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Behringer RD-808 Drum Machine ships on 808 day Over a year since the announcement, the Behringer RD-808 is finally shipping – and on a fitting date 8/08 Whether you’re for or against Behringer’s recent wave of classic synth and drum machine remakes, you have to admit it’s taken the industry by storm. It’s a bold […]
Four synthesizer and drum machine remakes from Superbooth 2019 Behringer aren’t the only company remaking classic synths, there were some other classic remakes announced at Superbooth 2019. There’s something truly amazing about the early Roland synths and drum machines, they’re arguably some of the most recreated and emulated units of all time, from software to […]
IK Multimedia UNO Drum – New hybrid analog/PCM drum machines The new IK Multimedia UNO Drum is a compact drum machine that combines analog synthesis with PCM samples for versatility. At the heart of the new IK Multimedia UNO Drum are six analog drum voices and 54 digital samples to choose from, you’re capable of […]
Pioneer TORAIZ SQUID – The ultimate multitrack hardware sequencer The Pioneer TORAIZ SQUID is a new multitrack hardware sequencer geared towards hardware live performances and studio production. Designed to be the heartbeat of your hardware synth or drum machine setup, the new Pioneer TORAIZ SQUID features a host of intuitive features for live performance and […]
Twisted Electrons deton8 is a compact 8-voice drum machine Twisted Electrons deton8 is the new compact drum machine from the makers of the uAcid8 and HapiNes synthesizers. The Twisted Electrons deton8 is an incredibly capable compact drum machine with internal synthesizer. The strength of this little powerhouse lies in the simplicity, yet deep control over […]
Behringer RD-909 is an affordable Roland TR-909 replica The Behringer RD-909 is the latest in their range of legendary analog remakes, and they’ve just announced the retail price. We recently covered the announcement of Behringer’s most recent legendary Drum Machine replica, the Roland TR-909. Behringer have just announced that they have launched the pre-production stage […]
The new Akai MPC 2.3 update introduces some landmark features The Akai MPC 2.3 software and firmware update introduces three instruments, a variety of effects and much more. The new updates elevate your MPC from the advanced sampler, sequencer and arranger into a full-on music production and live performance powerhouse. The new Akai MPC 2.3 […]
Intellijel Steppy – The smallest 4-track eurorack sequencer yet? Intellijel is known for creating a variety of 1U utility modules for the Eurorack environment, Intellijel Steppy takes the cake. Intellijel Steppy is a 64-step, 4-track sequencer packed into a super-compact 1U module, each of the four tracks can be muted, reset or cleared individually. It […]
Koma Strom Mobile – the first synth power solution of its kind Koma Strom Mobile – The nifty gadget for converting your USB power banks into synth and drum machine power supplies. The idea behind Koma Strom Mobile is simple, it is a device that takes power from external USB power banks and converts it […]
Native Instruments’ new Maschine Mikro MK3 – cheaper than ever! The Native Instruments Maschine Mikro MK3 is designed to emulate the workflow and feel of hardware drum-machines, with the convenience of software. The next-generation Maschine Mikro MK3 has been redesigned as the ideal stepping stone into the Native Instruments Maschine ecosystem, one of the biggest steps […]
