The Korg nanoKey Studio seems to have it all: keys, pads, knobs and a touchpad. Let's take a look at how it performs - and if it might be a useful addition to your rig (or your backpack).
I’d like to introduce you to the the Akai MPD226, which combines the 16-pad layout of the MPC with some additional controller functions and built-in functionality that’ll save you some time.
Beyond things like the Stradivarius or the Les Paul, there are iconic electronic sounds, too - and perhaps no sound quite so iconic as the Mellotron. Here's a rundown of the instrument in its current forms, along with resources for the stage, studio, or bedroom-based Max user.
Early this year, I found myself in the market for a lightweight pad controller that was affordable and portable, but also flexible and expressive. After looking at a lot of different options that were either too limited, bulky or expensive, I found the BopPad.
We’ve talked a lot about Expert Sleepers’ products in recent months.
The Disting is an analog Eurorack module from the Expert Sleepers that I see in almost everyone’s system.
Mutable Instruments announced that they were retiring one of the stalwart modules of modern Eurorack analog systems: the Braids digital macro-oscillator. We’d like to offer a eulogy for this highly influential device.
Expressive E’s Touché is a multidimensional controller with a generous range of I/O capped off with a slick computer interface for even more finite control, and the ability to load/save and modify a huge amount presets onto the Touché, then unplug and go.
Virtual Reality is nothing new - the access, ease of use, and range of tools for creating content are. I’d like to give you a tour of the HTC Vive HR headset and talk a little about Graham Wakefield’s recent Package Manager release, which allows you to use this headset (along with the Oculus Rift) within Max.
I had intended for this article to be an in-depth review, but we’re going to go with first impressions for now - I’ll get back to you with a...
