#Hardware

26 articles tagged Hardware.

Audio interface lineup on a producer's desk in 2026
Hardware

Understanding Audio Interfaces: A Producer's Guide for 2026

Choose the right audio interface in 2026. We cover connection types, specs that actually matter, the best models from $99 to $5,000, and the buyer mistakes to avoid.

Dubspot TeamMay 10, 20269 min read
Teenage Engineering EP-136 K.O. Sidekick stereo mixer with FX pad and mod stick
Hardware

Teenage Engineering EP-136 K.O. Sidekick: The Pocket Mixer the EP Family Was Waiting For

Teenage Engineering's EP-136 K.O. Sidekick is a $179 two-channel mixer, USB interface, and performance FX unit that snaps onto the EP-133 and EP-1320.

Dubspot TeamMay 8, 20266 min read
Buchla Ziggy desktop analog synthesizer shown from the front, with sliders, encoder dial, and screen visible on its slanted panel
Hardware

Buchla Ziggy: A Sub-$1,000 West Coast Synth From the Originators

Buchla Ziggy is a $999 desktop analog monosynth built around a complex oscillator, low-pass gate, and the Cycler — announced ahead of Superbooth 2026.

Dubspot TeamMay 5, 20265 min read
Akai MPC 3.8 firmware update on MPC standalone hardware and MPC Sample
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
Akai MPC Sample — portable battery-powered standalone hardware sampler from Akai Professional
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
Cyber Monday 2025 Music Production Deals - Best VST Plugins, Hardware Synths, and Studio Gear Discounts
Software

Cyber Monday 2025: Best Music Production Deals for Producers

Comprehensive guide to Cyber Monday 2025 deals on DAWs, VST plugins, sample libraries, hardware synths, and studio gear. The best post-Black Friday discounts.

Dubspot TeamDec 3, 202515 min read
Black Friday Week 3 Deals - UAD, Soundtoys, Ableton Push 3
Software

Black Friday 2025 Week 3: UAD $59, Soundtoys $239, Push 3 Deals & More

Black Friday Week 3: UAD Studio Classics for $59 (90% off), Soundtoys 5 Suite $239, Ableton Push 3 deals, and 50+ more plugins and hardware on sale.

Dubspot TeamNov 24, 20258 min read

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