Released in 2013, Ableton’s Push was the hardware that turned its Live DAW into a playable instrument (Ableton never liked to think of it as a controller)
Back in the ‘90s, cymbal brands periodically leaned into the ever-increasing popularity of electronic music, offering drummers the opportunity to recreate the pitched-up, crunchy sounds emerging from sampled breakbeats used in hip-hop, jungle and house music. This led to a number of options from Sabian’s VFX line (a collaboration with Tony Verderosa)
Gibson has refreshed its electric guitar lineup with two takes on its iconic ES-335 that bring it in line with the Les Paul Standard, as players can now choose between ‘50s and ‘60s models, each with their own “decade-correct” specs and details.
An AI music label generating AI music for an audience of robots? It sounds like a plot from a dystopian science fiction film, doesn’t it? But according to a report on Music Ally, it’s reality in 2026.
After entering public beta back in February, Ableton has officially released Live 12.4, bringing wireless audio streaming, updated audio effects, improved stem separation and a new educational Learn View to the company’s flagship DAW. Live 12.4 is a free update for all owners of Live 12.
The debut hardware instrument from the makers of Auxy Studio, Svensson 49’s sounds were designed by YouTuber and musician Cuckoo
German developer Making Sound Machines has announced Plinky 12, a trio of touch-focused instruments with swappable faceplates, each of which makes use of the same core hardware design and a shared synth engine.
In 1972, King Seiko introduced the VANAC, a series with bold expressions of vibrant colors and innovative, multifaceted designs. Last year, the VANAC series returned to the collection with a sporty new aesthetic, preserving the spirit of the original while adopting a new automatic movement.
PRS has refreshed six of its top electric guitars with a mango top finish. But if you’re interested in buying one, you’ll need to be fast – they’re part of a limited edition run, with just 1200 units available in total.
In the hands of an inexperienced player, its harsh and squeaky tones can become a musical torture device, conjuring up painful memories of a classroom full of seven-year-olds attempting to play tuneless renditions of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star on top of each other.
