AVP Synth has introduced the Ritmobox, a compact analog drum synthesizer, inspired by the drum machines of the 70s & 80s, with a built-in 8-step sequencer and MIDI.… Read More New Russian Drum Machine, AVP Ritmobox, Inspired By 70s-80s Classics
English developer Harry Axten has created the Roland TR-707 ROM Expansion, a third-party mod that expands the sounds available to include sounds from other classic Roland, Linn & Oberheim drum machines.… Read More How To Turn A Roland TR-707 Into A 909, 808, 727, LinnDrum, LM-1 & Oberheim DMX
The RD-6 design is a close copy of the original, including Roland’s user interface design, but moves some of the panel controls around, brings connections to the top of the device and adds modern connectivity options.… Read More Behringer Roland TR-606 Knockoff, The RD-6 Analog Drum Machine, Now Shipping
The update adds an FM synthesis engine with Morph control, expanded performance effects, and reload functions to speed up workflow.… Read More Is The Roland TR-8S Drum Machine Now “The Most Complete Drum Machine Ever”?
Edd Butterworth takes a look at the Elektron Model:Cycles groovebox.… Read More Elektron Model:Cycles Hands-On Review
While some samplers can now handle nearly unlimited sample sizes, many samplers still have constrained memory and part of the craft of using them is maximizing the available sample time.… Read More Making The Most Of Sampler Memory With The Novation Circuit
This video, via Waveformer, dives into using a free Web tool to create pan automation with the Novation Circuit groovebox. Here’s what they have to say about the technical details:
Circuit guru Gabe Miller covers 11 ways to get more from your Novation Circuit.… Read More 11 Ways To Get More From Your Novation Circuit
The Tempest was co-developed by Sequential founder Dave Smith and famed drum machine designer Roger Linn.… Read More Sequential Tempest Drum Machine Retired
Captain Credible has introduced the thump:bit mini, a DIY robotic rabbit drummer that can be controlled wirelessly or run its own drumming code.… Read More DIY Bunny Robo-Drummer
