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Gear 07 May 2026

Novation Launchpad Pro: 64 Pads with Aftertouch for Ableton Live

The Novation Launchpad Pro packs 64 pressure-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch, a standalone sequencer, and deep Ableton Live integration into one grid controller.

Gear 06 May 2026

Roland SH-4d: Hybrid Synthesizer for Live and Studio

The Roland SH-4d packs 13 sound models, 60-voice polyphony, and a sequencer into a battery-powered desktop synth.

Gear 06 May 2026

KORG SQ-64: The Step Sequencer at a Glance

The KORG SQ-64 controls entire studio and stage setups. We show you what this step sequencer can do.

Gear 05 May 2026

Denon DJ Prime 4+: Standalone Controller with Live Stem Separation

The Denon DJ Prime 4+ is a 4-channel standalone controller with a 10.1" touchscreen and the industry's first onboard stem separation—no laptop required.

Gear 05 May 2026

Serato DJ Pro Update Adds New Hardware Support

Serato DJ Pro expands compatibility with new controllers and mixers from AlphaTheta, Numark, Hercules, and Pioneer DJ.

Gear 05 May 2026

Numark M6 USB: A detailed look at this 4-channel mixer with USB recording

Numark M6 USB: A 4-channel DJ mixer with 3-band EQ per channel, USB recording, and class-compliant connectivity for Mac, PC, and iOS.

Gear 05 May 2026

Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1: Scratch Controller in Turntable Format

The Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1 replicates two turntables and a battle mixer — built for scratch and DVS DJs using Serato.

Gear 04 May 2026

Korg Modwave Native: Wavetable Synthesis as a Plug-in

Korg brings the Modwave wavetable engine as software: over 200 wavetables, Kaoss Physics, and Motion Sequencing 2.0 in a plug-in.

Gear 04 May 2026

AKG K371 — Reference Headphones with Harman Sound for DJs

The AKG K371 combines a closed-back design, Harman target curve, and 32-ohm drivers — a versatile studio and DJ headphone for the road and the booth.

Gear 04 May 2026

Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 Missing from Current NI Lineup

The Traktor Kontrol S4 MK3 is no longer listed in Native Instruments' current controller collection. Only the X1, Z1, and MX2 remain.

Gear 04 May 2026

Pioneer DJ DJM-A9: New Club Mixer with Fresh Beat FX

Pioneer DJ DJM-A9 replaces the DJM-900NXS2: 4 channels, new Beat FX, microphone effects, 32-bit converters, and dual headphone outputs for club DJs.

Gear 04 May 2026

Sennheiser HD 400S: Foldable Over-Ear Headphones for On-the-Go

Sennheiser HD 400S: closed, foldable over-ear headphones with 18 ohms and a detachable cable for music and calls on the go.