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Press 14 May 2026

Make Noise 0-Coast vs. Moog Mother-32: Which synth is for you?

Make Noise 0-Coast and Moog Mother-32 compared: No-Coast synthesis vs. state-variable filter – two very different paths to analog sound.

Press 14 May 2026

Elektron Digitakt: The Drum Sampler with Cult Status

The Elektron Digitakt has been one of the most famous drum samplers since 2017 – in 2024, the Digitakt II arrived as a successor for studio and live use.

Press 13 May 2026

Sennheiser HD 450BT: Bluetooth Headphones with ANC in Detail

Sennheiser's HD 450BT: active noise cancelling, Bluetooth 5.0, aptX codecs, and 30 hours of battery life.

Press 13 May 2026

Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX10: 4-Channel Controller with STEMS Technology

The DDJ-FLX10 from Pioneer DJ packs STEMS separation, Mix Point Link, and DMX output into a 4-channel controller.

Press 13 May 2026

Richie Hawtin: How Plus 8 Records Shaped Techno

Before Richie Hawtin became a techno legend, he built Plus 8 Records with John Acquaviva, the label that defined 90s acid techno.

Press 13 May 2026

Eurorack for Beginners: The Best Modules to Start With

Eurorack is the open platform for modular synths. We show you which modules to start with and how your system can grow.

Press 13 May 2026

Gain Staging for DJs: Keep Your Mix Clean and Loud

Gain staging dictates the clarity and loudness of your mix. Here's how the level chain works in practice.

Press 13 May 2026

Moog Subsequent 37: The analog duophonic synth for bass and leads

The Moog Subsequent 37 is a monophonic to duophonic analog synthesizer with 37 keys and two oscillators.

Press 12 May 2026

Ableton Push 3: The Standalone Controller for the Stage

Ableton Push 3 merges MPE pads, sampling, and standalone operation — built for laptop-free live sets.

Press 12 May 2026

Focal Alpha Twin Evo: Studio Monitor with Slatefiber Cone

Focal Alpha Twin Evo at a glance: active 2.5-way studio monitor with two Slatefiber woofers and an aluminum tweeter.

Press 12 May 2026

Cocoon Recordings celebrates 25 years with Sven Väth

Cocoon Recordings turns 25 – Sven Väth's label looks back with a compilation series and Frankfurt event.

Press 12 May 2026

Roland TR-6S: Compact Drum Machine with 808 and 909 Sounds

The Roland TR-6S packs TR-808, TR-909, and TR-707 sounds, plus FM synthesis and effects, into a battery-powered unit.