76 Results for "percussion"

WMD opens preorders on METRON advanced trigger and gate sequencer

At last, after two years of waiting, the WMD trigger sequencer is poised for release. The METRON is now available for preorder and should ship early 2019

New Korg Volcas: Micro Modular and Digital Percussion Synthesizer

Just when you thought Korg had lost interest in the Volca series of mini synths two new ones pop up on Instagram - a Buchla inspired Micro Modular and a Digital Percussion Synthesizer.

Prok Drums: Mighty Morphing virtual analog DSP drum module kits

A Bassdrum, Snare, Hi-Hat and Clap in four DIY modules that use DSP based virtual analog as their sound source and let you morph through the synthesis parameters in XY 2D. Very cool kits.

Alesis Strike Multipad: hit it, beat it, sample it, loop it

The performance pad controller is back with a sampling audio engine, on-screen editing, triggers, 9 velocity sensitive pads and audio looping in a device that you beat with sticks.

Behringer both disappoint and thrill us with an update the on RD-909

Uli Behringer takes to the internet to tell us that the RD-909 is not coming as soon as we'd like but if we're patient then we're going to love the price.

Rakit Metal Synth: a mad percussive and metallic noise box

Build your own percussive and noise shaping synth box with a Polivoks inspired filter and bags of personality. The Rakit Metal Synth is an easy build, great value and a load of fun to play with.

Tanzbär 2 the hybrid drum computer from MFB is ready to make beats

Tanzbär 2 brings 8 channels of analog and 8 channels of samples into its advanced step sequencing eco-system. It includes a little bass synthesizer, 3 sample voices with analog filters and 10 sample ...

909 Day – Behringer reveal the RD-909 Rhythm Designer

The combination of Knobcon and 909 Day was too much of a temptation for Behringer and so they had to reveal the prototype of their RD-909 Rhythm Designer.

System80 opens preorders on their TR-808 inspired 880 Eurorack drum machine

System80 has recreated the legendary TR-808 Rhythm Composer in Eurorack modular format. The 880 Drum Machine couples 16 classic analog drum sounds with TR-style step sequencing in 60HP.

Knobcon 2018: First look at the finished Behringer RD-808 Rhythm Designer

Knobcon this weekend will hopefully reveal a lot of wonderfully electronic sound making machines. First up are the first images of the production version of Behringer's RD-808 Rhythm Designer drum machine.

909 Day: DSP Synthesizers releases 909 based “Plugin Synth” on a USB stick

Using Virtual Analog Technology DSP Synths has recreated the Roland TR-909 as the R909 Plugin Synthesizer on a USB stick. Plug it into any device and you have 909 sounds ready to go.

Endorphin.es BLCK_Noir deepest darkest drum synth module released today.

7 drum voices through 5 channels with effect processing and filter throttling routing through one deep and dark 30HP module. Could this be the perfect percussion sound source for your rack?

New series of modular based sample packs kicks off with Mutant

Audiotent is kicking off a series of sample packs tackling Eurorack modules with the Mutable Instruments Plaits macro-oscillator. Mutant has 270 loops covering all 16 synthesis modes in handy, sequenced ...

808 Day: Behringer drop an RD-808 jam video and tease a 909 day announcement

Not as much going on this 808 Day as we'd hoped but we do get a good sound demo of the forthcoming RD-808 with some hints at pricing and release date. Will we see an RD-909 on 909 Day?

Behringer suggests we fasten our seat belts for 808 Day – is their clone ready?

Other than a pair of trainers Roland is not sparking much anticipation for 808 Day on the 8th August. Behringer meanwhile is hinting that they are going to make it all about their RD-808 analogue drum machine.

Oddball: Grab a ball and start bouncing beats and controlling MIDI

If Steve McQueen in The Great Escape was a DJ then Oddball would be his beat making weapon of choice. Bounce the ball, make beats, repeat. It could also be an interesting physics-based MIDI controller.