8.5
More band stand than bland stand
Need ergonomic access to your gear as well as a stylish way to protect it? An equipment stand like Fonik Audio's triple Volca stand might work.
We got just a few days of hands-on time with one of the few Allen & Heath Xone:96 production samples, and we get to tell you all about it.
Cutting the cord is much trickier when it comes to audio, thanks to debilitating latency, but the Natus One hopes to change that.
7.5
Budget box of buttons
The third version of NI's budget entry in the groovebox lineup, the Maschine Mikro MK3 brings with it a new look, and a smart strip for you to caress.
Another custom MIDI controller? Maybe. But the Tinami MD-1 Kickstarter project has retro styling, and plenty of control surface options.
8.9
Treat yo' ears.
Protecting your ears is important, but not everyone can afford moulded earplugs. Can the EarLabs dBud Earplugs provide protection?