Welcome to our coverage of the 2026 NAMM show. As of day one, they’ve already announced plenty of interesting DJ tech, and we’re rounding everything up here with the info you need. Keep checking back as we’ll be updating throughout the show with new announcements, and do let us know your thoughts below. NAMM: New…
Akai Professional Releases MPC XL – Standalone Flagship with Gen 2 Processor
Akai Professional has announced the release of the MPC XL, a new flagship standalone music production center running on the MPC3 operating system. This release introduces a significant hardware update to the MPC line, featuring a new Gen 2 processor, expanded memory, and 3D-sensing pad technology. The MPC XL is built around a Gen 2…
RANE Releases SYSTEM ONE – Motorized Standalone DJ System with Engine DJ
RANE has announced the release of the SYSTEM ONE, a standalone DJ system featuring motorized platters and the Engine DJ operating system. This is the first RANE hardware product to utilize the embedded Engine DJ platform, allowing for laptop-free performance with the tactile feel of traditional vinyl. The unit is built around two 7.2-inch high-torque…
Toontrack Releases Ambient Vibes EZkeys MIDI Pack – Expansion for Cinematic and Pop Production
Toontrack has announced the release of the Ambient Vibes EZkeys MIDI pack, a new expansion for EZkeys designed for piano-centric acoustic pop ballads, neo-classical compositions, and film scores. This release marks the 118th title in Toontrack’s collection of MIDI packs for the EZkeys virtual instrument line. This pack focuses on the use of space and…
Waves Audio Curves Resolve is now FREE for 48 hours only
Waves Audio has finally released Curves Resolve, a new mixing plugin that’s available for free for the next 48 hours only. I say finally because James covered this release twice before: first when Waves teased an upcoming freebie, and again when details about Curves Resolve leaked online. This time, the plugin is officially available to…
ASM Releases Leviasynth – 16-Voice Hybrid Algorithmic Synthesizer
Ashun Sound Machines (ASM) has announced the release of the Leviasynth, a new flagship hybrid synthesizer debuting at NAMM 2026. Available in both 61-key and desktop module formats, the Leviasynth features a 16-voice architecture with an 8-oscillator engine that combines digital algorithmic synthesis with a dedicated analog filter signal path. Hybrid Algorithmic Engine The core…
JUCE launches a FREE audio plugin development course for beginners
JUCE is the industry-standard framework for audio plugin development, used by some of the biggest and best names in the industry. And now, they have launched a free audio plugin development course for beginners. If you have a look at the JUCE website, you’ll find a long list of companies using JUCE, including Arturia, Avid,…
Manifest Audio Unleash Free Synth: Tactum
Manifest Audio have just released Tactum, a new Max for Live monosynth that builds its identity around controlled randomness. It’s free, experimental, and manages to offer something genuinely different without slipping into gimmickry. At a glance, Tactum is a dual-oscillator monosynth with a third oscillator dedicated to click-style transients. Oscillator types span everything from FM and…