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Roland’s SP-404MKII creative sampler promises next-level performance beatmaking
By Ben Rogerson published
Improved pads, an OLED screen, new effects and more
Elektron Octatrack MkII
By Si Truss last updated
Swedish brand updates its flagship hardware sampler
Novation Circuit Rhythm
By Si Truss published
Hot on the heels of the impressive Circuit Tracks, Novation adds a sampler to its groovebox range
Behringer channels Mutable Instruments’ Plaits in Brains, a multi-engine digital oscillator
By Ben Rogerson published
It wasn’t a DAW or a groovebox after all
Roland Verselab MV-1
By Martin Delaney published
The MV-1 prioritises vocals – as per the name – but it still covers you for samples and instruments
Yes, you really can play Doom on your 1010Blackbox sampler… or can you?
By Ben Rogerson published
The April Fools’ prank just ate itself
The 4 iconic samplers that changed musical history (and how they did it)
By Computer Music published
How Fairlight, E-MU, Akai and Elektron changed the game
Korg Volca Sample 2
By Si Truss published
Does the second generation Volca deliver a new level of performance for the ever-popular sample player?
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