We recently reported on a petition, organized by owners of the Dave Smith Instruments Tempest drum machine, asking for DSI to prioritize Tempest OS updates. There was a huge amount of discussion on the post – and DSI’s Carson Day provided a very detailed response. In his comments, he addressed each of the issues listed in the petition, noting… Read More DSI Tempest Drum Machine Update In The Works
Developer Momo Müller has introduced Korg Volca Beats MIDI Remote, an unofficial MIDI control app for Korg’s diminutive drum machine.
Atlantic Films and You Know Films have announced plans to release the Roland TR-808 documentary, 808, simultaneously on Apple Music/iTunes and in theaters, later this year. The film chronicles the story of the Roland TR-808 drum machine and its use in popular music. The film features commentary and contributions from Pharrell Williams, Afrika Bambaataa, The… Read More 808 Documentary Getting Simultaneous Apple Music/iTunes & Theatrical Release
Novation has announced the release of Circuit Components, a suite of free tools that expand the functionality of their Circuit groovebox. Circuit Components makes Circuit way more powerful, adding sample import, a patch editor, cloud-based backup and more.
e-licktronic has introduced the Nava – a DIY kit to build a Roland TR-909-inspired drum machine. According to the company – the analog circuitry of the Nava reproduces the design of the 909 and uses the original components. The sequencer, though, is redesigned ‘for a more intuitive approach to rhythmic composition’. Here’s a sneak preview of… Read More Build Your Own Roland TR-909-Inspired Drum Machine
At Superbooth 16, Tubbutec introduced the uniPulse – a universal MIDI interface for vintage drum machines: The uniPulse lets you use vintage drum machines as part of a modern MIDI system.
Markus Fuller got his hands on a rare vintage Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer drum machine. So he decided to open it up and look the rare beast’s guts. He notes, “No fix and no important info, just a quick look around.
Musikmesse 2016: Pioneer DJ has announced their first sampler – the TORAIZ SP-16 sampler with Dave Smith Instruments analog filters. The sampler features an touch screen and layout, 16 sampler engines, analog filters based on Dave Smith Instruments Prophet-6 synthesizer and quantize via Pro DJ Link.
At Superbooth 2016, we talked with DinSync’s Paul Barker, who’s best known for creating acid-inspired gear and the RE-303, and got a preview of his modules in action. At Superbooth, Barker introduced a new module, the Wildcard, and gave us an overview of some upcoming x0x-inspired DIY kits.
Musikmesse 2016: Swedish synth-maker Nord has announced two new modeling percussion synthesizers in advance of Musikmesse this week. The new Nord Drum 3 and “super compact” Nord Drum 3P build on the capabilities of the Nord Drum 2. New features include Reverb and Delay effects, a simplified sound selection mode and new Sound Banks for quickly creating custom… Read More Nord Introduces Drum 3, Drum 3P At Musikmesse 2016
