Drum Machine History | Podcast
The drum machine has progressed massively since the days of the home organ player. Here Oli Freke takes us through a brief history, with lots of audio examples.
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The drum machine has progressed massively since the days of the home organ player. Here Oli Freke takes us through a brief history, with lots of audio examples.
The Digitakt II offers a more modular approach to sound creation as well as packing in more sampler tracks, an enhanced sequencer and more.
Erica Synths have announced that they are planning on releasing a new version of their latest drum machine, and will be discontinuing the current production model.
In the first of a two-part series, Eddie Bazil explains how some simple adjustments in your DAW will help you achieve more bounce in your drum beats, by adding syncopation, swing and dynamism.
SEQTRAK is a lightweight, portable production system that packs in a range of drum programming, synthesis, sampling and sound design capabilities.
Elekton have announced the release of a major OS update that brings a range of new features to their hybrid drum machine.
Sonicware are currently running a Kickstarter campaign to fund the creation of Lofi-12 XT, an advanced version of their popular Lofi-12 groovebox and sampler instrument.
Sequential have teamed up with Novation and Focusrite to give synth enthusiasts the chance to win a Take 5 synthesizer, Circuit Rhythm sampler/drum machine and Scarlett 18i20 audio interface.
Roland have announced the release of system updates for their TR-8S and TR-6S Rhythm Performer instruments, along with a new version of the TR-EDITOR companion app.
Perkons is the Latvian name for the Baltic god of thunder, a fitting name for a thunderous drum machine.
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Akai are celebrating 35 years of their MPC platform with the release of a new version of their flagship instrument that boasts a retro look along with increased processing power and storage.
Never afraid to be different, Korg have combined analogue and digital in a unique drum machine.
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Elektron have announced the release of OS 1.20 for Syntakt, expanding the instruments melodic capabilities with the addition of two new Machines.