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Novation Launchkey MK3 offers deeper Ableton integration The Novation Launchkey MK3 keyboard has been unveiled and aside from a bunch of enhanced new features, the big story is that they have focused on deeper Ableton Live integration than ever before. The other notable news on the new Novation Launchkey MK3 range is that they have […]
MP Host aims to make plugins feel like hardware MP Host by MP MIDI is a new controller designed to control all your software plugins from this single device. The MP Host has a 21.5-inch IPS 1920 x 1080 monitor and 32 endless encoders. When a plugin is active the display will show its full […]
New Nektar SE MIDI controllers combine function and form-factor The incredibly compact new Nektar SE MIDI controllers have most of the features you would expect from a professional controller. The Nektar SE range comes in two variants, the SE25 and SE49 – both are USB-powered, class-compliant and work with virtually any MIDI compatible software applications […]
Akai MPK Mini Play MIDI controller includes internal sounds The world’s most popular compact MIDI controller is about to get a whole lot more popular with the new Akai MPK Mini Play. The ‘Play’ sees the introduction of an internal sound engine with 128 built-in sounds from keys and strings to drum kits. The […]
Novation SL MKIII – the next-generation studio MIDI controller The Novation SL MKIII builds on the epic legacy of its predecessor – one of my personal favourite MIDI controllers. The new iteration of Novation’s flagship studio MIDI controller features a variety of exciting additions, from a built-in sequencer to hardware CV/Gate output for connecting the […]
Akai Fire – a controller designed specifically for FL Studio Akai Fire – The first ever dedicated hardware controller for FL studio is designed to greatly enhance your workflow. The new Akai Fire controller is created specifically for Image-Line’s highly-acclaimed music production software suite, the layout mimics the iconic step sequencer within FL Studio and […]
Colourful new limited-edition KORG nanoSeries 2 announced To commemorate ten years of KORG nanoSeries, KORG have announced a colourful limited edition run of their iconic MIDI controllers. The KORG nanoSeries has long been a very popular choice for live performers and travelling musicians, the incredibly small form-factor alongside the vast feature-set is almost unmatched. To […]
PadCulture – The story of the Novation Launchpad light-show In the saturated music scene, creators have to excel to shine through, Novation Launchpad light-shows were a way for some. The Novation Launchpad was originally designed for the simple tasks of launching clips and other DAW controls within Ableton Live, I don’t think the engineers at […]
OddBall – The bouncy ball turned MIDI controller OddBall is the creative culmination of efforts by an award-winning graphic designer alongside a musician/mechanical engineer. “We wanted to give everybody the opportunity to create music the same way musicians do. With OddBall, making beats is easy, intuitive, fun and can be done wherever you are.” said […]
Sensi M is a futuristic, stick-anywhere Bluetooth MIDI Controller The Sensi M is a modular system of wireless Bluetooth MIDI Controllers, able to attach to almost any surface. At this point, the Sensi M is still in its early prototyping stages however the concept and features are undoubtedly worth the mention. The makers have announced […]
