135 Results for "Drum Machine"

Nordic electronic pioneers: How to sound like Röyksopp

For a small-town electronic duo, Röyksopp had a major impact on the global music scene. We look at the instruments that made up their sound.

Rave pioneers: How to sound like Orbital

We check out some of the core studio and stage instruments that helped create the industrial, euphoric sound of rave pioneers Orbital.

How to sound like Jean-Michel Jarre

As one of electronic music's early exponents, Jean-Michel Jarre is an inspiration for many. We check out some of his favourite synths!

The best budget grooveboxes to take a break from your DAW

Are you stuck in the mud creatively? We check out some of the best budget grooveboxes for standalone beat creation and live performance.

The best budget drum machines for music production

Drum machines provide the creative foundation for songwriting in so many musical Genres. We check out some of the best budget drum machines.

1010music Nanobox Razzmatazz: Gooves, beats and juicy crisps

It's shocking pink and rocking your beat-making world with planet-sized beats in the adorably small and portable Nanobox Razzmatazz.

REVIEW: Roland AIRA Compact T-8, J-6 and E-4

Over the summer Roland introduced us to 3 little AIRA Compact machines, the T-8, J-6 and E-4. Are they a perfect techno party or will they fall flat?

Review: Korg drumlogue – the drum machine of the future?

The wait is finally over and the Korg drumlogue has arrived! We had the opportunity to take the hybrid drum machine for a test drive in our review.

Celebrate 909 day with a virtual ER-99 Rhythm Machine in your browser

Extralife Instruments has thrown an emulation of the Roland TR-909 online for us all to play with. It's called the ER-99 and it's a load of fun.

The Best Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance

Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.

How to sound like Vince Clarke of Depeche Mode, Yazoo and Erasure

Dive into the world of Vince Clarke, a true legend of synth-pop. We check out his most prominent projects and how he got his sound.

Erica Synths Perkons HD-01: Ready for manufacturing

PREORDERS OPEN NOW! Last year, the Perkons was the most exciting device seen at Superbooth, but component shortages halted production. - not anymore!

Elektron Syntakt is official: 3x the A4 at half the size?

Syntakt is official! Elektron's new 12-track hybrid digital / analog groovebox is available now, priced around EUR 950.

Review: Isla Instruments S2400 performance sampler

The Isla Instruments S2400 is a beast of a performance sampler that takes clues from the legendary SP1200. We’ve taken it for a spin in our review.

Roland50 Studio is going to ruin your day

An 808, 303 and 101 running in my browser? Say goodbye to your productivity because the Roland50 Studio is going to keep you busy and entertained all day.  

Hiroaki Nishijima shows us the next Behringer synth he’s working on

Korg MS-20 inventor Hiroaki Nishijima has been working with Behringer on their new synth line and gave us a sneak preview of the Hirotribe groovebox.

The browser groovebox tahti.studio gets an exciting update

Web-based instruments like tahti.studio are becoming more and more developed in their features, and now access to a sample library.

AudiaLab Synapse Drums creates drum samples with artificial intelligence

AudiaLab Synapse Drums comes up with royalty-free drum samples on the spot and you can download them for use in your own productions!

Landscape Noon: Passive analog drum machine synthesizer

Noon is an 8 channel powerless instrument that's strangely powered by incoming voltages giving it a natural and organically activated breath. This should be good!

First Look Review: Twisted Electrons’ Blast Beats

Twisted Electrons turned FM chips from 90s SoundBlaster audio cards into the Blast Beats groove box. We put a prototype through its paces.

Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 hit by component shortages

The super-exciting Perkons HD-01 drum machine that was the star of Superbooth has run into trouble with finding micro-controllers. But Erica Synths has a plan!

Behringer RD-9 spotted in the wild

A Facebook photo shows the elusive and almost mythical Behringer RD-9 in the hands of a genuine paying customer.

Custom Series 49: Is this the ultimate SOMA Laboratory workstation?

Custom designed and built by Israel Criado Martin of Erinaq for electronic artist Richard Devine the Custom Series 49 crafts a world of SOMA Labs into an instrument.

The Pill Stereo: Analog Ducking for live performance

New updates to The Pill Stereo make it a thumpingly good live performance effect for ducking synths with drum machines, microphones and other sources.