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Native Instruments Maschine+ standalone groovebox alongside the Maschine 3.5 desktop software interface

Maschine 3.5 and Maschine+ 2.2: The Standalone Catches Up

Maschine 3.5 redesigns the Sampler UI and adds Sound Focus, while Maschine+ 2.2 brings the Kontakt 8 engine and more Play Series instruments to standalone.

Dubspot TeamMay 5, 20264 min read

Hardware

Akai MPC 3.8 Firmware: The MPC Sample Joins the Family

Akai's free MPC 3.8 firmware connects the new MPC Sample to the standalone lineup, ports five effects across, and tightens the studio-to-couch workflow.

Dubspot TeamMay 1, 20263 min read

Auxy Svensson 49 looping keyboard with metal body and oak side panels

Hardware

Auxy Svensson 49: A Looping Idea Keyboard from a Swedish Software Studio and Cuckoo

Auxy's debut hardware is a 49-key, always-listening looping keyboard with sounds by Cuckoo, German-built oak-and-metal construction, and a $999 price tag.

Dubspot TeamMay 1, 20264 min read

Chase Bliss Big Time hybrid analog digital stereo delay pedal

Hardware

Chase Bliss Big Time: An 80s Rack Delay Reimagined as a Stereo Hybrid Beast

Chase Bliss and EAE's Big Time is a $999 hybrid analog/digital stereo delay-and-looper with motorized faders, modeled on early-80s rack delays.

Dubspot TeamMay 1, 20264 min read

Expressive E Osmose CE 49-key MPE MIDI controller in white with black base

Hardware

Expressive E Osmose CE: The Famous MPE Keybed, Now Without the Synth

Expressive E's Osmose CE strips the EaganMatrix engine and keeps the Augmented Keyboard Action, pairing it with Ctrl-e and 900+ presets at $999.

Dubspot TeamApr 30, 20264 min read

Hardware

Akai MPC Sample Review: A Portable, Battery-Powered Standalone Sampler That Channels the MPC60

The Akai MPC Sample brings 16 RGB pads, 60 effects, a 5-hour battery, built-in mic and speaker, and classic MPC workflow to a $399 portable standalone.

Dubspot TeamApr 28, 20265 min read

Softube Flow Studio compact desktop control surface with five knobs and color display

Hardware

Softube Flow Studio: Compact Hardware Controller for Faster Mixing

Softube's new Flow Studio is a $399 desktop control surface with 25 included plugins and 100+ macro signal chains designed to speed up mix decisions.

Dubspot TeamApr 27, 20267 min read

Leaked image of Akai MPC XL flagship standalone workstation with 10-inch touchscreen and MPCe pads

Hardware

Akai MPC XL Leaked: Flagship Standalone Workstation Coming in January?

Leaked images reveal Akai's rumored MPC XL flagship workstation featuring a 10-inch display, MPCe pads, and CV/Gate connectivity. Expected January 2026.

Dubspot TeamDec 22, 20254 min read

Hardware

Thomann Cyber Weeks 2025: Up to 70% Off Music Production Gear

Thomann launches Cyber Weeks 2025 with discounts up to 70% off on synthesizers, audio interfaces, MIDI controllers, studio gear, and software. Europe's largest music retailer delivers massive savings.

Dubspot TeamNov 11, 202510 min read

Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim Supertone groovebox with the EP-2350 Ting microphone

Hardware

Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim Review: A Reggae Groovebox With a Real Synth

Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim review: the Supertone synth, the Ting mic, real prices, who it's for, and how it compares to the EP-133 K.O. II.

Dubspot TeamNov 5, 202511 min read

Hardware

OXI ONE MKII: The Evolution of Hardware Sequencing

Discover the OXI ONE MKII, a revolutionary hardware sequencer doubling its power and capabilities to elevate your electronic music production and live performances.

Dubspot TeamApr 24, 20256 min read

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