R Is For Roland

R Is For Roland is a new hardcover book about the history of 23 selected Roland synthesizers and drum machines, from 1973 until 1987, that revolutionized the world of electronic music. The book features over 384 pages, filled with portraits of the machines, detailed insight into the history and scores of artist interviews. It features Lee “Scratch” Perry,… Read More R Is For Roland

Metasonix D-2000 Vacuum Tube Drum Machine ‘Will Blow Your Ass Off’

Metasonix has introduced the D-2000 Vacuum Tube Drum Machine – a new design that they say ‘will blow your ass off’. “It’s rude and immoral. It’s not completely dead-silent and distortionless, and cannot be made so,” notes Metasonix. “The owner’s manual is full of warnings for the idiots who often purchase our products, and claim… Read More Metasonix D-2000 Vacuum Tube Drum Machine ‘Will Blow Your Ass Off’

Alesis SamplePad Pro Review – ‘8 Pads Of Pure Awesomeness’

This video, via SPEARFISHER (Peter John) takes a look at the Alesis SamplePad Pro percussion instrument. The SamplePad Pro has onboard sounds or can play custom sounds, via SD card. It has stereo output, headphone out and MIDI In/Out. Npte: John notes that the ‘crosstalk’ issue he mentions in the video demo has been solved with the latest… Read More Alesis SamplePad Pro Review – ‘8 Pads Of Pure Awesomeness’