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      After selling for $55M, a 24-hour YouTube music stream is first on the agenda for deadmau5’s mau5trap labelA new 24/7 live music stream has been launched by the mau5trap label, playing a constant mix of electronic music via the official deadmau5 YouTube channel.
      The stream is aptly named as ‘Airplane Mode’, and provides background music for relaxing or working. All music has been selected by the mau5trap team – deadmau5’ own independent music label – with 100 tracks having been curated, which are also available in a Spotify playlist for streaming.

      READ MORE: Is Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming actually coming? Leaked code says yes

      Airplane Mode is described by mau5trap as a “sonic journey through the sounds of progressive house, melodic techno, and electronic music for deep focus”. A description beneath the video reads, “Whether you’re tuning in to tune out, or looking for the perfect background music to elevate your space, this 24/7 radio stream is your passport to deep vibes and low-altitude cruising. No turbulence, just pure vibes.”
      You can check it out below:

      Deadmau5 sold his catalogue to Create Music Group for $55 million back in March, marking the start of a new working partnership. The deal also included the rights to the mau5trap Records catalogue, which is home to over 4,000 songs.
      It was revealed that the partnership would focus on the expansion of the mau5trap legacy, with plans put in motion for CMG and deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) to work together on remastering and re-releasing key deadmau5 records, as well as launching new content across a range of platforms – hence the introduction of Airplane Mode.
      In a more recent interview with Billboard Canada, Zimmerman reflected on the sale and affirmed that nothing would be changing in regards to how he works and puts out music: “I mean, I’m sure they’ll make all their money back and more, but for me it was just time to reel everything back in, throw some money back into production for the next couple of years, and then start over. So, nothing changes. I’m still writing new music and doing everything I do,” he said.
      Find out more about mau5trap, or check out where you can catch deadmau5 live.
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      A 24/7 live music stream has been launched by the mau5trap label, playing a constant mix of electronic music via the deadmau5 YouTube channel. 

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        Splash Sound releases FREE Kalimba VST Plugin and Kontakt Library
        Splash Sound has released Kalimba, a free virtual instrument for macOS and Windows. It’s the second addition to Splash Sound’s Play Collection of freeware, lightweight instruments for hassle-free music production. We featured the first instrument in the series, the Djembe, back in 2024. We liked the simple interface and surprisingly authentic sound (considering the lightweight [...]
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        Splash Sound has released Kalimba, a free virtual instrument for macOS and Windows. It’s the second addition to Splash Sound’s Play Collection of freeware, lightweight instruments for hassle-free music production. We featured the first instrument in the series, the Djembe, back in 2024. We liked the simple interface and surprisingly authentic sound (considering the lightweight

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          OpenAI pulls promotional materials around Jony Ive dealOpenAI appears to have pulled a much-discussed video promoting the friendship between CEO Sam Altman and legendary Apple designer Jony Ive (plus, incidentally, OpenAI’s $6.5 billion deal to acquire Ive and Altman’s device startup io) from its website and YouTube page.

          OpenAI appears to have pulled a much-discussed video promoting the friendship between CEO Sam Altman and legendary Apple designer Jony Ive (plus, incidentally, OpenAI’s $6.5 billion deal to acquire Ive and Altman’s device startup io) from its website and YouTube page.

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            Pr.Germux Speaker DiarizationSpeaker Diarization Automatically split mixed-speaker audio into separate tracks, right inside your DAW Transform any mono or stereo recording into isolated speaker stems—ideal for podcasts, interviews, post-production, and research. With a single plug-in instance, Speaker Diarization uses a lightweight ONNX model to detect speaker boundaries and export per-voice files, saving you hours of manual editing. Key Features Real-Time Speaker Segmentation. Runs entirely in your DAW — no round-trip to external apps. Choose number of speakers from 1 to 10 and browse a WAV recording file, wait a little bit, and your speakers will be automatically splitted and exported: Lightweight ONNX Core. Ships with a statically-linked ONNX Runtime, so there's nothing extra to install—just drop the .vst3 into your plugin folder: Cross-Platform Compatibility. VST3 on Windows (x64 & x86), macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon). Fully tested in Adobe Audition, REAPER, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Cubase, Audacity, and more. Zero Dependencies, Zero Crashes. Built with static linking to guarantee rock-solid performance and eliminate "missing DLL" nightmares. How It Works 1) Install (copy) your Speaker Diarizer folder to the system VST3 folder: Windows (64-bit): C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\ macOS: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/ Or if you specifically pinpoint you DAW application to the plug-in root folder. 2) Open the Speaker Diarization plug-in in your DAW program. 3) Browse your recording in WAV format and choose number of speakers inside the recording. 4) Adjust sensitivity, minimum segment length, or expected speaker count. 5) Export automatically speaker's in root folder. System Requirements Windows 10 or later (64-bit or 32-bit). macOS 10.15+ (Intel or Apple Silicon). DAW supporting VST3 (Audition only supports effects, not instruments). CPU: SSE4.1+ (most CPUs since 2010). ~30 MB disk space for plug-in + model files. What's Included SpeakerDiarization.vst3 (x86, x64, arm64). ONNX model (.onnx) pre-optimized for real-time. Lifetime license with free minor updates. Licensing & Support Perpetual License: purchase once, use forever. Email support via your Gumroad order page Take your podcast, interview, and post-production workflow to the next level. Buy Speaker Diarization now and stop manually chopping audio — let AI do the hard work. All sales are final, and no refunds will be issued for this product due to its digital nature. If you encounter any issues or need assistance, feel free to contact me at: pr.germux@gmail.com. I'll be happy to help resolve any questions or concerns. Read More

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              Traders watch XRP, ETH, SOL and HYPE now that Bitcoin trades below $100KBitcoin’s drop below the $100,000 support pulled ETH, XRP, SOL, and HYPE lower, but a relief rally may be around the corner.

              ETH, XRP, SOL, and HYPE followed Bitcoin lower, but oversold levels on the charts suggest a bounce could be brewing.

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                Has a Nuke Gone Off? IndicatorLook out of a window, ask yourself the question, “Has a nuke gone off?”. Maybe, maybe not, and all of us here at Hackaday need to know the answer to these important questions! Introducing the hasanukegoneoff.com Indicator from [bigcrimping] to answer our cries.
                An ESP32 running a MicroPython script handles the critical checks from hasanukegoneoff.com for any notification of nuclear mayhem. This will either power the INS-1 neon bulb, indicating “no” or “yes” in the unfortunate case of a blast. Of course, there is also the button required for testing the notification lights; no chance of failure can be left. All of this is fitted onto a custom dual-sided PCB and placed inside a custom 3D-printed enclosure.
                Hasanukegoneoff.com’s detection system, covered before here, relies on an HSN-1000L Nuclear Event Detector to check for neutrons coming from the blast zone. [bigcrimping] also provides the project plans for your own blast detector to answer the critical question of “has a nuke gone off” from anywhere other than the website’s Chippenham, England location.
                This entire project is open sourced, so keep sure to check out [bigcrimping]’s GitHub for both portions of this project on the detector and receiver. While this project provides some needed dark humor, nukes are still scary and especially so when disarming them with nothing but a hacksaw and testing equipment.
                Thanks to [Daniel Gooch] for the tip.

                Look out of a window, ask yourself the question, “Has a nuke gone off?”. Maybe, maybe not, and all of us here at Hackaday need to know the answer to these important questions! Introducing the hasan…

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                  Sound Radix update Auto-Align Post 2 Sound Radix have just announced the launch of a free update that brings a range of fixes and performance upgrades to the post-production version of their renowned time- and phase-alignment plug-in. 

                  Sound Radix have just announced the launch of a free update that brings a range of fixes and performance upgrades to the post-production version of their renowned time- and phase-alignment plug-in. 

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                    Cathie Wood's ARK dumps $146M in Circle amid share surgeDespite the massive sale, ARK remains the eighth largest Circle holder.

                    https://cointelegraph.com/news/cathie-wood-ark-dump-146-million-circle-shares-crlc-rise-240?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
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                      European leaders worry they’re too reliant on U.S. techEuropean governments may be reconsidering their use of American technology and services, according to a new report in The New York Times.

                      European governments may be reconsidering their use of American technology and services, according to a new report in The New York Times.

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                        NatLife Sounds ACID V1 for Xfer Serum 2Start your acid journey with ACID Basslines V1 — the first release in NatLife's new series. This soundbank delivers 50 handcrafted acid bass presets for Xfer Serum 2. Each preset includes a built-in, tempo-synced MIDI-style sequence. Use these sounds to create powerful Acid lines in seconds. The presets respond instantly and follow your DAW's tempo with precision. What's inside: 50 fully produced acid bass presets for Serum 2. One custom MIDI-style sequence embedded in each preset. Seamless sync with your project's tempo. Perfect for Acid, Trance, Acid Techno, Psytrance, and beyond. Drop them into your project and start building acid tracks instantly. ACID Basslines V1 is just the beginning of this evolving series. More volumes are on the way. Macro controls enabled for quick adjustment of filter cutoff and key modulation parameters, allowing easy sound shaping on the fly. https://youtu.be/5bljbl7hfDY?si=uzZD-DtXXFfiyfWt Read More

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                          Converting an E-Paper Photo Frame into Weather MapHere’s a great hack sent in to us from [Simon]. He uses an e-paper photo frame as a weather map!
                          By now you are probably aware of e-paper technology, which is very low power tech for displaying images. E-paper only uses energy when it changes its display, it doesn’t draw power to maintain a picture it has already rendered. The particular e-paper used in this example is fairly large (as e-paper goes) and supports color (not just black and white) which is why it’s expensive. For about US$100 you can get a 5.7″ 7-color EPD display with 600 x 448 pixels.

                          Beyond the Inky Frame 5.7″ hardware this particular hack is mostly a software job. The first program, written in python, collects weather data from the UK Met Office. Once that image data is available a BASH script is run to process the image files with imagemagick. Finally a Micro Python script runs on the Pico to download the correct file based on the setting of the real-time clock, and update the e-paper display with the weather map.
                          Thanks to [Simon] for sending this one in via the tipsline. If you have your own tips, please do let us know! If you’re interested in e-paper tech we have certainly covered that here in the past, check out E-Paper Anniversary Counter Is A Charming Gift With Minimal Power Draw and A Neat E-Paper Digit Clock (or Four).
                          The video below the break is a notice from the UK Met Office regarding their data services.

                          Here’s a great hack sent in to us from [Simon]. He uses an e-paper photo frame as a weather map! By now you are probably aware of e-paper technology, which is very low power tech for displayi…

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                            MusicTech’s favourite studio gear of 2025 — so farYou probably know you don’t need high-end gear to make music. But let’s be real — some hardware can light up your creativity in a way software sometimes can’t. It might be a mind-bending synth, a slick new controller or a reimagined classic. And, rest assured, 2025 has already seen a ton of new, exciting products that are sure to get you inspired.
                            Maybe you’re on the lookout for a piece of kit to make your studio a little more interesting this year; a new MIDI keyboard, a powerful outboard compressor or even just a unique synth. MusicTech’s reviewers have spent the year so far getting hands-on with the freshest hardware out there — here’s the gear that’s made a lasting impression, and that we think you should check out.
                            READ MORE: MusicTech’s favourite plugins of 2025 — so far
                            I’ve never heard anything quite like the Beetlecrab Tempera
                            Image: Simon Vinall for MusicTech
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                            I was blown away by the Beetlecrab Tempera. The instrument is, at heart, a granular sampler, but one that’s uniquely performable, thanks to an 8×8 grid of touch-sensitive cells. Each cell represents a portion of a sample and lights in one of four colours when touched, and each colour represents an independent granular engine that extracts its grains from the cells lit in its colour. Playing Tempera is an astonishing experience. As with any sample-based instrument, the results are derived from whatever sounds are loaded, but the scope for creating variations and sonic flourishes by interacting with the cells is something entirely new. I’ve lost hours to Tempera, exploring unexpected timbral avenues whilst revelling in its innovative quirkiness. I’ve never seen — or heard — anything quite like it!

                            Read more: What is granular synthesis, and how do I use it?

                            Tempera opens entirely new windows into creative sound design, turning simple audio samples into expressive and deeply interactive sonic elements with which to craft instruments, jam beats, and explore otherworldly soundscapes.
                            When I reviewed the Tempera, there was one key takeaway: “Put simply, Tempera could be the best tool ever created for producers of soundtracks and ambient music.”
                            — Adam Crute
                            Warm Audio WA76-A and WA76-D are simply sublime
                            WA76-A. Image: Press
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                            Warm Audio never fails to impress with its affordable recreations of classic gear, and the company delivered a double whammy with the WA76-A and WA76-D. Based on two revered versions of the UREI 1176, the new models are available both as traditional mono units or, in the case of the A2 and D2, dual channel/stereo. The 76-A models replicate the sound of original late 1960s units, while the 76-Ds mimic the smoother and less noisy characteristics of a mid-70s revision.
                            In my review of the WA76, I noted: “Warm Audio’s superb build quality and value for money is a given these days, so the additional flexibility of switchable impedance, high-pass filter and the Wet/Dry control makes either version a must-hear audition choice if you’re in the market for a classic 1176-style compressor.”
                            It’s ironic that back in the days of 24-track analogue recording, all the engineers were obsessed with noise reduction, hence revision D. But now in the clean digital age, it’s often good to inject a little noise and saturation for an analogue vibe. That’s why the ‘Blue Stripe’ WA76-A gets my vote!
                            — John Pickford
                            Soma Labs Lyra-4
                            Image: Terrence O’Brien
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                            I am a sucker for a good drone. I unabashedly love Lou Reed’s Metal Machine Music, and am a huge fan of ambient artists like GAS and drone metal act Sunn O))). The Soma Labs Lyra-4 is an instrument designed with drones in mind. Like I said in my review of the Lyra-4, it isn’t going to be for everyone, and you won’t reach for it all the time. But when you want a truly electric drone that sounds like it’s about to escape the speakers and do your listener physical harm, there are few instruments better suited to the task.
                            The Lyra-4 interface is also visceral and physical in a way that other instruments aren’t. There’s no keyboard — instead, you physically complete electrical circuits with your body (or something else conductive).
                            It’s easy to dismiss the Lyra-4 as just a cut-down version of the Lyra-8, an incredible but expensive instrument. But by sticking to the essentials, the Lyra-4 keeps the price reasonable. And affordability is important when you’re talking about something this niche.
                            — Terrence O’Brien
                            Roland V-Stage 88 — the last keyboard you’ll ever need?
                            Side of the V-Stage 88. Image: Press
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                            There are surprisingly few high-end stage keyboards that really get to the heart of what a live player needs when they’re performing. Endless menu diving is definitely out, but real-time controls, sensibly arranged, are most definitely in. The V-Stage 88 is a hefty beast for sure, and not inexpensive, but it’s a class leader for real players.
                            With four separate sound engines — piano, EP, tone wheel and ZenCore synth all from Roland’s first-rate libraries, its top panel controls provide exactly what you need to tweak and play amazing keyboard instruments on stage, while round the back it has a wealth of ins and outs both for live and studio work. Its only serious competition is Nord’s Stage 4, which costs more and arguably isn’t as easy to use in a live scenario.
                            Serious players will tell you that a keyboard that feels fantastic to play will make them play better and want to play more. That’s a rare thing, and the V-Stage definitely has it. As I said when I reviewed it: “If your business is music, the V-Stage just might be the last performance keyboard you ever need.”
                            — Hollin Jones
                            Arturia KeyLab 88 MK3 is a mammoth controller
                            Arturia KeyLab 88 MK3. Image: Arturia
                            Arturia’s KeyLab 88 mk3 bestows MIDI control with all the tactile joy and playability I could ever want as an instrumentalist; with generous amounts of DAW control, a full-colour screen and a gorgeous keyboard design, it’s the king of MIDI controllers in 2025. I put in my review that “it’s such a pleasure to play that it will let you max out the potential of your plugins, even more than you think,” — and I truly meant that.
                            This mammoth MIDI controller is the crowning glory for any remotely computer-leaning studio setup. With a gorgeous, fully weighted Fatar TP/110 hammer-action keybed, a host of handy DAW control features (with custom mapping for different DAWS), a selection of tactile controls such as pads, faders and rotary encoders, and numerous performance features such as Scale Mode, Chord Play and an onboard arpeggiator, it sets new standards for software control. And did I mention the wooden sides?
                            — Vincent Joseph
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                            Explore the best music hardware of 2025 so far. From synths and samplers to MIDI controllers and compressors, these top picks are shaping modern music production.

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                              Arturia KeyLab 88 MK3 Review: A heavyweight MIDI Controller that nails the detailsArturia’s Lab range covers every size and configuration you’ll likely need in a MIDI controller. From the backpack-friendly MicroLab through the MiniLab and to the full-size keys of KeyLab 88, it’s an industry leader for good reason.
                              Now comes the most substantial offering in the range to date: the KeyLab 88 MK3, an all-in-one control solution with a quality keybed designed to live in front of your DAW. Arturia promises it will “enhance every aspect of your music-making process, from integrating effortlessly with your DAW to supporting musical ideation.” The controller shares much with the KeyLab Essential 88 MK3, but — as the €600 increase in price might imply — it pulls out all the stops when it comes to flagship functionality.
                              READ MORE: Best MIDI controllers to buy in 2025: 12 best Ableton Live controllers to buy
                              The most conspicuous differences between the Essential 88 MK3 and the 88 MK3 lie in the physical. The former weighs around eight kilograms, while the latter weighs almost double, a whopping 15 kilograms. Yes, you may need a friend to help you unbox this one — it’s simply massive. Whatever its application, the KeyLab 88 MK3 can operate without the need for extra surfaces— an often overlooked aspect when it comes to using instruments and computers together.
                              Arturia KeyLab 88 MK3. Image: Arturia
                              The build quality is gorgeous: a sturdy enclosure with wooden sides and firmly mounted controls. Arturia also offers a set of wooden legs for the 88 MK3, sold separately, which together complete a rather gorgeous aesthetic.
                              Incredibly, the whole thing is bus-powered over USB-C, which feels completely improbable but is a welcome surprise. Another welcome aspect of the KeyLab 88 MK3’s connectivity is the presence of a DIN MIDI input and output, meaning DAW-less use with all manner of gear, old and ne,w is very much on the table, helped along by the inclusion of an alternate 12V DC power input. Beyond the expected sustain pedal input, there’s capacity for a variable expression pedal and not one but two Aux pedal inputs, which can be assigned to any MIDI CC number or tasks such as program changes and note commands. We’re unlikely to find anyone needing more foot-based control than that.
                              Much of the KeyLab 88 MK3’s weight is due to its fully-weighted Fatar TP/110 hammer-action keybed, whose quality I cannot fault. Weighty, responsive and impeccably expressive; whether for simple melodies and gestures or complex passages by virtuosic keys players, it does not disappoint. Keyboard quality was clearly a design priority here and has paid off magnificently, easily measuring up to that of any other electric keyboard on the market. It even has aftertouch, adding a whole other dimension of playability. The aftertouch, importantly, doesn’t conflict with the more ‘conventionally’ playable aspects of the keyboard yet is still incredibly responsive, which is crucial since of course the 88 MK3 is intended to serve legions of instruments— synths, organs, sampler instruments, you name it— not just hammer-action instruments like acoustic or electric piano.
                              Arturia KeyLab 88 MK3. Image: Arturia
                              Moving to the controls, not dissimilar to Arturia’s AstroLab, they centre around a colour screen and rotary encoder, though this time these are thankfully adjacent to one another and not combined. KeyLab 88 MK3 has 12 velocity and pressure-sensitive pads — these are not only impeccably built and solid to the touch, they are also exceptionally responsive to pressure and velocity, with the onboard screen providing live value readouts to boot.
                              A few other performance-friendly features are also available via dedicated buttons on the left of the panel, such as a multi-mode arpeggiator, chord mode, scale mode and hold, each of which also calls up handy colour graphics on screen for customisation.
                              It’s refreshingly simple to get things up and running…The fewer keyboard and mouse involved, the better, and in this respect, the KeyLab 88 MK3 really succeeds in streamlining these things.
                              The other side of the panel houses nine faders and nine 360º potentiometers. Once again, these demonstrate impressive build quality, being firm to the touch and with pleasant resistance during travel. Tremendously useful is the fact that all of these are capacitive, meaning that just resting a finger on any knob or fader will lead the screen to display its value and parameter. It’s a great function at best, but it is flawed. Alternately touching every control and checking the screen to find one function (which may or may not be mapped) becomes tedious after a while, and this only becomes more pronounced when it comes to DAW control. Given the premium status— and price— of the KeyLab 88 MK3, I cannot help but long for mini displays next to each one, as capably demonstrated by units like the MidiPlus UP DAW controller, which would do away with all of that tedium.
                              Arturia KeyLab 88 MK3. Image: Arturia
                              Beyond its physical attributes, the true test of a USB MIDI controller is in its software integration. Upon startup, the KeyLab 88 MK3 presents options for DAW mode, Arturia mode (specifically for integration with Analog Lab and Arturia software instruments) and User mode (for custom presets).
                              It ships with a generous raft of software, including Arturia’s Analog Lab Pro, a handful of Arturia’s V Collection instruments, Ableton Live Lite, Loopcloud and more, but more notable are the downloadable scripts for mapping the KeyLab 88 MK3 onto the workflow of your DAW. Current scripts offer deep integration with FL Studio, Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, Logic Pro and Cubase, but Pro Tools’ absence from this list will likely come as a disappointment to many. Other DAWs can still be controlled thanks to the KeyLab 88 MK3’s compatibility with MCU/HUI control, and hopefully, more custom DAW scripts will come to be incorporated.
                              I test out the KeyLab 88 MK3 with Logic Pro, and once the appropriate script is downloaded, it’s refreshingly simple to get things up and running. With just a couple of boxes to check, in no time I’m getting into the rhythm of using things like transport buttons to interface with the DAW seamlessly and enjoyably, as well as Solo, Mute, Loop and Record. The fewer keyboard and mouse involved, the better, and in this respect, the KeyLab 88 MK3 really succeeds in streamlining these things.
                              Arturia KeyLab 88 MK3. Image: Arturia
                              The faders and potentiometers can adjust track levels and panning, and their build quality certainly adds to the tactile experience. The central encoder is used to swiftly scroll between tracks, while arrows above the transport buttons increment the playhead forwards and backwards through the session. I’m a puzzled as to why these controls are not configured the other way around, since it would seem that using the encoder as a jog wheel and pressing buttons to switch back and forth between tracks would be more natural.
                              Other curiosities also persist. For instance, Fader 9 always controls the level of the selected track, yet it is never clear which tracks the other eight would control, with no such label displayed on screen in the way it is for parameters on a virtual instrument. Disappointingly, at times it simply feels easier to reach for the mouse.
                              The KeyLab 88 MK3 is, of course, ready and waiting to interface with Arturia’s own software instruments, and it generally does this well. All you need to do is select a track in your DAW that has an Arturia plugin active, and the screen will come to life to display the instrument concerned, much like the AstroLab does. You can then scroll through instrument presets from the panel of the keyboard itself, almost as if playing a standalone instrument (another welcome AstroLab-style inclusion), as well as use the faders and potentiometers to adjust controls. I discovered, though, that not all Arturia software instruments, for instance, the MiniFreak V, seem to be recognised by the KeyLab 88 MK3 in this way. A firmware teething issue? Perhaps, but it is one of a handful of ways in which the KeyLab 88 MK3 leaves a little to be desired in the DAW department.
                              Despite one or two growing pains, the KeyLab 88 MK3 still manages to do what it sets out to do, which is bring a gorgeous keyboard-playing experience to any computer-based setup and tie together all manner of workflows in one elegant package. It not only facilitates generous amounts of control over your session, but it is such a pleasure to play that it will let you max out the potential of your plugins, even more than you think.

                              Arturia KeyLab 88 MK3. Image: Arturia
                              Key features
                              88-note, fully-weighted Fatar TP/110 keybed with aftertouch
                              USB-C MIDI and bus power (alternate 12v DC powering with optional power adapter)
                              Pitch bend and modulation wheels
                              Sustain, Expression and two Aux pedal ports
                              MIDI in/out sockets
                              9 faders
                              9 360º potentiometers
                              12 drum/sample pads
                              DAW transport controls
                              3.5-inch colour screen with multipurpose buttons
                              Advanced integration with FL Studio, Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Cubase, Bitwig Studio
                              Software bundle included
                              Comes with laptop plate, music holder, USB-C to USB-A cable
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                              Arturia’s KeyLab 88 MK3 MIDI controller is the company’s most ambitious KeyLab ever. But has that ambition paid off?

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                                Music Business News Last Week: NIVA ’25, Fatigue, Fraud, MoreTune in for top music business news last week ranging from a NIVA preview, entertainment's Mad Max era, to young men caring less about music, and more...
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                                Catch up on the latest music business news last week, including a NIVA preview and trends in the music industry.

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                                  Independent Musician News: House shows, Managers, Fans, MoreThis week, our tips and advice and D.I.Y. and independent musician news last week covered playing house concerts, how to make it in uncertain times, becoming an artist manager, building a smart release strategy, and more...
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