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Category: Samplers

Hainbach On The Panoptigon & The New Sound Of Kraftwerk

Here’s a look at the Quilter Labs Panoptigon, a modern optical playback instrument, that’s compatible with sample discs for the Mattel Optigan, Vako Orchestron and Chilton Talentmaker from the 70s.… Read More Hainbach On The Panoptigon & The New Sound Of Kraftwerk

June 24, 20245 Comments

Polyend Tracker Plus Adds New Sampling & Synthesis Options

The Tracker+ improves on the original Tracker in almost every way, adding USB audio, Stereo sampling and playback, Synthesizer and drum machine engines, 8 extra tracks of MIDI and synth engine sequencing, increased sample memory and more.… Read More Polyend Tracker Plus Adds New Sampling & Synthesis Options

May 13, 20243 Comments

Elektron Digitakt II Review & Comparison To Original

“The Digitakt II improves on the original in almost every way possible…”… Read More Elektron Digitakt II Review & Comparison To Original

April 24, 2024April 24, 20245 Comments

Elektron Digitakt II Offers More Sample Memory & Storage, Longer Sequences, New Sound Design Options

The Digitakt II is a big update to the original design, offering 400mb sample memory, 20 GB of internal storage, 16 tracks, support for stereo samples, longer sequences, new FLTR machine options and more.… Read More Elektron Digitakt II Offers More Sample Memory & Storage, Longer Sequences, New Sound Design Options

April 24, 20243 Comments

Elektron Digitakt II Sneak Preview

The Digitakt II boasts expanded capabilities, including 16 audio tracks, an ‘updated modular workflow’, expanded memory and more.… Read More Elektron Digitakt II Sneak Preview

April 23, 2024April 24, 202419 Comments

Isla Instruments S2400 Sampler Gets Hardware DSP Upgrade

The card adds the ability to run multiple FX plugins (VST, LV2, CLAP) inside the box.… Read More Isla Instruments S2400 Sampler Gets Hardware DSP Upgrade

April 22, 20243 Comments

Blipblox myTRACKS Groovebox Now Available To Preorder

Playtime Engineering has launched a Kickstarter project to fund production of the Blipblox myTRACKS, a music production workstation that’s designed to be kid-friendly.… Read More Blipblox myTRACKS Groovebox Now Available To Preorder

April 9, 2024April 9, 2024Leave a comment

Tip: How To Use Your Elektron Gear As A Class Compliant Audio Interface

Did you know that most Elektron devices can also be used as a USB Class Compliant audio interface?… Read More Tip: How To Use Your Elektron Gear As A Class Compliant Audio Interface

April 8, 20243 Comments

Roland SP-404mk2 Gets Firmware Update For 404 Day

Roland let us know that their SP-404MKII Sampler is getting a new firmware update, version 4.04, in celebration of ‘404 Day’.… Read More Roland SP-404mk2 Gets Firmware Update For 404 Day

April 3, 2024April 3, 20247 Comments

Musique Concrete & Sampling The World Around You

Reader Sam Spiers (Kindred Sol) shared this video, demonstrating his approach to sampling the world around us, with the goal of using field recordings to capture unique sounds that you can use in your music.… Read More Musique Concrete & Sampling The World Around You

April 1, 2024Leave a comment

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