Rob Lee finds out how the Swedish synthesizer designers Nord have improved on their original Nord Drum unit.
Rob Lee finds out what the subtle new updates in Native Instruments’ flagship controllers for their Traktor software have to offer.
Best known for their groundbreaking CD decks and media players, and top of the line industry standard DJ mixers, Pioneer offer up their latest range of monitors that are aimed at both dance music producers and DJs alike.
We examine the fourth in Nord’s series of virtual analogue synths, looking at the desktop/rack-mountable version of their Lead 4R to find what has been added to this ever-evolving project.
Reloop up their game and step into the pro arena with their latest four channel DJ mixer. Rob Lee finds out how their RMX-80 performs.
In celebration of their twentieth year, Novation have reached back in time to one of their early success stories and given their classic Bass Station synth a well-deserved overhaul. Rob Lee finds out if it lives up to its legacy.
Rob Lee investigates Pioneer’s latest piece of DJ kit, the all-in-one XDJ-R1 unit which combines the worlds of physical and digital DJing.
Rob Lee takes a look at the new speakers from the young Berlin-based company which has been causing a stir in the professional studio monitor world.
Rob Lee discovers if Dave Smith Instruments’ new flagship synthesizer can live up to the standard set by its predecessors.
Hot on the heels of the latest Ableton Live update, we are treated to the first piece of hardware fully designed by, and for, Ableton. Rob Lee finds out what’s causing all the excitement.
Rob Lee investigates whether Korg’s new miniaturised version of the MS-20 is as faithful to the original as it claims to be.
Pioneer refresh their entry-level four channel mixer with the DJM-750, whilst simultaneously bringing it in line with their much lauded Nexus series.
Rob Lee discovers whether Arturia’s virtual dreams have come true with the birth of their first 100% analogue synthesizer.
Rob Lee looks at the latest lightweight keyboard from Yamaha, including a highly acclaimed sound library from its flagship MOTIF XS line, and built in audio & MIDI interface capabilities.
Whilst Korg crown their latest synthesizer, Juno Plus is tasked with discovering how its royal duties are being carried out.
With hybrid software/hardware beat production solutions riding high in popularity, Arturia present their recently streamlined package. Rob Lee looks at the SparkLE.
Rob Lee looks at Moog’s latest analogue synth offering, the multidrive-enabled Sub Phatty.
With the popularity of simple analogue equipment on the rise, we look at a new analogue bass synth and sequencer, the TT303 Bass Bot.
Rob Lee investigates the latest addition to Faderfox’s growing family of specialist MIDI controllers, the Ableton focused UC3.
With Elektron’s impressive previous offerings, their new analogue synth offering comes with some degree of expectation. Rob Lee investigates the Analog Four.