#Hardware

26 articles tagged Hardware.

Novation FLkey 2 49 MIDI keyboard controller for FL Studio, top view
Hardware

Novation FLkey 2: What's New and Is It Worth It?

Novation's FLkey 2 is the gen-2 MIDI keyboard built for FL Studio. We cover the OLED display, semi-weighted keys, the four models, price, and if it's worth it.

Dubspot TeamJun 27, 20264 min read
Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II sampler running firmware 2.5
Hardware

Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II Firmware 2.5: What's New?

Teenage Engineering's free EP-133 K.O. II firmware 2.5 adds USB audio, sample reverse, an arpeggiator, 40-second recording, and auto-chop. Here's what's new.

Dubspot TeamJun 26, 20263 min read
Akai MPC 3.9 oscillator synth engine update on a standalone MPC
Production

Akai MPC 3.9: The Update That Turns Your MPC Into a Synth

Akai MPC 3.9 adds a built-in oscillator synth engine, hybrid keygroups, new Arrange tools, and flexible time signatures. Here's what's new and if it matters.

Dubspot TeamJun 23, 20263 min read
Akai MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2 standalone grooveboxes
Hardware

Akai MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2: What's New and Is It Worth It?

Akai's MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2 add an 8-core CPU, 64GB storage, and the MPC 3.9 OS synthesis engine. What's new, the price, and who should upgrade.

Dubspot TeamJun 22, 20263 min read
Korg phase8 acoustic synthesizer with steel resonators
Hardware

Korg phase8: What Is the Acoustic Synthesizer and Is It Worth It?

Korg phase8 is an 8-voice acoustic synthesizer that physically drives real steel resonators. Here's what acoustic synthesis is, what it does, and the price.

Dubspot TeamJun 22, 20262 min read
Arturia MicroBrute compact analog mono-synthesizer
Hardware

Arturia MiniBrute RED and MicroBrute RED: What's New?

Arturia's MiniBrute RED and MicroBrute RED bring the cult analog mono-synths back in striking red. Here's what's changed, what hasn't, and who they're for.

Dubspot TeamJun 16, 20264 min read
Arturia MiniLab 37 universal MIDI controller with 37 slim keys and RGB pads
Hardware

Arturia MiniLab 37: What's New and Is It Worth It?

Arturia's MiniLab 37 adds a 37-key slim keybed, 16 RGB pads, and a deep software bundle for $199. Here's what's new, what it includes, and if it's worth it.

Dubspot TeamJun 16, 20264 min read
Best Drum Machines — and Grooveboxes in 2026
Hardware

Best Drum Machines and Grooveboxes in 2026: A Buyer's Guide

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.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20268 min read
Best MIDI Keyboards in 2026 — Picks for Every Studio
Hardware

Best MIDI Keyboards in 2026: Top Picks for Every Studio and Budget

An honest 2026 guide to the best MIDI keyboards, comparing Akai, Arturia, Novation and Native Instruments on keybed feel, pads, DAW control and MPE.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20267 min read
Best Studio Headphones 2026 — Open vs Closed Back
Hardware

Best Studio Headphones in 2026: Open vs Closed Back for Mixing and Tracking

Our 2026 guide to the best studio headphones for mixing and tracking. Compare Sennheiser HD 600/650, Beyerdynamic DT 770/990, AKG K371, and ATH-M50x.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20267 min read
External hardware effects routed through a DAW
Hardware

How to Route External Hardware Audio Effects in Your DAW (2026)

A practical guide to routing outboard analog effects through Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Pro Tools — send/return loops, plug-in delay compensation, and the gain staging that keeps everything clean.

Dubspot TeamMay 10, 20269 min read
Roland TR-8S drum machine on a producer's desk
Hardware

Roland TR-8 / TR-8S Tips: Getting More Out of Roland's Modern Drum Machine

Practical tips for the Roland TR-8 and TR-8S drum machines — sound design, sample loading, performance techniques, and the hidden features that take your patterns from generic to musical.

Dubspot TeamMay 10, 20268 min read

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