Akai’s current MPC matures as gear hub, with new MPC Live II hardware and 2.8 software

Akai’s recent 2.8 software offers some powerful new features – and a revised MPC Live II could be a sweet spot in hardware, with expanded connectivity and built-in speakers. And finally, you get MIDI multi capability, like on the classic MPCs. Here’s the rundown. The demands for a digital drum machine/production workstation are now pretty […]

Arturia KeyStep Pro is the sequencer keyboard we were waiting for

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.

Peter Kirn - January 14, 2020

Don’t miss Barker’s percussive wonderland, live Against the Clock

Get lost in a dreamscape of sound with Barker (Ostgut Ton) – who does what you do in a studio. With the clock ticking, he happily loses track of time. It’s delightfully shiny, futuristic music – just what we need in a world that can feel dark and regressive. We spoke to Barker in the […]

Peter Kirn - January 3, 2020

You can learn a lot from Surgeon’s live rigs

Peter Kirn - November 12, 2019

Faderfox EC4 gives you the encoders your hardware, software are missing

Peter Kirn - November 6, 2019

Polyend’s Medusa still looks unique amidst wavetable rush, and now it’s €798

Peter Kirn - October 7, 2019

Turn your iPad or iPhone into a scriptable MIDI tool with Mozaic

Peter Kirn - May 20, 2019

AKAI’s cute little MPK mini keyboard now has internal sounds

Peter Kirn - April 18, 2019

Here are some of the weirdest musical instrument ideas from NAMM

Peter Kirn - March 18, 2019

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