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Synth Deals

Synth Deals: AKAI MPC Live II, Roland, Arturia

19 Jun 2024 · This week’s edition of Synth Deals features the AKAI MPC Live II, the Roland SP-404 MKII sampler, and the Arturia KeyStep Pro Chroma. Save up to 15%!

BEST BEAT MAKERS

Standalone Beat Makers: 5 Best Groove Machines

14 Jun 2024 · Got itchy fingers? Come down with a bad case of sampleritis? We have the cure for what ails you: the best standalone beat makers - for a variety of budgets.

HOW TO USE A DRUM MACHINE

How To Use A Drum Machine: 4 Beatmaking Basics

12 Jun 2024 · Beatmaking plug-ins and hardware drum machines can be tricky the first time around. We look at how to use a drum machine in your studio.

SOUNDS AND PRESETS

Sounds and Presets: HyperSynth HCard Special

12 Jun 2024 · In this week's Sounds and Presets, I want to showcase the work of HyperSynth who make modern storage cartridges for classic vintage digital synths such as the DX1, M1 and D50!

Synth Deals

Great Synth Deals from Roland Juno-DS, Novation, and Udo Audio

12 Jun 2024 · Save up to 20 percent with these deals on the Roland Juno-DS, a legendary synth from Novation, and one of Udo Audio's instruments!

E-DRUM DEALS

e-Drum Kit Deals – Starter Kit Bargains!

10 Jun 2024 · e-Drums are a great way to start playing drums. Here are three great entry-level e-Drum Kit Deals to consider.

SOUNDTRACK SYNTHS

Soundtrack Synths: Get That Blockbuster Sound

07 Jun 2024 · Modern big-budget movie scores are full of synths. Get the soundtrack synth sounds of Dune, Furiosa, Oppenheimer and more.

The Best Synth for You Based on Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type

17 May 2024 · Unsure what the best synth is for you? Use psychology to help you pick the perfect one.

E-Drum Deals: Drum Triggers from DDrum, Roland, and more!

13 May 2024 · Get your hybrid drumming start! There are some great deals on triggers from DDrums, Roland, Evans and more at Thomann!

Lo-Fi: Why Does It Sound So Good?

03 May 2024 · Why is lo-fi so imperfectly perfect? Find out how to add a lo-fi sound to your own recordings with our hardware and software picks.

Hybrid DJ: The Best Gear For Electronic Music

02 May 2024 · The hybrid DJ blurs the lines between spinning and live performance. These drum machines, effects and controllers can help take your rig to new heights of creativity.

The best desktop synths under $1000 for studio and live performance

02 May 2024 · Looking to make sounds out of the box? We check out some of the best desktop synths under $1000 for music creation and live performance.

Three Great e-Drum Kit Deals From Roland, Alesis & EFNOTE

29 Apr 2024 · This week's excellent e-Drum Kit Deals feature three of the top brands in e-Drumming and a wealth of savings!

Classic Gear: Roland System-100M – Roland’s Finest Hour

26 Apr 2024 · The Roland System 100M remains a high-water mark for both the company and analogue synthesizers in general. And yet its success was far from guaranteed. Read on to find out why.

Roland GO:PODCAST turns your Smartphone into a Production House

23 Apr 2024 · With the Roland GO:PODCAST, you get an app-integrated smartphone production system with a versatile USB desktop mic for content creators.

Roland TR-8S, ASM Hydrasynth Desktop, IK Multimedia iRig Keys I/O

Synth Deals: Roland TR-8S, ASM and IK Multimedia

17 Apr 2024 · The mighty Roland TR-8S is six classic Roland drum machines in one – get it now for a low price! Check out the Synth Deals of the Week.

E-Drum Deals: EFNOTE & Alesis Kits and a Roland e-Drum Brain

15 Apr 2024 · Two great deals on kits at either end of the price scale, and Roland's class-leading e-Drum module all with healthy savings this week!

Best Beginner Gear: Entry-Level Music Equipment for Your Music

12 Apr 2024 · Our pick of the best beginner gear will help you craft your musical experience. Helping you choose what you could need on your playing journey

Classic Gear: Korg Poly-800 – The affordable ‘80s poly

12 Apr 2024 · The Korg Poly-800 is about as ‘80s as they come. Here’s how it broke the $1000 price barrier and became a runaway hit.

The Best Roland JUNO Alternatives for Classic 1980s Sounds

09 Apr 2024 · We look at some of the best Roland JUNO alternatives for adding retro-style analogue synth leads, basses, and pads to your productions.

Eurorack Synthesizers: How modular has changed synths

05 Apr 2024 · You don’t have to splash out for Eurorack to get some of its benefits. Here are some of the ways that modular has changed traditional synths for the better as well as recommendations for Eurorack ...