Drum Machines
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Happy 909 day! Why we love Roland's classic drum machine (and the best VST plugin versions for your DAW)
By Computer Music published
Unappreciated upon release, Roland’s TR-909 drum machine reshaped a musical era and still sets standards for new generations
Transform your Roland TR-707/727 drum machine into an 808, 909 or LinnDrum with this ROM expansion
By Simon Arblaster published
Seven machines in one
Behringer’s RD-6 drum machine arrives in an eye-popping range of colour options
By Ben Rogerson published
You could have this Roland TR-606 clone in silver, but where would be the fun in that?
Dave Smith’s Tempest drum machine has been “retired”, but new products are on the way
By Ben Rogerson published
Smith and Roger Linn’s classic beatmaker goes out of production
Akai Tom Cat review
By Electronic Musician published
An analogue drum machine with a sound all its own
It turns out that Google Wear OS smartwatches contain a secret drum machine
By Ben Rogerson published
Here’s how to make beats on your wrist
Beatbox is a cardboard drum machine that you can build in under an hour
By Ben Rogerson last updated
Best of 2019: And it’s easy to recycle if you ever want to get rid of it
NAMM 2020: Behringer stays in the groove with the RD-6 drum machine, a Roland TR-606 clone
By Ben Rogerson last updated
The perfect partner for the TD-3?
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