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Category: Electronic Music & Recording Gear

Elektron Model:Cycles In-Depth Review

In this video, synthesist Enrique Martinez, aka Ricky Tinez, takes an in-depth look at the new Elektron Model:Cycles.… Read More Elektron Model:Cycles In-Depth Review

February 29, 20204 Comments

Squarp Instruments Intros Rample 4-Voice Sample Player & Audio Processor

Rample can play up to 4 .wav files on independent audio outputs – from percussive drum-machine kits to synth samples, breakbeats to sound FX, backing tracks to hour-long audio music.… Read More Squarp Instruments Intros Rample 4-Voice Sample Player & Audio Processor

February 29, 2020February 29, 20201 Comment

Using The Nord Drum 2 As A Polyphonic Synthesizer

This video demonstrates how the Nord Drum 2 drum synthesizer can also be used as a polyphonic synthesizer.… Read More Using The Nord Drum 2 As A Polyphonic Synthesizer

February 29, 20203 Comments

Polyend Teases New Sampler + Sequencer

Polyend shared this teaser video for a new hardware device that they’re planning to introduced in March 2020.… Read More Polyend Teases New Sampler + Sequencer

February 29, 20207 Comments

Vintage Roland JX-8P Synthesizer vs Modern Jupiter-X Sound Comparison

Heres a head-to-head comparison of the sound of a vintage Roland JX-8P vs a modern Roland Jupiter-X synthesizer.… Read More Vintage Roland JX-8P Synthesizer vs Modern Jupiter-X Sound Comparison

February 28, 202010 Comments

Free Sound Library For The M-Audio Venom Synthesizer

M-Audio Venom synthesizer

The library showcases the range of the Venom’s sound capabilities, with 119 single presets.… Read More Free Sound Library For The M-Audio Venom Synthesizer

February 28, 2020February 28, 202017 Comments

A History Of The Simmons SDS-3 Drum Synthesizer (1978)

The Simmons SDS-3 was the precursor to one of the most iconic instruments of the 80’s.… Read More A History Of The Simmons SDS-3 Drum Synthesizer (1978)

February 28, 20201 Comment

Elektron Model Cycles Review & Hands-On Demo

Like its predecessor in the company’s ‘Model’ line, the Model:Cycles is designed to offer much of the power of Elektron’s flagship instruments, but also to be more budget- and beginner-friendly.… Read More Elektron Model Cycles Review & Hands-On Demo

February 28, 20201 Comment

Modal Electronics Updates Argon 8 Firmware

Modal Electronics has released a free update to the Argon8 line of synthesizers.… Read More Modal Electronics Updates Argon 8 Firmware

February 27, 20204 Comments

Elektron Intros Model:Cycles, A Six-track, FM-based Groovebox

Today Elektron introduced Model:Cycles, their new six-track, FM-based groovebox. … Read More Elektron Intros Model:Cycles, A Six-track, FM-based Groovebox

February 26, 2020February 28, 202083 Comments

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