Ableton Push

Created in collaboration with Akai, Push is a new controller from Ableton, or an instrument, as Ableton is insisting on calling it. The fancy device features 64 pads giving you multiple ways to make beats, play, step sequence, and navigate your loop, all at the same time. Push comes with Ableton Live 9 software that you run on your computer, providing a comprehensive collection of instruments and effects. Watch it in action in the video

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ITRACK DOCK

The new iTrack Dock by Focusrite is aimed at musicians, making it easy to capture studio-quality recordings on an iPad. It offers a high-quality, 24-bit/96kHz recording interface that integrates directly with your Lightning equipped iPad, plus two Focusrite Mic preamps, two line inputs and an instrument DI, independent stereo monitor and headphone outputs, and a USB port for class-compliant MIDI instruments and controllers. Oh, and it even charges and ...
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SPARK MINI GUITAR AMPLIFIER

Spark MINI is a mind-blowing compact powerhouse that offers inventive, intelligent guitar playing on the fly. It is the biggest smallest rig ever with multi-dimensional, high-quality sound, the brand-new Smart Jam, video creation, and Bluetooth audio streaming. Based on your playing style, Sparks machine learning technology automatically creates upbeat bass and drum accompaniment tracks. Spark will jam with you as you go, whether its basic and relaxed, or intricate....
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ROLI SONGMAKER KIT

Digital instrument maker Roli have announced the Songmaker Kit, a portable music studio for creating a track anywhere. The compact kit includes three of the company´s touch-enabled controllers, the Seaboard Block, the Lightpad and the Loop. The first two are both cutting-edge controllers, while the Loop Block records tracks and toggles between sounds. The Kit also comes with a free music-making software bundle worth more than $400 (includes Tracktion Waveform, Able...
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