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Teenage Engineering K.O.-sidekick, a 2-channel performance-friendly mixer
Teenage Engineering’s two-channel K.O.-sidekick is an answer to the question “what if a battle mixer, but for mobile gear, with live FX?” And that could make it an ideal companion to more than just the Teenage Engineering kit you see in the photos. €189/$179. First impressions:
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Reason 14 beta: new Track Panel, reverb, Dark Mode, more
Reason 14 probably won’t cross off every item on Reason users’ wish lists. But it sure tackles a lot: a new Track Panel and workflow, tons of improvements to the sequencer, Dark Mode, automatic import tempo detection, and more. Plus, since every Reason update really needs a device, this one gets the RV-9 Reverb Station.
Peter Kirn - April 8, 2026
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Elektron is the latest firm to be acquired by private investment capital
Swedish manufacturer Elektron is no longer independent; Bonnier Capital has bought a controlling stake.
Peter Kirn - April 8, 2026
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LANDR acquires Reason Studios; takeaways from that announcement
Peter Kirn - January 6, 2026
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Make doodles in Ableton Live, then animate them, with Klottra
Peter Kirn - November 21, 2025
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Elektron’s Tonverk is a 16-track polyphonic multisampler powerhouse
Peter Kirn - September 10, 2025
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Teenage Engineering OP-XY: fully rebuilt OP-Z with display, CV, more
Peter Kirn - November 14, 2024
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