It's been quite a year for music performers and producers, with all kinds of new gear hitting the shelves. Here's our guide to some of the best '" and most affordable '" music kit around this Christmas.  

1. ROLI Blocks - $214 / $88

ROLI Blocks

2. MODAL Craftsynth - $99

Modal CRAFTsynth

3. M-Audio CTRL49 - $449.99

M-Audio Ctrl49

4. Ploytec PL2 Duo Synth - $80

Ploytec PL2

5. Novation Launchpad Mini - $99.99

Novation Launchpad Mini

6. Korg Volca FM – $159.99

Korg volca FM

7. Sennheiser ClipMic Digital - $199.99

Sennheiser ClipMic Digital

8. Aston Origin Cardioid Condenser Mic - $249

Aston Origin microphone

9. IK Multimedia iLoud Micro - $299.99

IK Multimedia iLoud

10. Avantone Pro MP1 Mixphone Headphones - $199

Avantone Pro MP1 Mixphone Headphones

11. Roland A-01 - $299

Roland A-01 controller and synth

12. Apogee ONE for Mac - $249

Apogee ONE for Mac

13. Palette Modular MIDI Controller – starting at $199

Palette MIDI Controller

14. Native Instruments Maschine Jam - $399.99

Maschine JAM

15. Arturia Minilab 2 - $99.99

Arturia Minilab 2

Hollin Jones was classically trained as a piano player but found the lure of blues and jazz too much to resist. Graduating from bands to composition then production, he relishes the chance to play anything with keys. A sometime lecturer in videographics, music production and photography post production, Hollin has been a freelance w... Read More

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