Elektron has released an update to Transfer, its utility for copying managing samples on its devices, adding support for backing up your samples.… Read More Elektron Transfer Update Adds Bi-Directional Sample Transfer
This video demonstrates how to upgrade a vintage synthesizer with a USB floppy drive emulator.… Read More How To Upgrade A Vintage Synthesizer With A USB Floppy Drive Emulator
The video is not a formal review, but instead captures the exploration and first impressions of the new instrument. … Read More Tasty Chips GR-1 Granular Synthesizer Hands-On Demo
Luke Randall gives a hands-on demo of his ‘Sony Mellotron’ – a DIY sample-playback keyboard that he created with 14 standard Walkman cassette players. … Read More DIY Walkman Mellotron
Here’s a look at sampling the old school way’, with a vintage E-Mu Emulator.… Read More Sampling With An E-mu Emulator
This video explores some of the iconic sounds of the E-Mu Emulator II sampling synthesizer.… Read More Iconic Sounds Of The E-Mu Emulator II Sampling Synthesizer
This video, via Retrokits, is, in part, a technical demo of the company’s RK-002 MIDI cable. But it’s also a great demo of making the most of some cheap gear – like a Korg Volca Sample and a 30 year-old Macintosh Plus computer. … Read More New Order’s ‘Blue Monday’ On A Korg Volca & A 30 Year-Old Macintosh Plus
In each performance, the artist makes extensive use of the live control features of the TR-8S, along with its custom sample capability, to perform complete arrangements live. … Read More Using The Roland TR-8S Live To Create Complete Tracks
