Synths, drum machines, controllers, and studio gear.
Arturia's AudioFuse Studio Rev2 refines its 18x20 desktop interface with optimized DiscretePRO preamps and an upgraded Bluetooth module. Full specs, price, and verdict.
Novation FLpad and FLpad Mini are FL Studio grid controllers at $229.99 and $139.99, with sequencer, channel rack, and graph editor views across 64 pads.
Universal Audio Volt Gen 2 and Volt Max are six USB-C audio interfaces from $149 up to $499, with 32-bit conversion and three-mode Tone Shaping preamps.
Expressive E Osmose firmware 2.3 adds hands-on DAW control and a free Ctrl-e license with 900+ expressive presets, free for all Osmose owners.
Polyend Loop is a $599 pedal with four loop tracks, four drum tracks, and 100+ effects. Shipping starts mid-October 2026. Thomann lists it at £524 in the UK.
The Teenage Engineering APC-2 is a 140kg pro record cutter that presses dubplates in real time from your DAW, with automated pitch and locked grooves.
IK Multimedia's TONEX Board runs four AI tone models across two paths with 76 effects, a 5-inch touchscreen and USB audio, for $999.99. Full review.
The Arturia KeyStep 37 mk2 adds an OLED screen, four encoders, LED key guides, and generative tools. Full specs, how it compares to the mk1, and price.
u-he MELT is the software maker's first analog Eurorack module: a 14HP cascade low-pass and band-pass filter with variable slope and a Core Temperature drive. Full specs, sound, and price.
Behringer D Mini is a €99 portable analog synth inspired by the Minimoog Model D, with three oscillators, a 16-step sequencer, MIDI and USB-C. Specs and verdict.
Hampshire Electronics Vulcan MK2 is a 37 HP Eurorack poly from £549, pairing eight analog voices with dual digital engines. Pre-order specs and who it is for.
1010music blackbox 2 is a $649 / £649 desktop sampler with a 4-inch touchscreen, four tracks, USB-C I/O, and a battery. Specs, price, and who it is for.
