Drum Machines
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Teenage Engineering and Love Hultèn’s CHD-4 ‘heartbeat drum machine’ has a very special purpose
By Ben Rogerson published
It’s one of a kind in every conceivable way
A short history of the drum machine
By Computer Music last updated
Drum machine invention started nearly 100 years ago, before heading to its heyday and the current renaissance. We track its progress
Korg finally unveils Drumlogue, a hybrid drum machine that can also be used as a fully-fledged synth
By Ben Rogerson published
Analogue and digital drum sounds cross paths with an expanded ‘logue Multi-Engine
Polyend Play
By Si Truss published
The Polish developers follow cult hit Tracker with a sample-powered drum machine. But, as we discover, Play isn’t as straightforward as it appears
8 new drum machines and grooveboxes you need to know about in 2022
By Si Truss published
Get better beats, basslines and grooves from this year's best hardware
The 10 drum machines that changed musical history
By Daniel Griffiths published
The incredible stories behind 10 landmark beat boxes that made music dance to a different drum
Behringer says there’s something “in the air tonight” as it invokes Phil Collins to tease potential Roland CR-78 drum machine clone
By Ben Rogerson published
We can feel it coming (at some unspecified point in the future)
New grooveboxes and drum machines for 2022
By Gear Expo 2022 published
Gear Expo 2022: Make sweet beats all year long with the latest rhythm-first groove makers
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