Seeking to improve your studio setup, however not able to drop £100s on model new gear? We’re operating a free prize draw that simply would possibly assist you to out.
We’re giving one winner a complete of six items of good studio gear, together with some which have earned stellar scores in our evaluations, to assist flesh out your studio and make your manufacturing workflow tremendous clean.
The bundle consists of an audio interface for monitoring devices and connecting to vital audio gear, two condenser mics, a bass synthesiser, a MIDI controller keyboard and a pair of headphones to finish the rig.
The giveaway will see one fortunate winner get the entire gear beneath:
- Common Audio Volt 876
- AKG C114 and C151
- Donner B-1 Synth
- Novation Launchkey 25
- AIAIAI TMA-2 Headphones
The Common Audio Volt 876 not too long ago obtained an 8/10 in our assessment, the place we stated, “the Volt 876 is a wonderful centrepiece to your recording setup. With ample bodily channels for small to medium-sized studios, it may well add extra through its twin optical channels, sync through phrase clock and join your MIDI gear.”
AKG’s C114 mic was awarded our 10/10 excellence award earlier this 12 months. It varieties a part of a shiny, new C-Collection from AKG consisting of three microphones, together with the C151 small-diaphragm condenser design, which we’re additionally throwing in. We famous the C114 provides “articulate sound with loads of presence”. You’ll be able to’t go flawed.
Marking a primary for Donner, the B-1 is a 303-style bassline synth with a sequencer, and was the primary ever analogue synth to affix its lineup. It contains a single oscillator, and you’ll select from two waveforms (sawtooth or sq.), and it’s also possible to introduce pitch modification, like the unique Roland TB-303.
For controlling your digital devices and MIDI gear is the Launchkey 25. This controller is designed for Ableton Stay, however also can totally combine with Logic and Cause. It has 25 velocity-sensitive keys, as its title suggests, and 16 velocity-sensitive pads for expressive performances. Its five-pin MIDI output is suitable with any MIDI machine.
And, lastly, to take heed to the entire candy tunes you’re about to make, you’ll want a pair of headphones. We’re bundling in a trusty pair of AIAIAI TMA-2s, a model of headphones utilized by the likes of MF DOOM and Kaytranada.
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Please observe that this free prize draw is open to UK residents solely, aged 18 and over. Entry opens on 26 June 2026 and closes at 23:59 on 3 July 2026. One winner will likely be drawn at random from all entries and notified by e mail inside 5 days, so regulate your inbox. Learn our full phrases and situations at NMEnetworks.com.
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