music production

With the addition of four synth engines, stereo sample support and multitrack audio over USB the Play+ looks incredibly powerful on paper.

It's the best MPE MIDI controller money can buy. Like, a lot of money.

It features four versatile effect modules, plus incredibly simple and powerful automation.

The latest free update also introduces FL Cloud, a new subscription service.

Even free users will be able to create "Stacks" of compatible samples with almost any loop they like.

A new keybed with polyphonic aftertouch and large hi-res screen headline the hardware upgrades.

It captures all the squelchy beauty of the acid house icon, but with the amenities you'd expect in 2023.

You also get effects that you previously had to buy separately.

The latest in its budget-friendly series has a larger screen and more control options.

The best MIDI controller for Ableton Live just got even better (and more expensive).

The latest member of the Augmented family combines epic horn samples with modern synthesis.

The $699 Mini combines an old-school workflow with powerful audio processing for incredible mobile versatility.

Soundation's latest could let website visitors remix or add on to a song.

Pick it up starting at $79 or pay $599 for the full suite.

By ditching note-based composition for intervals and tone rows, Eventide made a sequencer full of surprises.

Originally only available to those who bought the hardware instrument, now MiniFreak V is available to all.

Shimmer reverb, drag and drop UI elements and 'light mode' are the latest free updates to the super synth.

Cre8Audio's first self contained synths are loads of fun and an incredible value at just $250.

A couple of the best bang-for-your-buck synths get even cheaper, and a rare Moog discount.

After eight years, the legendary H9 is finally getting a sequel.