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Erica Synths LXR-02 Drum Machine Review

The LXR-02 features six voices: three multipurpose drum voices, a dedicated subtractive clap/snare voice, FM percussion voice, and a hi-hat voice.… Read More Erica Synths LXR-02 Drum Machine Review

August 24, 2021August 25, 20211 Comment

DinSync.info Intros RE-808 Rhythm Composer, A 1:1 Replica Of The Roland TR-808

The RE-808 should not only function and sound the same as a TR-808, but RE-808 circuit boards and components can be used as replacement parts for vintage 808s.… Read More DinSync.info Intros RE-808 Rhythm Composer, A 1:1 Replica Of The Roland TR-808

August 8, 202167 Comments

LXR-02 Digital Drum Synth Machine Hands-On Demo

Here’s a hands-on demo of the new Sonic Potions and Erica Synths LXR-02 Digital Drum Synth.… Read More LXR-02 Digital Drum Synth Machine Hands-On Demo

July 6, 20216 Comments

Birth Of The SOMA Lab PULSAR-23 Organismic Drum Machine

While many recent drum machines have offered tweaked takes on classic Roland TR-x0x designs, the Pulsar-23 is a unique drum machine design that combines sequencing, modular synthesis and circuit-bending:… Read More Birth Of The SOMA Lab PULSAR-23 Organismic Drum Machine

July 6, 202112 Comments

Behringer RD-8 MKII Now “The Most Authentic Analog Recreation Ever Produced”

The company says that the RD-8 MKII uses Behringer’s clone of the Roland BA662 VCA chip, introduced last year, to more accurately recreate the sound of the original 808.… Read More Behringer RD-8 MKII Now “The Most Authentic Analog Recreation Ever Produced”

June 28, 2021June 28, 202136 Comments

TR-909 Inspired Behringer RD-9 Drum Machine ‘Finally Shipping’

Behringer has announced that their RD-9 Rhythm Designer – a new drum machine design, based on the classic Roland TR-909, is now shipping….… Read More TR-909 Inspired Behringer RD-9 Drum Machine ‘Finally Shipping’

May 31, 2021June 5, 202145 Comments

Designing Mods For The Roland TR-808 Drum Machine

San Diego-based synth guru Synth Chaser shared this look into how he created mods for the Roland TR-808 drum machine of Dr. Mix.… Read More Designing Mods For The Roland TR-808 Drum Machine

May 20, 2021May 20, 20212 Comments

Novation Circuit Tracks Adds MIDI Tracks, Audio In, Analog Sync And More

The Circuit Tracks builds on the capabilities of the original circuit with features that many users asked for, including: dedicated MIDI sequencing tracks; sample loading via SD card; audio inputs for processing external audio; analog clock out and more.… Read More Novation Circuit Tracks Adds MIDI Tracks, Audio In, Analog Sync And More

February 9, 2021February 9, 202129 Comments

Novation Circuit Update, Coming Feb 9th, ‘Worth The Hype’

Novation shared this teaser video, promising an update for the Circuit groovebox on Feb 9th, 2021.… Read More Novation Circuit Update, Coming Feb 9th, ‘Worth The Hype’

February 4, 2021February 4, 202134 Comments

Korg Drumlogue Drum Machine (Sneak Preview)

The Korg Drumlogue is a hybrid analog + digital design that incorporates Korg’s Multi-Engine.… Read More Korg Drumlogue Drum Machine (Sneak Preview)

January 20, 2021January 27, 202139 Comments

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