Akai presents the MPX16, an advanced sample player with onboard sound recording. The portable MPX16 plays and records .WAV samples using SD cards for powerful, reliable performance in live and studio situations. Like the popular MPX8, samples are triggered internally from the highly responsive MPC-style pads or an external MIDI device via USB-MIDI and 3.5mm (1/4-inch) MIDI inputs. 

M-Audio presents the new Oxygen controller series at the MusikMesse this year. Created for musicians and producers, they introduce a host of controls, an intuitive layout, and a cuttingedge software suite for making music. Available in 25-, 49- or 61-key models, the Oxygen series combines a velocity-sensitive keybed with a series of 8 trigger pads. Used for launching audio clips, triggering percussion sounds and more, the pads also provide velocity-sensitive response and illuminated feedback. Control capabilities expand with 8 assignable knobs – perfect for adjusting plugin parameters and mixing tasks. 

Lemur, the professional iOS controller app that doesn’t cut any corners, has evolved. Now easier to use than ever, more customisable and with more out-of-the-box functionality. Any software or hardware that receives MIDI or OSC can be controlled by Lemur. Control DJ software, live electronic music performance software, studio production software (DAWs), VJ software, visual synthesis software, stage lighting and more. Lemur 5.0 introduces major new features, including Canvas and Sequencer objects. The update is available now on iTunes, free for existing users and new low price for new users.

Next to the MKII version of the Akai APC40 controller, Akai are introducing two more new Ableton Live controllers with the APC Key 25 and APC mini. All three APC models will be presented at this weeks MusikMesse (2014).

Nektar announce the release of the Impact LX25 and Impact LX61 budget USB MIDI controller keyboards, featuring the unique and musician friendly direct integration with most DAWs, Nektar Keyboards are famous for.

After Cubase, Reason and Bitwig (coming 26th of March), Nektar, the manufacturer of DAW integration controller keyboards, have now announced the immediate release of a powerful integration of Apple Logic X with the advanced workflow of the Panorama range of products including Panorama P1, Panorama P4 and Panorama P6.

Wit the Novation Launchpad S Control Pack you get everything you need to make and perform electronic music with Ableton Live in one package. This pack contains the Launchpad S, Launch Control, two custom made protective sleeves, Ableton Live Lite 9, and a large pack of inspiring Loopmasters samples.