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    Light my way — Akai's Force is an all-in-one production instrument

    Akai Force updated

    Firmware version 3.05 adds a much hoped-for Arrange mode

    The new Arranger in version 3.05 lets you set up distinct song sections, by playing clips alongside your linear arrangement to add and remove musical elements on the fly.

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    Arturia KeyStep Pro

    Controller Keyboard & Sequencer

    Arturia's KeyStep Pro puts sequencing and performance front and centre.

    Reviews Oct 2020
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    PreSonus Atom SQ

    PreSonus launch Atom SQ

    MIDI controller promises tight integration with Studio One DAW

    New pad-based MIDI controller promises tight integration with Studio One DAW.

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    HeadRush Looperboard

    HeadRush announce major update to Looperboard

    New firmware adds real-time harmonies, pitch correction and more

    Performance-oriented looper adds real-time harmonies, pitch correction, BPM detection and much more.

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    Elektron Model:Cycles

    FM Groovebox

    The Model:Cycles offers an easy and affordable way in to Elektron-world, and has a sound all of its own.

    Reviews Jul 2020
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    Akai MPC Live II

    Sampling Workstation

    With battery power and built-in speakers, the MPC Live II is ready to rock some blocks.

    Reviews Jun 2020
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    Qu-Bit Chord V2

    Eurorack Module

    The original Chord module, reviewed in SOS February 2017 by Jyoti Mishra, offered an excellent way to get polyphony and, more...

    Reviews Jun 2020
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    Akai MPC Live II unveiled

    Music Production Centre goes mobile

    Akai's new beat-creation system includes built-in speakers, a rechargeable battery, CV/gate outputs, and more.

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    New desktop sequencer from Make Noise

    0-CTRL offers patch points and dynamic sequencing

    Make Noise impressed us with their 0-Coast synth a few years ago, and now they've followed it up with a desktop step sequencer.

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    Akai MPC One

    Sampling Workstation

    The MPC One offers the most affordable way into the latest generation of Akai's celebrated sampling workstation.

    Reviews May 2020
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    Overbridge 2 now available for Elektron boxes

    Users of Elektron's various synthesizing, sequencing and sampling desktop devices will...

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    Cem Olcay StepBud

    AUv3 MIDI Sequencer For iOS

    This dedicated 64-step sequencer can be run stand-alone or within a host that supports MIDI-based AUv3 plug-ins, such as Audiobus or AUM.

    Reviews Apr 2020
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    Bastl Instruments Kompas

    Eurorack Module

    The Kompas is a delightfully odd three-coordinate probabilistic pattern navigator.

    Reviews Apr 2020
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    Polyend tease Tracker

    Stand-alone sequencer, synth & sampler

    The term ‘tracker’ describes an early form of sequencing that originated on the Amiga computer and they may yet make a mainstream comeback, thanks to this intriguing new device from Polish synth-makers Polyend.

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    Elektron Model:Cycles groovebox top panel view.

    Elektron's six-track FM Groovebox

    Model Behaviour

    Swedish groovebox maestros Elektron have announced the Model:Cycles, a six-voice FM synth and sequencer.

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    Korg Volca Nubass

    Synthesizer & Sequencer

    If you're looking to embark on a cut-price acid odyssey, look no further...

    Reviews Feb 2020
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    Qu-Bit Bloom

    Eurorack Module

    Billed as a 'fractal sequencer', Qu-Bit's Bloom is a two-channel step sequencer with a difference. Its unique selling...

    Reviews Feb 2020
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    Roland MC-101 & MC-707

    Grooveboxes

    Roland revisit the groovebox with two highly capable and colourful beat machines.

    Reviews Feb 2020
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    NAMM 2020 - Nektar Aura

    Pad Controller & MIDI Sequencer

    Beat- and performance-focused pad controller and MIDI sequencer, due early March.

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    NAMM 2020 — Akai MPC One

    Music Production Centre

    Affordable and standalone Music Production Centre with touch-screen control.

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    Korg Volca Drum

    Percussion Synthesizer & Sequencer

    The latest model in Korg's unstoppable Volca range offers a typically idiosyncratic approach to drum synthesis.

    Reviews Oct 2019

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