08.08.2020
Roland marks TR-808's 40th anniversary with a documentary and freebies
The drum machine changed the music landscape.
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- 06.18.2020
New Launchkey MK3 MIDI controllers add a powerful arpeggiator
Novation also improved integration with Ableton Live 10.
- 04.28.2020
Joué Play is a cheap, simple and customizable MIDI controller
The swappable control surface concept is made more palatable to the masses with a companion app. 
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- 04.15.2020
86ZOIA review: A complex and rewarding modular effects pedal
Empress Effects built a one-of-a-kind, bottomless guitar pedal that can be a little daunting. - 02.26.2020
8836Model:Cycles review: An affordable and approachable FM groovebox
Elektron expands its entry level lineup with a $299 take on its popular Digitone synth. - 01.08.2020
9Making music with BeatBox, a Labo-like drum machine kit
I had a blast hammering its large arcade buttons.
- 01.02.2020
Behringer's latest synth clone is based on the Octave Cat from the 70s
The company announced one more new instrument before 2019 was over.
- 12.19.2019
Orba is a tiny, fun and surprisingly expressive instrument
The $89 MPE instrument is all about lowering the barriers to making music. - 11.29.2019
Elektron's Model:Samples groovebox is $100 off for the holidays
The most affordable way to get Elektron's advanced music-making tools just got cheaper. - 11.29.2019
The Organelle music computer is nearly $100 off this weekend
The do-anything instrument might be easier to justify. - 09.05.2019
Roland’s JU-06A stuffs iconic '80s sounds in a tiny portable synth
The latest "Boutique" synthesizer is a battery-powered love letter to the Juno-106 and Juno-60. - 09.04.2019
Korg launches a line of DIY music gear with a $100 synth
Don't be fooled, this thing packs a lot of power in a small package. - 07.22.2019
- 07.08.2019
Teenage Engineering ships its delayed modular synth and keyboard
The company cited production issues with the 170 modular synth and 16 keyboard. - 07.03.2019
Blipblox is a synth made for kids that adults will like too
It looks like a toy, but it can be so much more. - 06.27.2019
The new Organelle is a synth built around a Raspberry Pi
Critter & Guitari's flagship synth just got a major upgrade.
- 06.18.2019
The best multi-effects pedal for new guitarists
It needs to be affordable, easy to use and, above all, it has to sound great. - 05.14.2019
Korg is working on a new DIY digital synth, no soldering required
Officially, it's a prototype, but the company has gone the DIY route before. - 05.09.2019
