Music production

Now with 26 plug-ins the FX Collection is an even better deal.

Novation's latest addition to its Ableton Live controllers has an expansive semi-weighted keybed.

I underestimated just how freeing it would be to ditch wired headphones in my studio.

Play builds on the Tracker's gorgeous hardware with a more conventional workflow.

The FLKey 37 and FLKey Mini put FL Studio's most important features at your fingertips.

This first entry in the Augmented line of instruments is free until April 30th.

You'll also get some free software expansions if you pick one up by May 5th.

Granular effects and synthesis are trendy, but often intimidating.

It's turning that tape simulation from Mellotron emulation into a standalone effect.

UA's first foray into budget audio interfaces is largely a success.

Pigments 3.5 adds a versatile new distortion effect and Apple M1 compatibility.

It's like Creative Cloud for music production.

The paid tier will set you back at least $99.

Newcomers can get $20 off a 12-month Sounds+, Creator or Creator+ subscription.

The new OLED screen turns chopping samples from a chore into a pleasure.

New Note Kits and the "smart" Kit Generator make the subscription-based Arcade more versatile.

The $99 MiniFuse 1 and $149 MiniFuse 2 are available to preorder now.

But it's probably still best paired with its own custom USB mic.

With dual filters, rich oscillators and powerful modulation matrix the Uno Pro is a powerful sound design machine.

The standalone app will still be free, but you'll need to pay to put VCV Rack inside your DAW.