Last year Novation updated its portable Launchkey Mini MIDI controller. The new Ableton specific features and powerful arpeggiator quickly made it one of, if not my favorite, portable MIDI controller.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The latest addition to the family essentially bridges the gap between the budget-minded Launchkey and the higher-end SL series, which starts ...

Writing your own music is no easy feat. It’s one thing if you’re a career musician—it’s quite another if you’re just a long-time music lover who wants to take a first shot at creating your own stuff.