Reviews
Best 88 Key MIDI Controller (2026): 7 Tested Picks
The best 88-key MIDI controllers in 2026, ranked: M-Audio Keystation 88 MK3, Arturia KeyLab 88, Roland A-88 MKII…
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Jordan Ellis
Jordan Ellis is a music producer and home-studio builder based in Austin, Texas. He has spent over 12 years making music in home setups, from a cheap first audio interface to a fully treated project studio. He started Shlohmo to build the honest gear resource he wishes he'd had when he began, testing everything in real production before recommending it.
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Best MIDI Controllers for Logic Pro X (2026): 7 Tested Picks
The best MIDI controllers for Logic Pro in 2026, ranked: NI Komplete Kontrol A49, Arturia KeyLab, Launchkey MK4…
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Best MIDI Controllers for FL Studio (2026): 7 Tested Picks
The best MIDI controllers for FL Studio in 2026, ranked: Novation FLkey 37, Akai Fire, FLkey Mini and…
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Best MIDI Controller for Ableton (2026): 7 Tested Picks
The best MIDI controllers for Ableton Live in 2026, ranked: Novation Launchkey MK4, Launchpad X, Ableton Push 3…
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Best MIDI Controllers (2026): 9 Tested Picks
The best MIDI controllers in 2026, ranked: Akai MPK Mini MK4, Novation Launchkey MK4, Arturia MiniLab 3 and…
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Best Studio Monitors for Home Studio (2026): 7 Tested Picks
The best studio monitors for a home studio in 2026, ranked: JBL 305P MkII, Kali LP-6 V2, Adam…
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Best Audio Interface for Home Studio (2026): 9 Tested Picks
The best audio interfaces for home studio recording in 2026 — from the $49 Behringer UMC22 to the…
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Best Home Studio Setup for Beginners (2026): Complete Guide
The complete guide to a home studio setup for beginners in 2026. Essential gear, budget tiers from $300,…