8 Results for "samplers"

Casio SXC-1: The New Sampler Syncs Loops, But Will it Chop Them?

Casio Japan has officially announced its SXC-1. It looks pretty cool - but we still have questions.

The History Of Mellotron: British Giants

Everyone from the Beatles to Oasis used the Mellotron. Although it's a very British story, the history of Mellotron actually began in America.

Chris Huggett: The History of a British Synth Giant

Chris Hugget pioneered a hybrid analogue/digital synthesis and perfected it in instruments for EDP, OSC, Novation and more.

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.

Samplers with Analog Filters: Get the Best of 2 Worlds

Pairing digital samples with analog filters can yield some creamy and delicious results. Here are the top samplers with analog filters.

Standalone Beat Makers: 5 Best Groove Machines

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.

Lo-Fi: Why Does It Sound So Good?

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.

Roland Drops SP-404MKII Stones Throw Limited Edition

Custom-skinned version of the popular SP-404MKII phrase sampler includes Stones Throw artist-created sample banks, a vinyl record and mixtape.