With the UDO DMNO, the British brand unveils a hybrid analogue–digital synth conceived as a true 2025 binaural synth. This 8‑voice / 2‑part multitimbral instrument brings together two independent synths under a single panel, with a binaural architecture and Play Modes that can reconfigure the audio path in one move. Shown at the Machina Bristronica show in Bristol, this keyboard positions itself as a high‑end hybrid flagship, reported at around $3,500 by several specialist sources. DMNO in a nutshell: two independent synths in a single chassis The UDO DMNO is an 8‑voice hybrid synth with 2‑part multitimbrality and a…

With the Xcelon SL, Boredbrain has created exactly the kind of product the electronic live scene has been asking for: an analogue performance mixer designed simultaneously for hardware musicians, Eurorack setups and DJ-style workflows. Where a studio console often stays static, this Xcelon SL instead encourages hands-on playing, dramatic transitions and real-time texture changes. For what kind of live set is the Boredbrain Xcelon SL really interesting? The positioning of the Xcelon SL is clear: it targets complex electronic live sets where drum machines, synths, grooveboxes, Eurorack systems and sometimes a vocal or additional instrument all coexist. Where a simple…

What the V1.1 update concretely changes in your setup The Launch Control XL 3 is already one of the most popular MIDI controllers for handling a mix, whether in the studio or on stage. With firmware V1.1, Novation does more than just fix minor issues: the brand genuinely expands how the controller can be used, especially for users of less mainstream DAWs and for those working in a hybrid DAW + hardware configuration. This free update, available via Novation’s own Components tool, brings four key improvements: extended compatibility with new DAWs (including Pro Tools and Reaper) much more flexible MIDI…

Eventide is bringing back Music Mouse, the software instrument conceived in 1986 by composer and computer music pioneer Laurie Spiegel. More than a simple vintage plug-in, it is a genuine piece of computer-assisted music history now appearing in our DAWs, with a clear promise: to generate rich harmonies in real time from simple mouse movements. What Music Mouse actually does, beyond the retro factor In 1986, most music software were just sequencers or editors. Music Mouse was something else: a live-playable algorithmic instrument. The basic concept remains the same in the Eventide version: You define a musical grid: scales, available…

Avec le SDS-3, Behringer remet en circulation un morceau d’histoire de la batterie électronique : le célèbre drum synth Simmons SDS-3 de 1978, recréé sous la forme d’un drum synth analogique moderne, au format Eurorack et proposé autour de 249 $, pour un prix public d’environ 250 € à un peu moins de 300 € chez les revendeurs européens. Le module vise clairement les beatmakers, les batteurs hybrides et les utilisateurs de systèmes modulaires qui recherchent des sons de drums 80’s sans passer par des banques de samples. Ce clone du Simmons SDS-3 adopte une approche très directe : quatre voix de synthèse de batterie…

The third generation of the Launch Control XL updates a classic MIDI controller with an OLED screen, 5‑pin DIN MIDI In/Out/Thru, eight 60 mm faders, 24 RGB LED encoders, 16 assignable buttons and transport controls. A credible bridge between DAW production, hardware setups and mobile rigs. Why it matters in 2025 The Launch Control XL 3 (also referred to as MK3) is appearing across “Best Studio Gear 2025” lists as one of the most useful DAW controllers for streamlining a modern workflow: it covers in‑the‑box mixing, controls plug‑ins, orchestrates external MIDI gear and can switch to a lightweight mobile configuration.…