The alternate firmware adds chromatic sample control, velocity sensitivity, playback probability and more. It’s available as a free download.… Read More Korg Volca Sample Alternate Firmware Adds Chromatic Sample Control & More
The FZ-10M was part of a family of sampling synths, including the FZ-1, that let you mix sampling, additive and subtractive synthesis in a patch.… Read More The Sound of 1987, On The Casio FZ-10M
Mellotron Variations is an all-Mellotron band, made up of Robby Grant on Mellotron; John Medeski on Mellotron; Pat Sansone on Mellotron; and Jonathan Kirkscey on Mellotron.… Read More Mellotron Variations Tiny Desk Concert
Reader Andreas Monopolis shared this video demo of The Tapetron -2, a DIY instrument based on the idea of the early samplers.… Read More DIY Dual-Cassette DJ Rig, The Tapetron -2
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
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
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
It can can work standalone, with your computer, or to sequence MIDI or CV/Gate gear.… Read More AKAI Pro Intros $699 MPC One At 2020 NAMM Show
Isla Instruments has announced that its SP-2400 – described as “The spiritual successor to the greatest drum machine the world ever saw”, aka the E-Mu SP-1200 – is heading into production and will be shipping soon.… Read More SP-2400 Coming Soon (Sneak Preview)
The update adds new sampling options, new ways to chop samples and use slices, improved editing and more.… Read More Rossum Electro-Music Updates Assimil8or With New Sampling, Editing Features & More
