Music making can be frustrating when your creativity is hampered by technology. Novation's MIDI controllers, such as Launchkey and Launchpad, along with MIDI keys and synthesizers, simplify software control and don't require tedious setup. With intuitive layouts and ready-made mappings, you can focus directly on the music, whether you're creating at home, in the studio, or during a DJ set.

Cables are an inseparable part of music equipment. They connect instruments, amplifiers, effects, monitors, and recording devices, and they gradually accumulate in every setup. Without a basic system, cabling quickly becomes cluttered, which complicates connection and routine handling of technology. Cable chaos is not just an aesthetic problem. It increases the risk of connector damage and tripping, worsens orientation in the wiring, and can cause technical complications during live performance or recording, such as signal drops or unwanted noise.

The Grammy Awards 2026 presented its 68th edition, which highlighted the best of the music scene over the past year and also brought new voting rules. Pop megastars, rap innovators, young talent and rock legends took to the stage, with familiar names such as Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, YUNGBLUD and Bad Bunny, as well as music legends The Cure and Nine Inch Nails, competing for awards.