We look under the hood of Focusrite’s new entry into the crowded USB audio interface market.
We take Ableton’s long-awaited update to their ever-popular Live software for a spin, and find out what it has to offer.
We offer our verdict on Numark’s freshly updated DJ controller offering, the Mixtrack Pro II.
We take a look at Apogee’s latest Mac-specific audio interface, the sleek, visually appealing Quartet.
We offer our verdict on Akai’s impressive MAX49 controller keyboard, whose features go a lot deeper than its flashy appearance would initially have you believe.
We give our opinion on the PM641s, the latest in Fostex’s range of affordable studio monitors .
We offer our verdict on Mode Machines’ latest piece of classic hardware emulation, the F-106 Juno filter.
We cast our eyes over Native Instruments’ latest piece of Traktor compatible hardware, the Kontrol Z2 mixer.
When it comes to high end studio monitors, ADAM have been a clear favourite for a while now. But somehow the high flying sound has eluded those of us on tighter budgets. Isn’t it time that ADAM got down and dirty with the rest of us?
Denon’s rugged media player, designed for the rigours of nightly use, gets an update. Rob Lee offers his verdict on the D4500 MK2.
They gave us the SuperNova back in the late 90s and it became a big hit with producers, then they offered us the UltraNova, with its updated sound engine and hands on tactile control. Now, Novation have given us the MiniNova which carries all the weight of its predecessor in a smaller package, with some added surprises.
Small companies that make boutique analogue synthesizers have been the domain of mainly German companies but the French are making tremors with Eowave’s Magma synth.
Having made an impact with their original Dark Energy analogue synth, we delve into Doepfer’s new Dark Energy II and find some interesting changes.
Electrix enter the competitive arena of DJ/production controllers with the Tweaker. But with tough competition all around, will this newcomer to the controller market get a fair hearing? Here’s our verdict.
When Native Instruments unveiled their Maschine hardware and software combination it was received with resounding approval across the board. Now, with the Maschine Mk2, how exactly have they improved upon the original?
Born out of a collaboration between Italian keyboard manufacturer Studiologic and German synthesizer designers Waldorf, the Sledge polyphonic synthesizer has arrived and it’s nailing its colours to the wall. We get under the skin of this cross breed to find out if its insides are as striking as its exterior.
Denon continues to jostle for pole position in the increasingly competitive DJ controller market. However, is it a case of horses for courses when it comes to the MC2000? Robin Lee finds out.
With a formidable legacy behind it and high expectations in front, does the latest incarnation of Akai’s famous MPC series satisfy? Here’s the Juno Plus verdict.
From the stable that brought us the first industry standard dual DJ CD players back in the early 90s, Denon unveil their new thoroughbred media player and digital controller which aims to stand up against the demands of modern DJing. Juno Plus puts the 
The 4TrackTrigger is a high end MIDI controller designed to assist in getting to grips with Native Instruments Traktor.