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Camelot Pro Review

Camelot aims to be the glue that ties together every piece of hardware and every plugin you could possibly own. Sound too good to be true? Matt Vanacoro finds out...

Icon Pro Audio Announces Platform Nano DAW Controller & Icon OneHub Powered USB Hub

iCon Pro Audio have introduced the latest additions to their modular range of 'Platform Series' USB-MIDI DAW control surfaces.

Propellerhead Partners with MIND Music Labs For Rack Extension Hardware Integration

Intergating hardware to control software plugins and audio software is probably the next big step forward for the music industry. Propellerhead have an interesting approach to make this a reality.

How To Set Up ROLI Blocks In Just 5 Minutes

ROLI's Blocks make excellent holiday gifts, but they're powerful and fun to use all year round. Here's a quick guide to setting up and connecting them to get you started.

Sneak Peek: AKAI APC Live: The Next Big Ableton Live Controller

Word on the rumour mill is that Akai Pro are about to release a brand new Ableton Live hardware controller which looks like a cross between MPC Live, an APC and an Ableton Push.

iCON Pro Audio QCon Pro G2 Control Surface Now Shipping

Announced back in October 2018, this hardware controller with touch-sensitive motorized faders for under $499, the new 2nd-generation Icon Pro Audio QCon Pro G2 is now shipping!

Watch ContinuuMini Portable Synthesizer In Action

The ContinuuMini is a smaller and more affordable version of Haken Audio's Continuum. Loopop loved the original, and here, he road tests its smaller sibling to find out what it has to offer.

Review: Traktor Kontrol S2 MkIII

NI's brand new family of Traktor controllers come with a raft of new features as well as the new Traktor 3 software. And the S2 will even natively connect to iOS devices. Hollin Jones went for a spin.

ROLI's Songmaker Kit GarageBand Edition Is A World's First. Here's Why.

Songmaker Kit GarageBand Edition is an all-in-one expressive companion to the world's most popular music creation app. Here's what it can do.

State Of The Loop Is A Unique Ableton Live Looper Hardware Controller

Fresh off the press is this Kickstarter for State of the Loop. This external hardware controller is the first of its kind to interface directly with Ableton Live's Looper device, ideal for performers.

5 Keyboard MIDI Controllers You Need To Know About

MIDI keyboards are a studio staple, but there's so much more out there than boring black boxes. Here are 5 MIDI keyboard controllers with a range of talents. Which one catches your eye?

Icon Pro Audio Launches Next Gen QCon Pro G2 and QCon EX G2 DAW Controllers

If you're in the market for a hardware controller with touch-sensitive motorized faders for under £450 the new 2nd-generation Icon Pro Audio QCon Pro G2 should be on your shopping list.

Meet AKAI Pro FL Studio FIRE - World's First Dedicated FL Studio Hardware Controller

The latest update to FL Studio for Mac and PC adds support for this new, dedicated FL Studio hardware controller - FIRE from AKAI Professional.

AudioSwift 2'Š Turns Your Trackpad Into A Better MIDI Controller

The app that turns your Mac trackpad into a MIDI controller just got an upgrade that adds more power features and flexibility when controlling your music software, and even Adobe Lightroom.

Expressive E Touché SE Is A USB MIDI Version Of The Unique, Expressive Hardware Controller

Expressive E, the company behind the innovative and unique expressive instrument Touché, have announced Touché SE, a refined, USB-only version for software music apps and DAWs.