#Hardware

31 articles tagged Hardware.

Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums sampling drum machine top panel with seven voices and step buttons

Erica Synths Bullfrog Drums: A Sampler Built to Teach

Erica Synths' Bullfrog Drums is a sampling drum machine with a built-in mic, 64-step sequencer, and CV/gate. Full specs, price, and Model:Samples comparison.

Priya RamanJul 13, 20267 min read

Korg NTS-4 Nu:Tekt performance mixer kit with six channels and effects

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Korg NTS-4 Review: A DIY Mixer for DAWless Rigs

Korg's NTS-4 is a $249 build-it-yourself performance mixer with per-channel send FX and a master FX engine. Full specs, price, and Volca Mix comparison.

Elena MarshJul 12, 20267 min read

Akai MPC 2026 lineup comparison showing MPC One G2, MPC Live III, MPC Key 37 G2, MPC XL, and MPC Sample standalone workstations

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Which Akai MPC Should You Buy in 2026? Complete Lineup Guide

Which Akai MPC should you buy in 2026? We compare the MPC One G2, Live III, Key 37, XL, and Sample by price, specs, and workflow to find your best match.

Elena MarshJul 11, 202612 min read

Polyend Drums hybrid analog and digital drum machine in black aluminum chassis

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Polyend Drums Review: Analog and Digital in One Box

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.

Elena MarshJul 8, 20267 min read

AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X DJ multi player with 10.1-inch touchscreen and mid-size jog wheel

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AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X: The Flagship Player, Shrunk to Fit

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.

Elena MarshJul 7, 20268 min read

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

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Novation FLkey 2 Review: FL Studio Gets a Screen

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.

Elena MarshJun 27, 20269 min read

Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II sampler running firmware 2.5

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EP-133 K.O. II Firmware 2.5 Adds USB Audio, Free

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.

Elena MarshJun 26, 20263 min read

Akai MPC 3.9 oscillator synth engine update on a standalone MPC

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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.

Marcus FeldJun 23, 20263 min read

Akai MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2 standalone grooveboxes

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Akai MPC One G2 & Key 37 G2: 8-Core, New Synth Engine

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.

Elena MarshJun 22, 20263 min read

Korg phase8 acoustic synthesizer with steel resonators

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Korg phase8: The Synth That Plays Real Steel Resonators

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.

Theo NakamuraJun 22, 20262 min read