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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 […]
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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
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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 […]
Faderfox EC4 gives you the encoders your hardware, software are missing
Peter Kirn - November 6, 2019
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Polyend’s Medusa still looks unique amidst wavetable rush, and now it’s €798
Peter Kirn - October 7, 2019
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AKAI’s cute little MPK mini keyboard now has internal sounds
Peter Kirn - April 18, 2019
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