Controllers

Boasting an ultra-compact form factor and a completely customisable interface, the Drumbeam has been designed to provide players with a comprehensive drum controller that fits in a backpack. 

Native Instruments’ popular DJ mixer controller and interface has been treated to a design overhaul that promises to combine high performance with an ultra-compact form factor.

Expressive E have announced that the first free major update for their flagship MPE-capable synthesizer is now available.

The latest version of Novation's popular Launchkey controllers boast the most in-depth DAW control capabilities to date, as well as an array of new creative tools and performance features. 

Arturia have announced the launch of the latest versions of their flagship MIDI controller keyboards.

Donner’s latest hardware instrument manages to pack a surprising amount of functionality into a tiny handheld unit.

Drawing its inspiration from breath controllers, the ADDAC310 Pressure to CV module offers an interesting new way to play modular gear.

The latest FLkey firmware delivers improved plug-in and virtual instrument control in FL Studio as well as introducing some general functionality improvements.

Boasting an ultra-compact, lightweight design, ESI’s latest Xkey models promises to provide users with the ultimate mobile MIDI keyboards.

KMR Audio have launched a new service that makes a wide range of high-end studio gear available for short-term rental.

Aodyo Instruments have launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of an MPE-capable MIDI ribbon controller.

Following their preview at NAMM 2024, SSL have announced that their 360° Link plug-in is now available to download. 

DW have introduced a new virtual drum platform, along with a new drum kit series that can be converted from acoustic to electronic. 

Arturia's latest release brings the KeyLab Essential range’s 88-key controller in line with the recently launched 49- and 61-key mk3 models, and comes kitted out with a whole host of new creative features.

Logic Pro user? Nektar's new single-fader control surface will come pre-configured for all of its built-in plug-ins. 

The latest WoodSynth and WoodTroller updates add MIDI 2.0 support along with some handy MIDI mapping features for Komplete Kontrol users. 

Dubler's MIDI Capture plug-in now boasts improved pitch accurary and some helpful new operational features. 

Audnic's EXC-3 is a MIDI controller fitted with three high-quality 100mm faders that transmit MIDI CC information over USB. 

Arturia’s new KeyStep Pro Chroma kits their popular MIDI controller keyboard out with a stylish new design, and launches alongside a firmware update that delivers a range of new user-requested features.

Icon have revealed three new controllers that share many of the features introduced in their new V1 units but with a more compact footprint that will fit comfortably into smaller studio setups.

Icon's latest control surfaces offer simultaneous control of up to three DAWs and boast completely customisable layouts and plug-in control thanks to the company’s iMAP software.