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Roland TR-8S, TR-6S Updated With New Sonic Options, Probability Functions

Roland has released TR-8S v2.5 and TR-6S v1.5 firmware, free updates that deliver a stack of new features, including new sonic options, probability functions and more.… Read More Roland TR-8S, TR-6S Updated With New Sonic Options, Probability Functions

August 31, 2022September 1, 20224 Comments

Behringer RD-8 mk1 vs mk2 Head-To-Head Comparison

The RD-8 MKII fixed some issues that users identified with the original RD-8, but the differences are subtle enough that most users will see no reason to upgraded. … Read More Behringer RD-8 mk1 vs mk2 Head-To-Head Comparison

April 12, 20227 Comments

The Korg Electribe ER-1 – A Modern Classic?

The ER-1 is a strange little box, because it doesn’t have the kick of classic Roland drum machines, and it’s analog modeled voices don’t sound especially authentic.… Read More The Korg Electribe ER-1 – A Modern Classic?

March 20, 202215 Comments

The Rokton Drum Machine, AKA ‘The Soviet 808’

Here’s a look at a rare Soviet drum machine, the Formanta UDM, aka the Rokton.… Read More The Rokton Drum Machine, AKA ‘The Soviet 808’

January 7, 20224 Comments

Roland TR-606 + Mods Make It A ‘TR-608’

Synthesist Hainbach shared this look at his ‘TR-608’ – a Roland TR-606 drum machine with some custom mods.… Read More Roland TR-606 + Mods Make It A ‘TR-608’

May 6, 20217 Comments

Behringer RD-9 Release Date Delayed Until At Least March 2021

Behringer today shared an update on their long-delayed RD-9, a new drum machine based on the classic Roland TR-909.… Read More Behringer RD-9 Release Date Delayed Until At Least March 2021

January 28, 202148 Comments

Elektron Analog Rytm mkII Review & In-Depth Demo

Here’s an in-depth look at the Elektron Analog Rytm mkII.… Read More Elektron Analog Rytm mkII Review & In-Depth Demo

January 26, 2021January 26, 20214 Comments

Roland TR-6S vs TR-8S vs MC-101 Hands-On Comparison

This video takes a look at the new Roland TR-6S, comparing it to both the TR-8S and the MC-101.… Read More Roland TR-6S vs TR-8S vs MC-101 Hands-On Comparison

October 1, 2020October 1, 20205 Comments

A Love Letter To The Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer

On ‘909 Day’, Sunshine Jones shared A Love Letter To The Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer.… Read More A Love Letter To The Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer

September 9, 20195 Comments

How To Import MIDI Drum Loops Into Hardware Drum Machines

The latest loopop video takes a look at importing MIDI drum loops into hardware drum machines.… Read More How To Import MIDI Drum Loops Into Hardware Drum Machines

June 9, 20195 Comments

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