Every year, it's a bit of a ritual: Arturia delivers a new V Collection. This eleventh edition continues the trend begun in recent years, going beyond the simple modeling of vintage instruments. What's in it for us?

When one of the world's most renowned software emulators of legendary synthesizers decides to offer its own interpretation of the Yamaha CS80, curiosity is bound to be piqued. Let's find out what sets XILS-lab's version apart from the competition.

2025 marks the release of a new version of the Keylab 88 mk3 master keyboard from Grenoble-based Arturia. The mk2, already appreciated by the majority of users, evolves with this new version, taking a new step forward with top-of-the-range design and functions.

After the wavetable-based Argon8 and the analog-modeling-based Cobalt8, Modal presents the Carbon8, featuring oscillators with modulable high-resolution algorithms. Let's see how it stands out...

At NAMM 2025, Roland unveiled the V-Stage range, which includes the V-Stage 88, a weighted stage keyboard, and the V-Stage 76, a semi-weighted "Waterfall." Stage-wise, Nord Stage's competitor aims for the top of the food chain, with prices ranging from 3490 to 3999 euros (3499 to 3999 dollars). Let's take a closer look.

Here's a pair of monitors full of promise, featuring technologies to eliminate phase problems and accelerate air movement, and a unique option for open or closed speakers — all designed by a family-run Berlin company!

The MG-300 from nUX is a digital multi-effects pedalboard for guitar. It was first released in July 2020, but it wasn't until February 2025 that the brand evolved it. Externally, the device remains almost identical, with only a few slight modifications to report. On the other hand, nUX has pulled out all the stops in terms of updating its software.

Polyend is unstoppable. In the midst of sequencers, grooveboxes and even effects, the Polish company offers us an astonishing little three-part multitimbral synthesizer. Let's find out what it's all about.

Added to Harley Benton's Pro series last June, the ST-Modern Plus is a Super Strat electric guitar. It boasts top-of-the-range features for a fairly contained price. Let's see if this new Super Strat lives up to its promise.

We've tested every new generation of the Scarlett 18i20 since 2014. So there was no question of missing the launch of the "4th Gen" of Focusrite's flagship interface.