MIDI Controllers

Melbourne Instruments have just revealed that the motorised pot system used in their synths and MIDI controller is now covered by an extended 10-year warranty.

Designed for both stage and studio applications, the S32 packs hands-on macro control, a stackable MIDI processing engine and an array of built-in modulation tools into a convenient, compact unit.

Motion 16 and Motion 32 both feature drum pads designed by Fatar, RGB encoders and touch strips and an assortment of built-in chord progressions and scales, and as you might expect, they boast super-tight integration with Fender Studio Pro DAW software. 

Asparion's new D700 Rack control surface is said to be an ideal choice for touring rigs, control rooms and permanent installations. 

Rounding off the Launchkey MK4 collection, the new arrival pairs a semi-weighted 88-note keybed with the DAW integration, built-in creative tools and intuitive workflow features offered by its 49- and 61-key siblings. 

The latest version of MetaGrid Pro is able to create fully working grid layouts and take care of shortcut creation, icons and labelling — all from a user's text prompt. 

The new MiniLab 37 promises to retain everything that made the original a hit, but offers an enhanced playing experience thanks to an additional 12 slim keys. 

Following user requests, the 61-key model in the Launchkey MK4 line-up is now available in the same finish as the Launchkey Mini 37 White and Launchkey 49 White.

With the launch of its 1.5 firmware, the KeyLab Mk3 family gains a number of enhancements that promise to offer a smoother, clearer and more controller-led experience. 

The new FLKey 2 line-up boasts improved hardware alongside even tighter integration with Image-Line's hugely popular DAW software. 

Melbourne Instruments show us some new features for the Roto Control which will become available via an update in around a week’s time.

Expressive E talk us through the Osmose CE, a MIDI controller version of the Osmose that comes bundled with an array of MPE-capable software instruments.

The latest additons to the Osmose family deliver the same playing experience as the originals, but with a companion software suite rather than an internal synth engine. 

Following on from the release of the Launch Control XL 3, Novation have announced that its smaller sibling has just been treated to a similar upgrade. 

Following on from the launch of the KeyStep 37 Mk2 MIDI controller keyboard, Arturia have announced the release of a 37-note version that pairs the enhanced feature set with a larger keybed. 

Available now via Novation Components, the Launch Control XL 3's first major update adds compatibility for more DAWs, enhanced control for external hardware and deeper customisation options.