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Nektar Update Panorama Cubase Integration to Version 1.5

Nektar Panorama keyboard controllers just got a big upgrade including further integration with Cubase and a new plugin mapping engine too. Lots to like!

Versus Controller: Magda & NYMA on Making their Dream DJ Controller

Following up on our news story detailing the new handmade DJ controller, Versus from Magda & NYMA, here's a video showing Versus in action with the creators talking about the concept.

Music Controllers: To Map or Not To Map?

Are you distracted by too many choices when it comes to mapping your MIDI controller to your DAW? Exerting too much effort on non-musical tasks? Timo Preece explores auto and manual mapping in-depth.

5 Ways Apple's New Force Touch Trackpad Could Be Used for Electronic Music Production

Apple's new Force Touch trackpad features force sensors so you can click anywhere and receive haptic feedback wherever your finger is on the surface. So how could this be useful for music making?

WIN: Novation Launchpad S and Launch Control XL

Do you want to win a Novation Launchpad S and/or a Novation Launch Control XL? Of course you do! Good news: it's easy to enter... simply answer the question below.

NAMM 2015: Akai Professional Advance Series Controllers Video Demo

We dropped in to the Akai Pro booth at NAMM 2015 to get an in-depth video tour of their new Advance Series Keyboard controllers to find out exactly how well this system works with their VIP software.

NAMM 2015: Arturia BeatStep Pro: Bigger, Better and Hands-On Video Demo

The BeatStep is a capable controller... but Arturia had ideas on how to make it even better. Enter the BeatStep Pro. We talked with Arturia about the new hardware controller and took some video too.

AlphaSphere Me, the Futuristic Controller & Instrument Now Available for All

The AlphaSphere family of music instrument controllers feels more complete than ever, with the introduction of the new AlphaSphere Me. It's still spherical, still has tactile pads (32) but is cheaper!

Best of 2014: MIDI Controllers

Over the past year we've reviewed a lot of capable and unique MIDI Controllers here at AskAudio Mag. Here's our favorite 12 of the year (in alphabetical order).

M-Audio Introduces New Expansions Software Collection

M-Audio tells us their new software collection propels the Trigger Finger Pro to new heights of creative power and visceral impact. Watch the video of the Trigger Finger Pro and find out more below.

Alesis Release New V and VI Series Music Software Controllers

Alexis tell us the new cutting-edge design for their V and VI series of MIDI controllers improves both performance and software accessibility. Find out more below.

Arturia Announces Creative Partnership with Bitwig to Provide Producer Pack bundles

Bitwig and Arturia have teamed up to create some superb looking Producer Packs. We're talking Arturia's KeyLab controller, Analog Sound Collection and Bitwig Studio complete integration.

iRig Pads from IK Multimedia now shipping

iRig Pads is the new affordable, ultra-portable, universal MIDI groove controller for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch and Mac/PC from IK Multimedia. Check it out in action in the video below.

Review: Livid Instruments BASE II

What are the chances of Livid Instruments releasing a new version of the pad controller, BASE, every bit as affordable, playable and life-changing as the original? G. W. Childs finds out.

Interview: Livid Instruments' Jay Smith on DS-1, BASE II & ALS

BASE II, DS1, Guitar Wing, OHM RGB, CNTRL:R... just a few of the wonderful things to come from Livid Instruments. We sat down with CEO, Jay Smith, to talk controllers and being diagnosed with ALS.