Posts with tag drum-machine

News | Mar 18, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Combining the best of classic and new technology, this portable hybrid sampler and drum synth will even let you upload and manage your own sounds. Here's when, where and how to get it.

News | Feb 04, 2019 by Rounik Sethi

Just days after Behringer announced the Crave, semi-modular analog synthesizer, there's a truly excellent-sounding video demo of the RD-808 drum machine playing along side it. Worth a watch!

News | Jan 25, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Get a detailed look at the new beatbox clone from Behringer in this hands-on video from the company itself. How does it measure up to the original TR808?

News | Jan 13, 2019 by Rounik Sethi

If you've sat there and wished that Roland's TR-8S drum machine had its own dedicated MIDI editor that allowed you to automate all controls and store presets in your DAW then you'll love this!

News | Nov 20, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

The RD-909 (Roland TR-909 analog clone) has eneted the pre, pre-production stage and the official price of this drum machine is now known. Excited synth heads read on...

News | Nov 19, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

The cat is well and truly out of the bag. Audiooutlaw's new AI-driven, automatic drum machine for Ableton Max for Live 10 is intelligent and wants to make improvising part of your production workflow.

Editorial | Oct 25, 2018 by Hollin Jones

You've heard them on countless records and some have even helped to define entire genres of music. Here are 7 of the most legendary drum machines of all time.

News | Sep 13, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Is the music world ready for a new type of keytar? Roland think so and have unveiled the AX Edge keytar to prove it. A powerful performance synthesizer you can wear on stage. Bring it on.

News | Sep 09, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Here's 3 videos to celebrate #909Day. First is an interview with Jeff Mills. Next up we discover the origin of the 909 cymbal sound. Finally we explore iconic records the TR-909 appears on.

News | Sep 09, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Hot on the heels of their RD-808 prototype jam last month, Behringer are back showing off the next big drum machine they're working on... a clone of the iconic TR-909.

News | Sep 08, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Imagine an 808-inspired drum machine that fits in your Eurorack synthesizer. That's the System80 880, and it's now available to pre-order... but it's not cheap.

Review | Aug 15, 2018 by Rishabh Rajan

Roland has released an updated version of its much-loved AIRA drum machine, the TR-8S. Combining Analog Circuit Behaviour-modelled sounds with samples, Rishabh Rajan put it to the test.

News | Aug 15, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

As well as re-releasing Synthetic Vortice SampleScience have a brand new drum instrument plugin, Dr. Beat Box, which 35 drum kits from classic and rare drum machines of the 70s and 80s.

News | Aug 08, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

It's 808 Day and Roland have released a new feature for both the TR-8S and the TR-8. Step Loop is designed to improve live pattern improvisation on both drum machines. This update is free.

Review | Aug 04, 2018 by Rounik Sethi

Here's a list of our five favorite drum machines of 2018 so far, from super portable to heavy hitters. Behringer, Arturia, Roland, Modal... which one will you choose?