Roland TR-808 vs Roland TR-8 – A Producer’s Perspective
This video, via Roland U.S., captures LA producer & performer Daedelus sharing his take on the Roland TR-808 vs the Roland TR-8 – and the TR-808 plus the TR-8.
Category: Drum Machines & Groove Boxes
Akai MPC Touch Official Overview
This video, via AkaiProVideo, is their official intro for the new Akai MPC Touch ‘music production controller’.
Novation Introduces Circuit, a ‘Grid-Based Groove Box’
Novation has introduced Circuit, a stand-alone, grid-based groove box. Teased out by Novation with several weeks of “start something”-themed videos, Novation has positioned Circuit as an all-in-one solution for music creation: “Sometimes, starting a track can be a difficult and daunting task…. We suffer from this problem too and wanted to create a solution.” “We… Read More Novation Introduces Circuit, a ‘Grid-Based Groove Box’
Ambient Music On A Korg Electribe Music Production Station
Sunday Synth Jam: There’s a long tradition in the world of electronic music of using gear in ways that the instrument’s designers did not expect. Here’s an interesting synth jam, that features a musician taking an electronic and bending it to to his will.
DSP Synthesizers dsp-D8 PCM Drum Chip Now Shipping
Developer Jan Ostman of DSP Synthesizers let us know that the dsp-D8 Drum Chip – a chip for DIY drum machine projects – is now shipping. The dsp-D8 Drum Chip features a drum kit with 8 sounds and separate trigger inputs. 6 of the sounds can be separately tuned, using 6 analog inputs 0-5v. “This is the Drumulator or SP-12 in a single… Read More DSP Synthesizers dsp-D8 PCM Drum Chip Now Shipping
The Wersi CX1 Wersimatic Analog Groove Box
This video, via AnalogAudio1, demonstrates the sound of the Wersi CX1 Wersimatic – a rare vintage (1982( analog groove box.
Syncing Roland’s MX-1 Mixer With Roland JD-Xi Synthesizer
Roland keyboard guru Ed Diaz demonstrates how to sync the company’s MX-1 Mix Performer to the new JD-Xi synthesizer.
Korg iElectribe Vs Electribe ER-1, Mano a Mano
Earlier this week, Korg introduced iElectribe for iPhone – a software version of its classic Electribe ER-1 drum machine. This video, via Marcus Padrini, compares similar patches on the software iElectribe and hardware ER-1.
Elektron Analog Rytm, Analog Four & Analog Keys Now 15% Off
To celebrate the release of Overbridge, Elektron has announced a limited-time sale on the Analog Rytm, Analog Four & Analog Keys.
Hands-On With Elektron Overbridge & Ableton Live
In this video, Dataline (Cenk Sayinli) demonstrates how he uses Elektron Overbridge.
