Karno HXM1 SEPIA L6 MADI Option Card

The future of music production is unfolding right now in 2025, with a wave of innovative new gear that's changing the game. This year, manufacturers are pushing the boundaries of analog design, digital control, and hybrid workflows in ways that are actively reshaping how music is made. From groundbreaking modular systems and digitally recallable analog gear to next-generation instruments and creative effects, there’s something on this list for everyone. Ready to explore the gear that's setting a new standard for what’s possible in your studio? Continue reading →

Karno's SEPIA is a new audio platform that combines the best aspects of analog processing and digital control. At launch, the SEPIA system consists of the L6 rackmount host unit (available with analog or digital I/O) and 22 SEPIA modules from 15 brands. The L6 fits up to six SEPIA modules and provides comprehensive digital control over the fully analog signal path, allowing you to use real analog hardware with the ease and flexibility of plugins.  Continue reading →

Since the earliest days of recording, engineers have relied on analog hardware to shape sound,  from tube-driven preamps to punchy FET compressors. Over time, digital workflows brought new levels of flexibility, but often at the expense of the color and character of classic analog gear. But what if you could have the best of both worlds?  Developed by Karno in collaboration with more than 150 audio professionals, SEPIA is a digitally controlled modular hardware platform that combines the unmistakable sound of vintage hardware with the flexibility and recallability of modern software. SEPIA isn't an emulation; it's a new format that allows manufacturers to house their original circuits in a compact, digitally controlled module. Continue reading →