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5 live Roland SP-404 jams that will blow your mind
By Matt Mullen last updated
In honour of 404 day, here are five live performances that showcase what this classic sampler can do
Akai Pro drops a Timbaland edition of the MPC Live 2, and it comes with “the hardest drum sounds ever put inside an MPC”
By Ben Rogerson published
“This is the peak of when technology, culture and excellence come together,” says Timbo
Roland SPD-SX Pro review
By Tom Bradley published
Roland delivers the goods on the long-awaited follow up to its popular SPD-SX sample pad
Chompi is a super-cute sampler that was inspired by the Casio SK-1 and looks like a kid-friendly OP-1
By Ben Rogerson published
“Magical, tape music instrument” also features effects and a looper
Roland SH-4d
By Si Truss published
Roland releases yet another groovebox that emulates the company’s heritage instruments. However, there’s a real reason to be excited here…
It looks like the WoFi sampler / granular synth can emulate classic samplers and could be the most surprising launch of the year
By Simon Arblaster published
Kiviak Instruments has quietly announced something quite exciting
MIDI sequencing plugin Strokes revamped with sampler and effects
By Matt Mullen published
"What was once a MIDI sequencer is now a fully fledged, self-contained instrument/groovebox featuring 8 samplers, a reverb, and delay"
Elektron Syntakt
By Si Truss published
Elektron’s latest groovebox borrows sounds and ideas from various places in the company’s product line. We ask if this is more than the sum of its parts
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