328 Results for "sampler"

AKAI MPC 3.7 Update: “Everything Is Faster, Smarter, and More Intuitive”

The latest MPC update enhances MPCe Pad control, upgrades the Step Sequencer, and more. Find out how to get AKAI MPC 3.7.

Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II: Now with 128 MB!

The Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II gets a much-deserved hardware update with twice as much memory as before. Now ready for pre-order!

Casio SX-C1 Sampler: Future Retro Handheld Beat Maker – Is This the SK-1 Reborn?

The first big surprise of NAMM is the Casio SX-C1 Sampler, an SP-404-like machine with a built-in mic, 64GB of memory and retro Casio sounds.

Stylophone VOICE: The World’s Most Stylish Sampler?

Stylophone VOICE is a portable sampler with 3 voices, effects, a sequencer, and the legendary stylus. A Stylophone sampler for 50 bucks? Sign me up!

Yamaha SEQTRAK 2.0: Major Update Adds new Track Types and More!

The Yamaha SEQTRAK gets a major firmware update! New track types and workflow improvements make the tiny groovebox even more versatile.

AmenBreak VST, Skew v2, Strum Plate: Free Plugins of the Week

Let's kick off the new year with three awesome freebies released at the end of 2025. Check out AmenBreak VST, Skew v2, and Strum Plate.

The Birth of the Fairlight CMI – When Computers Took Over Music

It's been 50 years since the inception of Fairlight, the company that brought us the first-ever commercial digital sampler, the Fairlight CMI. We take a look at how it started.

Highlights of the Year: My Favorite Gear of 2025

Happy Holidays, everyone! Before we get ready for the new year, it's time to look back at my personal highlights of 2025. Spoiler alert: no synths this time!

Elektron Tonverk Update 1.2.0: More Reverb, New Arp and Smarter Dynamics

Elektron Tonverk is the big uber sampler from Sweden. Update 1.2.0 now includes Steel Box Reverb, Filter Folder, and more!

Serato Sample 2.2.0 Update: SLAB Support and Added Stem Flexibility

The Serato Sample 2.2.0 Update brings enhanced hardware integration and deeper control over Stem processing and automation within your DAW.

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field Amp Update: New Amp Synth Engine & More!

The Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field gets a big update! The new Amp Synth Engine lets you record your guitar through the OP-1's effects. But that's not all!

Best Samplers, Grooveboxes and Drum Machines of 2025: Our Top 5

With several spectacular new releases, 2025 was a great year for groove machines! We check out the best samplers and drum machines of the year.

Klevgrand Parrot: A Creative Live-Looping Effect for Your DAW

The Klevgrand Parrot plugin is a flexible live sample looper capable of adding subtle variation and glitching, or it can become a songwriting tool.

Elektron Tonverk: Granular Power and Sequencer Magic in One Box – Review!

Elektron Tonverk is a hardware workstation that combines sampling, sequencing, and granular sound design, inspiring both studio and stage. Here’s my review.

1010music bento – New 1.3 Firmware Adds Fireball Wavetable Synth and More!

The 1010music bento beta firmware update is now a full release and adds more than just the Fireball synth engine!

Polyend Play+: Play in the Dirt With New Firmware

The new features just keep on coming, with firmware 1.3 adding new synth Dirt to Polyend’s Play+.

Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim Supertone: Inspired by Reggae, Made for Everything – Now Available!

Straight from Jamaica comes this new groovebox: the Teenage Engineering EP-40 Riddim Supertone is now available including Ting. Dub sirens!

Torso Electronics S-4 Sculpting Sampler White Edition Now Available!

The Torso Electronics S-4 now comes in a White Edition, and it's available to buy now.

5 of the Most Underrated Drum Machines

Here are five underrated drum machines that should be on your radar.

Polyend Tracker Updates: Now with Focus Loop

The Polyend Tracker series gets an update! The new firmware for the Polyend Tracker Mini, Tracker+, and Tracker includes a feature many users had requested.

Boom Bap Beats Like in the 90s: Here’s What You Need – Perfect Match!

What do you need to create explosive boom bap beats? Today, we'll reveal the secret ingredients for achieving 90s-style hip-hop sounds. The perfect match!

Against the Grain: Best Granular Synths & Samplers 2025

Granular synths and samplers are among the most powerful tools for creative sound design. We check out the best granular synths of 2025.

MPC Vs Maschine: Which Is the Best for You?

With the release of the new Live III, the MPC Vs Maschine battle is hotter than ever. Which series is right for you, Akai or native Instruments?

AKAI MPC Live III Review: Welcome to the Future

The AKAI MPC Live III is a true quantum leap – not only in terms of sheer power, but also in terms of workflow and expression. Read our review to find out more.