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Novation Circuit Live Polyrhythm Performance Tutorial

This video tutorial that looks at live performance with the Novation Circuit’s new polyrhythm support. … Read More Novation Circuit Live Polyrhythm Performance Tutorial

November 8, 20169 Comments

Novation Updates Circuit With Polyrhythmic Drum Sequences & More

Novation is continuing the rapid development of Circuit with the release of Circuit firmware v1.4 – an update that introduces several user-requested features, and brings new sessions, samples and synth patches.… Read More Novation Updates Circuit With Polyrhythmic Drum Sequences & More

November 1, 201613 Comments

Discussing The DrumBrute With Glen Darcey Of Arturia

The latest episode of Corry Banks’ BeatPPL video podcast features special guest Glen Darcey of Arturia, discussing the new DrumBrute analog drum machine. 

October 21, 20166 Comments

Should Behringer Make An Analog Drum Machine?

Is an analog drum machine what you’d like to see them make next? And if so, what features would you like to see it have? … Read More Should Behringer Make An Analog Drum Machine?

October 15, 2016October 15, 2016102 Comments

Arturia DrumBrute Review – “There’s Nothing Like Straight-Up Analog”

In this video, Corry Banks of BBoyTechReport shares his thoughts on the new Arturia DrumBrute drum machine. Banks is impressed, calling the DrumBrute ‘certified dope’, ‘a good buy’ and adding that “there’s nothing like straight-up analog’.

October 10, 201633 Comments

Arturia DrumBrute Analog Drum Machine In-Depth Demo

This video takes an in-depth look at the new Arturia DrumBrute analog drum machine.… Read More Arturia DrumBrute Analog Drum Machine In-Depth Demo

October 7, 201627 Comments

Arturia Intros $499 DrumBrute Analog Drum Machine

Arturia has announced the DrumBrute, a 100% analog drum machine and sequencer that they say is designed “with performance and in-depth sound editing at its heart.”… Read More Arturia Intros $499 DrumBrute Analog Drum Machine

October 7, 2016October 7, 201672 Comments

Korg Volca Kick Demo With Tatsuya ‘Tats’ Takahashi

Korg shared this video featuring an overview and demo of the new Volca Kick, by Chief Engineer Tatsuya ‘Tats’ Takahashi.  The Volca Kick is a new member of their compact electronic music instrument series, designed for analog percussive and chromatic kick, bass and sub bass sounds.

October 7, 20167 Comments

Roland TB-03, TR-09 & VP-03 Hands-On Demo

At Knobcon 2016, we talked with Roland’s Peter Brown and got a quick demo of their latest Boutique boxes: the TB-03 bassline synth; the TR-09 drum machine; and the VP-03 vocoder/synthesizer.… Read More Roland TB-03, TR-09 & VP-03 Hands-On Demo

October 4, 2016October 4, 201611 Comments

Roland Boutique Interviews With Paul Hartnoll, A Guy Called Gerald & DJ Pierre

Roland has shared a series of artist interview videos, featuring artists associated with the iconic TB-303 bassline synthesizer and TR-909 drum machine.… Read More Roland Boutique Interviews With Paul Hartnoll, A Guy Called Gerald & DJ Pierre

October 3, 2016October 3, 201611 Comments

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