Elektron's Model:Cycles and Model:Samples grooveboxes are on sale for $249 eachYou can save $50 if you pick up one of the sequencers now.By K. Holt, 09.17.2021
Retrokits RK-008 is a robust MIDI sequencer disguised as a pocket calculatorIt could be the brains of an entire studio or live music rig.By T. O'Brien, 09.16.2021
86 28Polyend Tracker review: A powerful but confounding grooveboxThe features are impressive, the hardware solid but the workflow won't be for everyone.By T. O'Brien, 01.20.2021
Korg goes for the sequencing crown with the modular-friendly SQ-64The versatile four-track, 64-step sequencer covers MIDI and a variety of CV formats.By T. O'Brien, 11.18.2020
Native Instruments crams its powerful music-making software in a standalone grooveboxMachine+ brings Maschine and Komplete out of the computer and into the real world.By T. O'Brien, 09.08.2020
86Arturia's KeyStep Pro is a near-perfect MIDI controller for hardware synthsThe playability of the KeyStep and sequencing power of the BeatStep Pro in one affordable package.By T. O'Brien, 09.04.2020
Arturia's KeyStep Pro MIDI controller is out now for $399The keyboard has four sequencers and tons of connectivity.By M. DeAngelis, 04.14.2020
Endlesss is a simple, fun music collaboration appFriends can remotely create beats together in real-time.By M. DeAngelis, 03.31.2020
88 36Model:Cycles review: An affordable and approachable FM grooveboxElektron expands its entry level lineup with a $299 take on its popular Digitone synth.By T. O'Brien, 02.26.2020
Jamm Pro combines powerful synth and sampler tools in one iPad appColdcut's tablet app can be the centerpiece of a live DJ set.By J. Fingas, 02.13.2020
9Making music with BeatBox, a Labo-like drum machine kitI had a blast hammering its large arcade buttons.By N. Summers, 01.08.2020
Korg Minilogue XD update adds key triggers for synth sequencesYou can also expect key aftertouch and active step changes.By J. Fingas, 11.10.2019
82The Organelle is a music computer that can do almost anything... if you have the will and patience.By T. O'Brien, 11.08.2019
Crowdfunded Nanoloop synth doesn't need a Game Boy to make beatsMost everything you want is in a dedicated box.By J. Fingas, 03.20.2019
23Algoriddim merges its iOS djay apps, adds new Pro-level featuresIf you opt for the paid subscription, there's lots of new stuff to play with.By J. Turi, 12.12.2018
90 14Roland’s TR-8S drum machine is ready to tackle the stageA feature-rich drum machine that’s actually easy to useBy R. Baldwin, 04.17.2018
14Roland's TR-8S mashes all your favorite 80s drum machines togetherAn easier way to build more complex beats. By R. Baldwin, 03.05.2018
Teenage Engineering adds vocal and sampler options to pocket synth lineMore features, higher price.By R. LeFebvre, 01.25.2018
15Korg's fun-to-use Electribe sequencers pack big features into a tiny frameTake all your beats with you. By R. Baldwin, 12.01.2016
13Light Hum: a pure analog theremin that converts rays into electro-grooves (video)By S. Dent, 12.14.2012