The Roland Aira TR-8 – The Evolution Of The Classic TR-808

2014 NAMM Show: Roland is teasing a new drum machine, the Aira, that it calls ‘the evolution of the Roland TR-808 drum machine”. Specifications are to come, so it is not yet clear what technology is behind the Roland Aira. But here’s Roland’s teaser video for the Aira, which focuses on the classic analog sound of… Read More The Roland Aira TR-8 – The Evolution Of The Classic TR-808

Kitchen Items + Robotics + Arduino Control = The Percussion Kitchen

Reader Devin Curry teamed up with Ben Gullard to create the Percussion Kitchen, an electronic rhythm instrument based on kitchen items – along with robotics and Arduino control. The duo set out to create something whimsical and fun to play. They started with a variety of kitchen items, ranging from a cheese grater to tupperware. The created a… Read More Kitchen Items + Robotics + Arduino Control = The Percussion Kitchen