Novation’s SL Mk3 series of keyboard controllers offer 49 and 61-key models. At a glance, it’s clear to see that Novation has stepped up its game in terms of features, functions, and controls.
Akai’s legendary MPC series has become an integral part of music production history, especially hip hop. Over the years, we’ve seen many variations of the MPC, each offering something a little different.
The MPK Mini has long been one of the most popular keyboard controllers you can buy in its various forms.
The MPK Mini Mk3 is a 25-key controller with MPC-style pads and encoders. It blends powerful performance and creative features in a compact, portable package.
Synthesizers come in all shapes and sizes, and they are capable of doing many weird and wonderful things. In this article, I’m looking at the best synthesizers in 2025, or at least my favorites, anyway.
Piano VSTs are so good these days that the idea of carrying a concert grand piano in your backpack is no longer absurd. OK, not an actual grand piano, but you can take that unmistakable sound anywhere you can fit a laptop.
When it comes to drum machines, none were more groundbreaking than Roger Linn’s Linn 1980 LM-1. Everyone from Prince to Phil Collins used an LM-1 in the 80s; everyone since has been looking for ways to recreate that iconic sound.