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Arturia just announced the KeyLab Essential 88 mk3, a larger sibling to the previously-released As the name implies, this is a full-size 88-key controller that allows you to play the entire note range of a piano at the same time. There’s no need for changing octaves here.Just like the other entries in the KeyLab Essential line, the 88 mk3 is intended to be a budget-friendly alternative to the flagship KeyLab controllers. The build is solid, with semi-weighted keys, though slightly less premium than the standard KeyLab…

Panasonic unveiled the third generation of its semi-rugged laptop, the Toughbook 55 Mark 3. It is aimed at professionals conducting on-site inspections, managing infrastructure or responding to emergencies. There are multiple configuration options, but the highlights start with the 13th generation Intel processors – you can pick between a Core i5-1345U (2P+8E cores, 4.7GHz boost) and a Core i7-1370P (6P+8E cores, 5.2GHz boost). The laptop can have 2 DIMMs of user-upgradable RAM (16-64GB of DDR4-3200MHz) and a main…

Reverb has refurbished Native Instruments Maschine MK3 units on sale now for half off the sticker price in an early Black Friday sale. The device’s interface is friendly to beginner and advanced beatmakers, providing music-making software and hardware in one package. Typically costing $599 new, Reverb’s “great quality” refurbs of the standalone groovebox cost $299 and come with a 90-day warranty.Native InstrumentsGet Native Instruments’ all-in-one music production studio for half off ahead of Black Friday. $299 at…

Arturia's KeyLab Essential series is kind of the sweet spot in its lineup. It has most of the same core features as the company's flagship KeyLab series, but with a less premium build and a few less hands-on controls. But it's they're also about half the price. The new KeyLab Essential mk3 delivers even better value with more controls, a bigger screen and a more eco-conscious build.  The mk3 will initially be available in 49- and 61-key varieties, in both black and white finishes. While there was no announcement of an…