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Category: Drum Machines & Groove Boxes

Isla Instruments S2400 Sampling Drum Machine Available Again After Almost A Year

Isla Instruments calls the S2400 “The spiritual successor to the greatest drum machine the world ever saw.” I… Read More Isla Instruments S2400 Sampling Drum Machine Available Again After Almost A Year

February 14, 2023February 14, 202310 Comments

Sonicware Liven Lo-Fi 12 Gets Free Version 2.0 Upgrade

The update adds new features for resampling, chopping and remixing.… Read More Sonicware Liven Lo-Fi 12 Gets Free Version 2.0 Upgrade

January 28, 20238 Comments

Polyend Play Releases Firmware Update

Polyend has released a firmware update for the Polyend Play. Among new features in the update is the ability to customize all of the user’s Master Effects – Reverb Delay, Equalizer, and Limiter. … Read More Polyend Play Releases Firmware Update

January 26, 2023January 25, 202323 Comments

Moog DFAM Analog Percussion Synthesizer In-Depth Tutorial

This series of videos offers a complete DFAM tutorial, and includes tips on using the patchbay, syncing the DFAM to other devices, building a patch from scratch and examples of it in action.… Read More Moog DFAM Analog Percussion Synthesizer In-Depth Tutorial

January 22, 20231 Comment

Behringer Intros Groove Keys, ‘The Ultimate Groove Machine’

Behringer has introduced the Groove Keys, a new keyboard groovebox that’s like an Arturia Keystep Pro with a built-in sound engine.… Read More Behringer Intros Groove Keys, ‘The Ultimate Groove Machine’

December 19, 2022December 19, 202296 Comments

Polyend Tracker Silver Limited Edition Now Available

Polyend has introduced the limited Polyend Tracker Silver Edition, a style variation that has the same functionality and features of the black tracker, but with a new look.… Read More Polyend Tracker Silver Limited Edition Now Available

December 17, 202210 Comments

Free Elektron Syntakt Update Adds Two New Machines

Elektron has released a free firmware upgrade for the Syntakt drum computer & synthesizer that adds two new machines, SY Swarm and SY Raw, and more.… Read More Free Elektron Syntakt Update Adds Two New Machines

November 23, 20223 Comments

Novation Circuit Rhythm Version 2.0 Update Now Available

The release continues Novation’s track record for releasing major firmware updates for its Circuit devices.… Read More Novation Circuit Rhythm Version 2.0 Update Now Available

November 9, 20228 Comments

Akai Pro Intros Force 3.2, Adding New Instruments, Effects, Probability, Ableton Link v3 & More

Akai Professional has released Force 3.2, a free update that adds a variety of features, including MPC instruments, Air Effects, probability and ratcheting, Ableton Link v3 and more.… Read More Akai Pro Intros Force 3.2, Adding New Instruments, Effects, Probability, Ableton Link v3 & More

October 25, 202212 Comments

Vintage Gear Review Of The Elektron Machinedrum

Is the Machinedrum still untouchable?… Read More Vintage Gear Review Of The Elektron Machinedrum

October 16, 2022October 16, 202224 Comments

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