Latest about Drum Machines
“An all-round upgrade, but it’s unlikely to convince any sceptics”: Elektron Digitakt II review
Elektron's influential sampler returns with enhanced audio capabilities, new filters and LFOs – and now supports Overbridge too
Slice beats, humanise grooves and work around the 4-track limit: 9 Ableton Move workflow tips
We catch up with Ableton to get some tips on how to get the most out of the company's new hardware groovebox
Best drum machines 2024: for every style and budget
From drum synths to samplers - expert advice on the best beat makers from Roland, Elektron, Teenage Engineering and more
Roland designer Atsushi Hoshiai reveals the origin of the TR-909's sounds
"Mr. 909" reveals the story behind the legendary drum machine's hi-hats and cymbals in an interview with Attack Magazine
6 ways to process your drum machine
Whether analogue, digital or sampled, drum machine sounds often benefit from a touch of polish. Here are 6 go-to effects…
Get to know your drum machine's sequencer
Your machine’s features explained, and how you can make the most of them
MPC Stems goes standalone, bringing on-device stem separation to the MPC One, Live, X and more
MPC owners can now split samples up into four layers of stems using tech from Zplane
“A retro-contemporary beats machine of the highest detail and calibre”: Cherry Audio CR-78 review
The drum machine with one foot in the past makes a welcome return to the future. We show the CR-78 a glimpse of 2024
"Making electronic music technology more accessible": Erica Synths and Richie Hawtin's Bullfrog Drums is an educational drum machine inspired by the Roland TR-909
This seven-voice sample-based drum machine is designed to be paired with the other instruments in Erica Synth's educational "ecosystem", Bullfrog and Bullfrog XL
