In the DJ world, 'Pioneer' is a name that is synonymous with quality and innovation. Their CDJ CD decks and DJM mixers are still the industry standard for professional DJs and nightclubs and in recent times, they have also entered the software controller market, creating a range of quality devices …

M4SONIC shot to fame through Youtube, when he began uploading videos of his out-of-this world performances with the Novation Launchpad. In fact, many of his compositions actually feature more than one Launchpad, where he uses one hand to trigger drum clips and the other to play melodic riffs.

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Roland have been teasing their new range of AIRA products for the last month and now we're finally allowed to reveal what they are! What's more is that a selection of Absolute Music staff were invited to a special, super-secret demo of the new AIRA range before the announcement, where …

It's finally here! Roland have re-introduced their iconic TB-303 bass module and what's more, some of us at Absolute Music got to hear and play with it before the official announcement! Unfortunately for you guys, we've been bound by a strict contract that has forbidden us from sharing our knowledge …

After all those teases, we finally know what the Airas are! In fact, we have a confession to make... some of us have known for a while and have even got to hear and play them! Unfortunately for the rest of us, those people were bound by a strict contract …

Numark's Mixtrack range provides affordable DJ controllers for those mixing at home, at parties or in clubs. Although each one comes bundled with its own free DJ software, Mixtrack controllers can be used with all big name products, such as Serato, Traktor, Ableton, Virtual DJ and more.

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sE Electronics' innovative Reflexion Filter technology essentially provides you with a portable vocal booth. Simply connect it to your microphone stand and the curved, layered design of the Reflexion Filter prevents unwanted acoustic artefacts (such as sonic reflections) from entering the mic capsule and being recorded. This allows you to …

The sE Electronics sE X1 is an ideal large diaphragm condenser microphone for home studio owners on a budget. It provides a way of capturing professional-sounding takes for less than £100, and sounds great when used to record vocals, acoustic instruments and percussion.

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If you're creating music that's designed to be played back on large club or PA systems, then being able to monitor those sub frequencies in the studio is essential. After all, those frequencies that you feel in your stomach form an extremely important part of modern music.

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Impulse controllers feature a high-quality, semi-weighted keyboard, along with plenty of assignable hands-on controls, which are easily mappable using the included intuitive AutoMap software. They also feature 8 chunky, backlit pads, plus a built-in customisable arpeggiator and roll function.

Impulse keyboards are used by numerous professionals: CLICK HERE to find …