Polyend Play meets Tracker for added performance control, together at last
The 21st century has seen two big trends: the rise of the grid as performance and sequence interface, and a...
grid controllers
Kyoka on the new Ableton Push; approaching Push as an instrument
How does the new Ableton Push perform as an instrument - with those new expressive pads? We invited artist Kyoka...
The new Ableton Push, at a glance: standalone, new pads, new platform
Ableton today introduced their long-awaited third-generation Push hardware. The layout and functionality are familiar, but there's new hardware including new...
Novation Circuit Tracks update follows Circuit Rhythm – here’s what to know
Okay, this is not a drill - time to hit the studio, load up all those firmware updates, hit the...
Roger Linn shares hidden settings and more gems from the LinnStrument
None other than legendary Roger Linn is here, regularly unearthing powerful expressive techniques on his Linnstrument. And there's more -...
Hey DJ, hey sampler – Circuit Rhythm 2.0 beat matches, samples in time, and more
Novation's Circuit Rhythm is back, and it suddenly makes a lot more sense. The effects are editable, you can make...
Synthstrom Deluge gets an OLED screen – and you can retrofit existing gear
In the middle of the ongoing Partspocalypse in this industry, here's one spot of very good news - the beloved...
mlre is an expanded version of the classic monome mlr, focused on performance
It's an even more performative monome. Creator sonocircuit has built a new take on the monome norns/grid app mlr, adding...
Novation’s Launchpad 2.0 adds widgets that adapt to your DAW shortcuts, expands customization
More like this, please. Novation's Launchpad 2.0 updates (for Launchpad Mini and X) are a great example of how manufacturers...
Polyend Play looks like beauty in simplicity – for utterly fast grid-based music making
A grid, sequencing, standalone operation - Polyend's new Play, previewed at Superbooth, now looks like a familiar concept. But what...
