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GEAR GUIDE

ABLETON LIVE CONTROLLERS

Ableton Push From $999

Review: FM397 | Push finally lives up to Ableton’s vision of controller-as-instrument, and standalone mode is a great new way to use Live.

Akai APC64 £339

Review: FM402 The APC64 is a fabulous evolution of the classic APC form, and the standalone functions will bring it into all kinds of new situations.

Novation Launch Control XL £150

Review: FM285 Slightly long in the tooth and less slick than the current gen ‘launch’ range, nonetheless this is still the best mixer-focused device dedicated to Live.

Novation Launchpad X £180

Review: FM356 Neat, compact and more flexible than ever before, the Launchpad remains a must-try tool for Ableton Live users.

Novation Launchkey Mini £100

Review: FM349 The Novation Launchkey Mini Mk3 is a small but perfectly formed MIDI controller that works great with or without Ableton Live.

HARDWARE GROOVEBOXES

Roland SH-4d £549

FM394 |

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