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Arturia Minilab 37
Audio & MIDI

Arturia Minilab 37: MIDI keyboard controller with more keys and new layout

June 11, 2026 Synth Anatomy 0

Arturia Minilab 37 is the 37-key version of its popular Minilab 3 MIDI keyboard controller with eight pads, eight encoders, and four faders. In 2022, Arturia released the third generation of its budget-friendly MIDI keyboard […]

Shik S32
Audio & MIDI

Shik S32: high-res performance MIDI controller with optional CV expansion

May 3, 2026 Synth Anatomy 0

Superbooth 2026: Shik S32 is a new 32 high-resolution knob MIDI controller with MIDI effects and with optional MIDI-to-CV expansion. Modern MIDI controllers designed for performance are trending. This was evident at last year’s Superbooth. […]

Expressive E Osmose CE
Audio & MIDI

Expressive E Osmose CE: the controller edition of the expressive MIDI MPE keyboard

April 29, 2026 Synth Anatomy 9

Superbooth 2026: Expressive E Osmose CE is the controller edition of the innovative expressive MIDI MPE keyboard and Synthesizer. With the Osmose Synthesizer, the French company Expressive has revolutionized the MIDI keyboard by bringing its […]

Tubbutec Controller
Audio & MIDI

Tubbutec now lets you design a custom MIDI controller

April 28, 2026 Synth Anatomy 1

Superbooth 2026: Tubbutec now lets you design your own custom hardware MIDI controller with the new Control Designer. Last year, the German developer Tubbutec released a series of MIDI controllers designed for hardware synthesizers (MC-202, […]

Cycling 74 Max support
Audio & MIDI

Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control: Cycling ’74 Max now offers native support

March 6, 2026 Synth Anatomy 8

Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control: Cycling ’74 Max, the sound programming environment, now supports the motorized MIDI controller natively. At NAMM 2026, Melbourne Instruments added Logic Pro support to their motorized Roto-Control MIDI controller, following their earlier […]

Novation Launch Control 3
Audio & MIDI

Novation Launch Control 3: knobby MIDI controller is back with XL 3’s flexibility

March 3, 2026 Synth Anatomy 5

The new Novation Launch Control 3 MIDI controller gives you the flexibility of the XL 3 in a more compact format with fewer knobs and no faders. At Superbooth 2025, Novation released the Launch Control […]

Novation Launch Control XL 3 review
Hardware

Novation Launch Control XL 3 review: USB-MIDI controller for hybrid setups

March 2, 2026 Synth Anatomy 11

Review: Novation has transformed its popular Launch Control XL into an upgraded standalone USB MIDI controller for hybrid setups in version 3.  At Superbooth 2025, Novation unveiled the Launch Control XL 3, the successor to […]

Arturia Keystep 37 MK2 review
Hardware

Arturia Keystep 37 MK2 review: a no-brainer MIDI & CV controller and sequencer

February 26, 2026 Synth Anatomy 5

Arturia Keystep 37 MK2 and K32 MK2 are two powerful MIDI/CV controller sequencers: this review highlights the differences and why one is a no-brainer. In early November 2025, after 10 years on the market, Arturia […]

ESI Xsynth review
Hardware

ESI Xsynth review: super-slim all-in-one MIDI keyboard with polysynth

February 1, 2026 Synth Anatomy 4

ESI Xsynth review: this super-slim keyboard packs everything you actually need—a MIDI controller, polyAT keys,  an audio interface, and a polysynth. There was a time when companies offered MIDI keyboards with built-in synthesizers and audio […]

Oxi Instruments E16
Audio & MIDI

Oxi Instruments E16, a multi-scene performance MIDI controller: available now

January 27, 2026 Synth Anatomy 9

Oxi Instruments E16 is a new, sleek, multi-scene performance MIDI controller with state morphing and parameter recording. Good news: the OXI Instruments E16 MIDI controller is available now for $499/449€ from retailers. Available from my […]

Fender Motion 16 32
Audio & MIDI

Fender Motion 16 and 32: two new polyphonic aftertouch DAW MIDI controllers

January 16, 2026 Synth Anatomy 2

NAMM 2026: Fender has announced Motion 16 and 32, two new polyphonic aftertouch MIDI controllers compatible with Studio Pro and other DAWs. On Tuesday, the next version of the Studio One DAW was released. Not […]

GLT Audio PM-80
Audio & MIDI

GLT Audio PM-80, a MIDI controller for CS-80 Synthesizer plugins: “Poor Man’s CS-80”

December 29, 2025 Synth Anatomy 0

GLT Audio PM-80 is an upcoming boutique MIDI controller designed to bring hands-on control to CS-80 Synthesizer plugins.  The Yamaha CS-80 from 1977 is widely regarded as the holy grail of synthesizers. Owning one is […]

Soundforce SFC-Mini V4
Audio & MIDI

Soundforce SFC-Mini V4: new MIDI controller gives Minimoog plugins the feel of being real

December 17, 2025 Synth Anatomy 18

Soundforce SFC-Mini V4 is a new Boutique MIDI controller that gives your Minimoog plugins the programming experience of real ones. Every modern musician has one or more generic MIDI controllers at home. Even if they […]

Modern MIDI Timepod
Audio & MIDI

Modern MIDI Timepod, 16-knob MIDI controller with morphing snapshot system: ready for pre-order

December 4, 2025 Synth Anatomy 15

Modern MIDI Timepod is an upcoming MIDI controller with 16 endless rotary knobs and an innovative snapshot system.  Yesterday, Oxi Instruments unveiled the E16, a MIDI controller with snapshot morphing. Well, there is another one […]

Electra One Mini
Audio & MIDI

Electra One Mini, the feature-rich MIDI controller for hardware and software in compact

December 4, 2025 Synth Anatomy 1

Electra One Mini is the compact and more affordable version of the MKII MIDI controller, with the same platform features. The Electra One MkII is a fascinating hardware MIDI controller with a big screen that […]

Arturia Keystep mk2 review
Hardware

Arturia Keystep mk2 review: all-time favorite MIDI sequencer now on mutating, evolving paths

November 4, 2025 Synth Anatomy 17

Arturia Keystep mk2: the all-time favorite MIDI sequencer, completely redesigned with an enhanced arpeggiator and sequencer with mutations… When Arturia released the Keystep in 2016, it was a novel product that no one had made […]

Akai MPK Mini IV
Audio & MIDI

Akai MPK Mini IV, fourth generation of its best-selling MIDI keyboard controller

October 14, 2025 Synth Anatomy 0

The Akai MPK Mini IV is the 4th generation of its MIDI keyboard controller, featuring a redesigned look, real pitch & mod wheels, and more. Compact MIDI controllers are best-sellers. They fit in the studio […]

AtoVproject Faderpunk
Audio & MIDI

AtoVproject Faderpunk, a hackable MIDI & CV controller and modulation hub: the evolution of the 16n

September 29, 2025 Synth Anatomy 9

AtoVproject Faderpunk, the evolution of the 16n, is a hackable 16-channel MIDI & CV controller that can control and serve as your modulation hub.  Many modular synth users are familiar with the 16n, an open-source […]

M-VAVE SMK-37 Pro
Audio & MIDI

M-VAVE SMK-37 Pro, 100€ USB-MIDI controller with built-in DX-7 FM Synthesizer engine: review & sound demo

July 17, 2025 Synth Anatomy 24

M-VAVE SMK-37 Pro is a new 37-key USB-MIDI keyboard controller with a built-in DX-7 FM Synthesizer for around 100€.  In June, the Chinese company M-VAVE released the SMK-37 Pro, a MIDI keyboard controller featuring a […]

Producely Dialr
Audio & MIDI

Producely Dialr, new MIDI controller with AI-powered automatic plugin parameter mappings

June 11, 2025 Synth Anatomy 6

Producely Dialr is a new hardware MIDI controller that automatically maps plugin parameters to 12 knobs thanks to AI technology. For many musicians, working with plugins is a love-hate relationship. On the one hand, they […]

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