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Category: Drum Machines & Groove Boxes

Isla Instruments S2400 Sampler Hands-On Demo

Isla Instruments calls the S2400 “The spiritual successor to the greatest drum machine the world ever saw.”… Read More Isla Instruments S2400 Sampler Hands-On Demo

February 19, 202119 Comments

Novation Circuit Tracks Review & Comparison With Original Circuit

Here’s an in-depth look at the new groovebox’s capabilities, including 32-step patterns, probability, Mutate, ratcheting, MIDI Sequencing, Scenes, using samples melodically and more.… Read More Novation Circuit Tracks Review & Comparison With Original Circuit

February 9, 202111 Comments

Novation Circuit Rhythm Sampling Groovebox Coming This Summer

The Novation Circuit Rhythm builds on the capabilities of the original Circuit by adding sampling, additional performance effects and more.… Read More Novation Circuit Rhythm Sampling Groovebox Coming This Summer

February 9, 2021February 9, 202111 Comments

Novation Circuit Tracks Adds MIDI Tracks, Audio In, Analog Sync And More

The Circuit Tracks builds on the capabilities of the original circuit with features that many users asked for, including: dedicated MIDI sequencing tracks; sample loading via SD card; audio inputs for processing external audio; analog clock out and more.… Read More Novation Circuit Tracks Adds MIDI Tracks, Audio In, Analog Sync And More

February 9, 2021February 9, 202128 Comments

Novation Circuit Update, Coming Feb 9th, ‘Worth The Hype’

Novation shared this teaser video, promising an update for the Circuit groovebox on Feb 9th, 2021.… Read More Novation Circuit Update, Coming Feb 9th, ‘Worth The Hype’

February 4, 2021February 4, 202134 Comments

Sonicware Intros Liven XFM, A $200 Multi-Timbral FM Groovebox

The Liven XFM is a battery-powered groovebox that offers 4 FM synth engines, a 4-track sequencer and effects.… Read More Sonicware Intros Liven XFM, A $200 Multi-Timbral FM Groovebox

January 28, 202126 Comments

Behringer RD-9 Release Date Delayed Until At Least March 2021

Behringer today shared an update on their long-delayed RD-9, a new drum machine based on the classic Roland TR-909.… Read More Behringer RD-9 Release Date Delayed Until At Least March 2021

January 28, 202141 Comments

Elektron Analog Rytm mkII Review & In-Depth Demo

Here’s an in-depth look at the Elektron Analog Rytm mkII.… Read More Elektron Analog Rytm mkII Review & In-Depth Demo

January 26, 2021January 26, 20214 Comments

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