Synths, drum machines, controllers, and studio gear.
Best hardware synthesizers 2026: 10 verified picks from €249 to €2,555, with live Thomann prices, honest trade-offs, and the right synth for every budget.
Polyend Drums review: an 8-track hybrid drum machine with four analog SSI voices, four digital tracks, deep sequencing, and $2,699 price. Full specs inside.
The AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X brings the CDJ-3000X's 10.1-inch touchscreen, streaming, and new CoBeat feature to a smaller, booth-friendly DJ multi player.
Novation FLkey 2 adds an OLED screen, semi-weighted keys, USB-C, and four sizes for FL Studio. Full specs, pricing, and how it compares to the MiniLab 37.
Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II firmware 2.5 is a free update adding USB audio in/out, sample reverse, an arpeggiator, 40-second recording, and auto-chop.
The Akai MPC One G2 and Key 37 G2 bring an 8-core CPU, 64GB storage, and the MPC 3.9 OS synthesis engine. Specs, prices, and who should upgrade.
Korg phase8 is an 8-voice synth that makes sound by physically driving real steel resonators. What acoustic synthesis is, who it's for, and the price.
u-he added a free Quad VCO mode to CVilization, turning the eurorack module into four virtual analog oscillators with chords, PWM, and a sub. Here's how.
Arturia MiniBrute RED and MicroBrute RED wrap the analog Brutes in striking red. Same 100% analog engine, cosmetic-only change, and who should buy.
The Arturia MiniLab 37 fixes the MiniLab's key-count gripe with 37 slim keys, 16 RGB pads, and a deep software bundle for $199. Full review inside.
Our honest 2026 guide to the best audio interfaces, from Focusrite Scarlett and SSL 2+ to Universal Audio Apollo, MOTU M2, and Audient. Picks by budget and use.
Our 2026 guide to the best drum machines and grooveboxes, comparing the Roland TR-8S, Elektron Digitakt II, Akai MPC One+ and more by sound, use, and price.
