It’s like a BeatStep Pro, but with keys, but with KeyStep features, but with extras. And it’s still compact. Sounds like Arturia may have a hit on their hands.
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Novation’s Launchpad Pro is grid and sequencer, for software or standalone for gear
Novation’s grids continue getting more flexible and more open – that last bit setting them apart from products designed to be unitasker controllers for a single piece of software. The updated Launchpad Pro is full of stuff Launchpad fans asked for, and rounds on the current Launchpad range with an advanced model. I love the […]
KORG have new hybrid/analog mixers, made with Greg Mackie and Peter Watts
Surprise – the best product news from KORG this year might not be a synth. Their new mixer looks like the one we’ve been waiting for.
Return of full-sized KORG MS-20, as retro trend continues
It’s badly upstaged by the ARP 2600, but for those who want it, KORG are again making full-sized MS-20 synths. That caps a long string of MS-20s from KORG.
Behringer appears to have a TR-606 clone coming to NAMM
Behringer continues to look to vintage Roland gear to make new products. The teaser for the next product looks like a TR-606.
New KORG kits with tubes: Nu:Tekt headphone amp, valve overdrive
KORG are adding to their inexpensive, easy put-them-together kits with a headphone amp and valve overdrive. Totally tubular.
ARP/KORG reissue the ARP 2600 semi-modular synth – and an ARP documentary to watch, too
As expected, we’re getting a limited-run, faithful recreation of the ARP 2600, one of the best-known semi-modular instruments of all time.
DJ T-1000’s Generator revived from reel-to-reels, and more Detroit back catalogs
Here’s another great Bandcamp phenomenon – digital reissues. And for a Detroit techno throwback, where better to start than this DJ T-1000/Generator remaster – and two big back catalogs, while we’re at it?
Now your smartphone can livestream with proper audio and more, using this new Roland gadget
The GO:LIVECAST promises to transform your smartphone from a craptacular lo-fi hassle into an all-in-one multitasking studio.
Roland has a new 88-key keyboard, and it means MIDI 2.0 has arrived
Roland has a new high-end keyboard with weighted action and lots of extras. The real news, though: this is the first MIDI 2.0 instrument from Roland.













