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Jeff Mills TR-909

Techno Legends Use This Gear: Jeff Mills and His Roland TR-909

11 Jul · This drum machine has accompanied Jeff Mills for decades, shaping the techno sound like no other device.

Drum Deals and Affordable Electronic Drums at Thomann Music Days 2025!

02 Jul · There are loads of awesome drum deals for drummers at Thomann Music Days 2025! Evans, Roland, DW - up to 30% off!

Pedal Deals and Amps on Sale: Thomann Music Days 2025!

02 Jul · Save on Line6, Boss, Ampeg, and more—these pedal deals are only available during the Thomann Music Days 2025 until July 22, 2025!

MIDI Tools

The Best MIDI Tools for your Studio and Live Rig

30 Jun · If you’re running a large MIDI setup, you can't do without them: Maximize the potential of your rig with these MIDI tools and problem solvers!

Best Practice Amps

Best Practice Amps: Affordable Amplifiers for Practicing at Home

30 Jun · Looking for an amp to work on your chops ah home? Then check out these best practice amps with many modern features!

HISTORY OF ROLAND

The History of Roland Synthesizers: Japanese Giants

27 Jun · From monosynths to modulars, Junos to Jupiters, the history of Roland synthesizers takes in some of the most famous synthesizers of all time.

Roland Mood Pan (MN-10): An Electronic Handpan for Meditation and Sound Design

24 Jun · The Roland Mood Pan is a unique instrument that combines meditative sounds and intuitive operation, making it ideal for creative sound journeys.

Buyer Beware: The Most Expensive Synths of All Time

16 Jun · The most sought-after vintage synths fetch astronomical prices on the used market. We check out some of the most expensive synths and affordable alternatives.

Deals of the Week

Beatmaking Deals of the Week: Save on Drum Machines, Grooveboxes & More!

14 Jun · Beatmaking Deals of the week: Save on a modern drum machine classic, a creative groovebox, and a high-end MIDI keyboard controller!

KORG SYNTHS

The History of Korg Synthesizers: Japanese Giants

13 Jun · We take a look at the history of Korg synthesizers, the rebel company of the Japanese Big Three that did things their way.

SYNTHS FOR BANDS

7 of the Best Synths for Indie Bands

06 Jun · Looking for a synthesizer to fill out your group’s on-stage sound? These are the best synths for indie bands.

Stage Keyboards

Best Stage Keyboards for Organ Players: All-in-one Gigging Machines

02 Jun · Modern stage keyboards are all-in-one gigging machines that include everything you need for a live performance. Let's check out the best stage keyboards!

Best Boss Katana Amps

Best Boss Katana Amps for Home, Studio & Gigs

23 May · When looking for the best Boss Katana, it can be hard to know where to start! This range of amps has so many uses, so let's check out which could be best.

Highlights

Tops and Flops This Week: E-Drums or Real Drums, Boss Plugins, YouTube Birthday

17 May · We come back to the age-old question of e-drums or real drums. Also, Boss released subscription based plugins and YouTube turned 20.

Boss Effects Pedals Plugin: The legendary stompboxes in your DAW!

16 May · Boss Effects Pedals plugin, eight officially licensed Boss pedals like the SD-1 and the DS-1 come into your DAW for the first time.

Roland DrumLink – Go Wireless With Your V-Drums – Available Now!

13 May · Available to buy now, the new Roland DrumLink products deliver wireless connectivity for the cable-conscious V-Drummer.

AI SYNTHESIS

AI Synthesis: The Unbelievable Future Of Synthesizers Is Almost Here

09 May · In this special report on AI synthesis, we try to answer the question: could an AI-powered soft synth someday mimic a Roland Jupiter-8?

Roland SH-4d Update v2.0 Adds Two New Oscillator Models, Pattern Chain, Effects

08 May · This surprise update for the Roland SH-4d drops Harmonic and Step Oscillator Models plus pattern chaining, system-level effects and more.

BUDGET SAMPLERS

The Best Budget Samplers for Music Production

05 May · Sampling is still one of the most powerful aspects of music production, we've selected some of the best budget samplers for creating beats.

Guitar Show 2025: Italy’s Gear Show Comes to Bologna!

05 May · Guitar Show 2025 will be in Bologna from May 10 to 11, 2025. It offers everything a guitar and bass player could desire.

7 Huge Synthesizer Plugin Collections – Tops and Flops

26 Apr · Looking for a one-stop-shop for your synth plugins? There are some very decent collections out there, all with something to offer. We take a look and try and figure out which one is the best!