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Press 08 May 2026

AKAI MPC Live II: Standalone Beatmaking with Built-in Monitors

AKAI MPC Live II combines battery power, a 6.9-inch touch display, and built-in studio monitors into a self-contained production system.

Press 08 May 2026

Elektron Digitakt: Sampler and Drum Machine for Live Sets

The Elektron Digitakt packs over 400 factory samples, 64 sounds, and internal +Drive storage into one compact device for studio and live sets.

Press 08 May 2026

EQ Mixing for DJs: Clean Transitions with the 3-Band EQ

With the 3-band EQ, DJs avoid frequency conflicts in their mix, creating smooth, professional transitions between two tracks on the decks.

Press 08 May 2026

Novation Summit: Bi-timbral Hybrid Synth for Stage and Studio

The Novation Summit combines analog filters with digital FPGA oscillators – 16-voice, multi-timbral, with wavetable editor for producers and performers.

Press 08 May 2026

Technics SL-1200: The Turntable with Legendary Status

The Technics SL-1200 has shaped DJ culture since the 1970s – direct drive, precision, and a storied history.

Press 07 May 2026

Crowd Reading: How DJs Read the Dance Floor's Vibe

Crowd reading describes how DJs recognize audience taste and mood, then adjust their set accordingly.

Press 07 May 2026

Rekordbox 7: 4-Stem Separation and Cloud Sync for DJs

Rekordbox 7 separates tracks into four stems, syncs libraries via cloud, and integrates Spotify on CDJ/XDJ.

Press 07 May 2026

Moog Subsequent 37: Analog Mono Synth with Sub 37 Legacy

Moog Subsequent 37: analog mono/duo synthesizer with two oscillators, selectable filter, aftertouch keyboard, and 256 patch memory slots for your own sounds.

Press 07 May 2026

Balearic Beat: How Ibiza reinvented the DJ set in the 80s

Balearic Beat emerged in 80s Ibiza: DJ Alfredo mixed styles without limits – shaping DJ sets worldwide to this day.

Press 07 May 2026

Ableton Push 3: Standalone Controller with MPE Pads for DJs

Ableton's Push 3 runs standalone without a laptop, featuring MPE pads, an audio interface, and CV/Gate for modular setups.

Press 07 May 2026

Roland TR-6S: Six TR Classics in One Drum Machine

The Roland TR-6S brings together six classics – TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, TR-707, CR-78, and TR-727 – in one compact, battery-powered drum machine.

Press 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.