Music makers have been treated to some stellar products in the music technology space in 2022. From staggeringly affordable software tools to novel grooveboxes and premium synthesizers, there’s been plenty to feed our Gear Acquisition Syndrome this year.
Of course, some products have stood above the rest. Whether it’s thanks to their luscious sound capabilities, their gorgeous aesthetics, or simply their ability to get producers debating about whether or not it lives up to the brand’s promise.
We’re celebrating the most important gear of 2022. This year’s MusicTech Awards comprises six major awards for all types of music equipment – check the nominees below and tune in for the winner’s announcement on 21 November.
Product Of The Year
Our most prestigious award goes to the influential product that has left MusicTech and the wider community in awe. This is poised to be a piece of kit that will be revered for years to come.
Nominees
- Elektron Syntakt
- Arturia V Collection 9
- Oberheim OB-X8
READ MORE: The MusicTech Awards 2022’s Product Of The Year Nominees.
Gamechanger Award
The Gamechanger of 2022 has truly moved the needle and is paving the way for the future of music technology. The company behind this innovative product has triumphantly enhanced a preexisting concept or created a new one. This will, in short, change the game for music production.
Nominees
- Jamstik Studio
- Beatport DJ Remote
- AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless+
READ MORE: The MusicTech Awards 2022: Gamechanger Nominees.
Hype Award
Gear Acquisition Syndrome affects many producers. But who can blame us? There are so many inspiring instruments that we can imagine ourselves making a hit with. This year’s 2022 Hype Award goes to the instrument that had us all drooling over its featureset and design – even if we never did end up putting it in our cart.
Nominees
- AKAI MPC Key 61
- Neve 88M
- Elektron Syntakt
READ MORE: The MusicTech Awards 2022: Hype Nominees.
Essential Award
There are no bones about it – you need this product in your arsenal. The 2022 Essential award is given to a new or updated product that proves invaluable to any producer’s toolkit.
Nominees
- Cherry Audio Elka-X
- Spitfire Audio LABS
- Elf Audio Koala
READ MORE: The MusicTech Awards 2022: Essential Nominees.
Best Value Award
We all love a bargain. The Best Value of 2022 is the biggest bargain of them all. The winning product is a stunning asset to your studio and gives you more than you could ever ask for at its price point.
Nominees
- Arturia FX Collection 3
- Audient EVO 16
- Townsend Labs Sphere L22
READ MORE: The MusicTech Awards 2022: Best Value Nominees.
Design Award
It’s not all about looks – but it helps to have ’em. The Design Award goes to the product with the most inspiring design, or even one so quirky that we never saw it coming.
Nominees
- 1010Music Nanoboxes
- ROLI Seaboard RISE 2
- Polyend Play
READ MORE: The MusicTech Awards 2022: Design Nominees.
Artist and Industry awards
This year, we’re also spotlighting the best artist and producer moments of the year, alongside some of the music tech industry’s most impacting initiatives. Check out the list below.
- Album Of The Year
- Track Of The Year
- Producer of the Year
- Engineer of the Year
- Changemaker Award
- Launch of the Year
- Studio Moment of the Year
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By: MusicTech
Title: MusicTech Awards 2022: The best hardware, software and innovations in music technology
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Published Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 09:00:02 +0000
