The Trails builds on the success of the Gliss, expanding on the idea of recordable touch control and presenting users with a fully polyphonic system that offers a fresh new take on music creation. 

Arturia has unveiled the KeyStep 37 mk2, the next-generation of its versatile 37-key controller and sequencer.

Expanding on the first-edition KeyStep 37, the mk2 version brings a number of upgrades, including a clearer OLED display, expanded connectivity, a more powerful 64-step sequencer – with eight-voice polyphony – and a 16-mode arpeggiator and an overall refreshed design.

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The KeyStep 37 mk2 also brings new generative tools like Mutate, Spice and a Phrase Arpeggiator, all of which transform sequences or arpeggios instantly without stopping the music. There’s also Scale and Chord Modes to assist with musical idea generation like harmonies or melodies.

The unit also boasts new physical controls, with five more keys, two additional buttons and four knobs to control sub-menus. The addition of new tactile controls, Arturia says, “drastically enhances the overall playability of the instrument while keeping the same amount of functionality”.

Users also get new visual feedback, with a strip of LEDs over the keybed which indicate the notes being played on the keyboard at a given time. Of course, you’ve also got pitch bend and mod strips, as well as 37 velocity-sensitive keys with aftertouch. There’s also four mode-aware encoder knobs for fast Seq/Arq/Chord/Mutate editing without having to “menu-dive”.

The KeyStep mk2’s aforementioned expanded connectivity means users can control modular, vintage and modern gear alike alongside your DAW, while there’s also a controllable CV/Gate, MIDI DIN, Sync I/O and USB-C.

KeyStep 37 mk2 is more than keys,” says Arturia. “It’s a sequencer, arpeggiator, and musical nerve-centre that bridges hardware and software so you can compose, jam, and perform anywhere your ideas take you.”

Price-wise, the KeyStep mk2 clocks in at €189, €60 over the first KeyStep’s €129 price tag. For more information, head to Arturia.

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Berlin-based DJ and producer outlines 2026 tour plans following the release of his recent EP, Rather Be With You, and high-profile performances.

DJ and producer Frederic. is continuing to build his profile across Europe, with a series of festival appearances confirmed for 2026 and a growing catalogue of releases behind him. Active since 2017, the artist has become a regular presence within Berlin’s club circuit while extending his reach to international stages.

Known for sets that combine high-tempo rhythms with melodic and atmospheric elements, Frederic. has performed for platforms and promoters including Boiler Room, Blackworks, and Teletech. His appearances at established venues such as Tresor and RSO have positioned him within the city’s contemporary techno landscape, while bookings in London, Madrid, Barcelona, and Amsterdam reflect steady demand beyond Germany.

From Berlin Clubs to European Festivals

Frederic’s recent schedule includes performances at HIVE Festival at Ferropolis, Rave The Planet in Berlin, and Glitch Festival in Malta. He also appeared at events such as Boiler Room Belfast and a collaborative event between HÖR and Sennheiser during Amsterdam Dance Event.

Looking ahead, the 2026 calendar features dates at Fusion Festival, Monegros Festival, and Tomorrowland, where he is scheduled to perform a Face2Face set with Emilija on the Cage Stage. Additional appearances include Delta Festival and Aquasellas Festival.

Alongside his touring activity, Frederic. has continued to release original material. His 2025 EP Rather Be With You arrived via Selected., following the 2022 release Fainted. Both projects emphasise a balance between driving percussion and melodic tension. Additional releases have appeared on Raise Records and other Berlin-based imprints, including tracks titled “Funk Right” and “Get Out”.

Catch Frederic. On Tour

• 25th July – Fusion Festival – Lärz, Germany
• 25th July – Monegros Festival – Fraga, Spain
• 19th July – Tomorrowland Belgium – Cage Stage (Face2Face with Emilija)
• 23rd July – Delta Festival – Marseille, France
• 15th August – Aquasellas Festival – Asturias, Spain

Find Frederic. on Instagram.

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Audio Damage has released Descent, a granular delay and reverb effect that transforms your audio into evolving, otherworldly textures.

At its core, Descent captures incoming audio and breaks it into tiny grains—anywhere from a handful to dozens at once—then scatters them across time and pitch to create everything from subtle thickening and rhythmic delays to vast, frozen soundscapes and shimmering pitch-shifted clouds. With independent control over grain count, duration, overlap, and direction (forward, reverse, or random), combined with extensive randomization for pitch, pan, position, amplitude, and timing, Descent turns any sound source into a living, breathing texture.

Whether you’re adding shimmer to guitars, creating infinite sustain on synth pads, or designing abstract sonic environments, Descent delivers studio-quality granular processing with an intuitive interface and real-time FFT visualization.

Features

• Granular engine with adjustable grain count (1–64 simultaneous grains), duration, overlap, and envelope shape for precise texture control.
• Pitch shifting from -24 to +24 semitones with pitch quantization—lock transpositions to specific intervals for harmonically-correct shimmer, fifths, octaves, or any chromatic combination.
• Six-axis randomization: independently randomize pitch, pan, position, amplitude, duration, and grain count for everything from subtle movement to complete chaos.
• Direction control plays grains forward, reverse, or randomly mixed—perfect for tape-style effects, reverse swells, and glitchy textures.
• High-feedback mode with diffusion control transforms delays into lush, reverb-like washes that never get harsh or out of control.
• Tempo-sync or free-running modes let you lock grain timing to your session or let textures evolve organically.
• Real-time FFT visualization shows your granular cloud evolving, making sound design intuitive and immediate.
• 35 factory presets covering shimmers, delays, reverbs, pitch effects, and experimental sound design to get you started instantly.
• Cross-platform preset manager with XML-based presets compatible across all plugin formats and operating systems.

Pricing & Availability

Descent is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows in VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP and LV2 plugin formats for the introductory price of $29 until the end of March (Reg. $39).

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