Superbooth 26: Exploring the Future of Music Technology
PhD researcher, accessibility specialist and TiME Ambassador Matt Shuttleworth attended Superbooth 26 to explore the latest instruments, innovations and emerging trends from across the music technology sector.
Superbooth has become one of the world's leading events for electronic musical instruments and music technology, attracting hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors to FEZ-Berlin each year.
PhD researcher, accessibility specialist and TiME Ambassador Matt Shuttleworth travelled to Berlin to explore the latest developments in music technology, with a particular focus on products that could improve accessibility for musicians and producers.
Among the innovations that caught his attention were BetterMaker's analogue processors and Cranborne Audio's Brick Lane MC4 Dynamics Processor, both of which combine hardware with full DAW integration, allowing settings to be controlled and recalled through software. Matt highlights how this approach can reduce physical barriers for users with motor impairments while retaining the benefits of analogue equipment.
He also explores Producely's AI-powered DialR controller, Rodec's MX Mixer with its spacious and tactile layout, and Melbourne Instruments' Nina synthesizer, whose motorised encoders can be adjusted to provide different levels of resistance and tactile feedback.
Drawing on his own lived experience, Matt reflects on how thoughtful design choices can make music technology more accessible without compromising creativity or functionality.
Read Matt's full report from Superbooth 26 on the TiME website. https://www.timemusicuk.org/latest-news/matt-shuttleworth-superbooth-26