synth Is Back in Kit Form
11 Oct in Synths
The Dreadbox Nyx Reissue has the same duophonic oscillators, dual filters, wild modulation and lush reverb as the original.
DJs and Performing Rights: Everything You Need to Know About Performance Royalties and DJing
Do you need to pay royalties when you DJ at a club? Producers, how can you get paid? These questions on DJs and performing rights answered and more.
Allen & Heath Xone:92 MK2: Back and Better Than Ever
10 Oct in DJ
Get in the xone with the Allen & Heath Xone:92 MK2 with silent filter switching, custom innoFADER crossfader, and more.
AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ: The New 4-Deck Standalone DJ Controller Is Finally Here
10 Oct in DJ
Wi-Fi and a 10.1-inch touchscreen top the list of new features for the long-awaited AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ DJ controller.
AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6 4-Channel DJ Controller Lets You Hot Swap Beats on Any Track
08 Oct in DJ
With Groove Circuit in the new AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6 four-channel DJ controller, you can capture, replace and remix rhythm tracks on the fly.