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Panoptigon Sample Playback Instrument Now Available

The Panoptigon – a modern take on the Optigan and Vako Orchestron optical sample playback instruments of the 1970’s – is now available.… Read More Panoptigon Sample Playback Instrument Now Available

June 7, 2019June 7, 201913 Comments

1010music Blackbox Touchscreen Sampler Now Available

The Blackbox is a standalone sampler and groovebox that lets you record, save/load, apply effects and edit one-shot samples and beat-sliced loops.… Read More 1010music Blackbox Touchscreen Sampler Now Available

June 3, 201913 Comments

Busy Circuits Introduces Squid Salmple 8-Channel Eurorack Sampler

The Squid Salmple “focuses on usability & instinctive operation, incorporating a proven Pamela’s Workout-style user interface for minimal screen dependence and a fun, hands-on experience.”… Read More Busy Circuits Introduces Squid Salmple 8-Channel Eurorack Sampler

May 21, 20194 Comments

1010Music Blackbox In-Depth Review

Here’s an in-depth look at Blackbox – a portable workstation that offers powerful standalone operation, but can also be integrated with your hardware and even modular gear. … Read More 1010Music Blackbox In-Depth Review

May 19, 2019May 20, 20193 Comments

1010music Blackbox, Euro Module Updates At Superbooth 2019

At Superbooth 2019, we talked with 1010music’s Aaron Higgins, who gave us a quick demo of his new Blackbox sampling workstation, and updates to his line of touchscreen Eurorack modules. … Read More 1010music Blackbox, Euro Module Updates At Superbooth 2019

May 15, 2019May 21, 20192 Comments

Taking Eurorack Sampling Beyond Audio

Samplers are typically used for recording and playing back audio rate signals. But in a modular context, they can also be used for recording and playing back control signals. … Read More Taking Eurorack Sampling Beyond Audio

March 20, 20195 Comments

Elektron Model:Samples Hands-On Demo

The video series covers getting started with the Model:Samples, using the sequencer, sound design and more. … Read More Elektron Model:Samples Hands-On Demo

March 15, 2019Leave a comment

Twisted Electrons deton8 Sampler/Drum Machine

Twisted Electrons shared this preview for their new sampler/drum machine, deton8, that combines 8-bit samples, wavetable synthesis and effects.… Read More Twisted Electrons deton8 Sampler/Drum Machine

March 13, 20195 Comments

How To Use The Elektron Digitakt As A Monster Monophonic Synthesizer

Here’s a look at using the Elektron Digitakt as a monster monophonic synthesizer.… Read More How To Use The Elektron Digitakt As A Monster Monophonic Synthesizer

March 11, 2019March 11, 20197 Comments

Creating Steve Reich Style Phase Shifting With Samples

This video takes a look at creating minimal phase shifting, using samples, in the style of Steve Reich’s mid-60’s tape loop pieces.… Read More Creating Steve Reich Style Phase Shifting With Samples

March 4, 2019March 4, 20199 Comments

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