Teenage Engineering has announced the launch of its EP-133 KO II sampler, based on the PO-33 KO but with more power, more sampling capabilities, a fully reworked sequencer and brand new punch-in effects. It has a price that actually seems attainable (the kind of price you’d think you might be […]
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Elektron has announced its celebration of 25 years with the release of limited e25 Remix Editions of three of their units, the Digitakt, Digitone and Syntakt. Hand-built in stainless steel, individually numbered and with laser-etched logos, they come in a unique box design/build, and also come with e25 poster versions […]
KORG announces its flagship KAOSS Replay, a self-contained performance tool serving as a combined solution for musicians, performers and producers. It features unparalleled KAOSS Pad and Effects, expanded sample playback and sampling capabilities, plus intuitive and precise DJ controls. It’s designed as a standalone unit which can be used without […]
KORG has announced the launch of its MPS-10 drum, percussion and sampler pad, claiming it to be the “next step in the constant evolution of drum performance and musical expression.” The unit features ten pads, high quality sound source, versatile sampler, four CC pads, and a four-track looper, plus external […]
Pocket Animal Audio has shown off its latest creation, the Woovebox, which is a powerful and portable audio workstation and groovebox which aims to help musicians flesh out ideas and even complete entire tracks by building on simple ideas and adding listener interest through conditional triggering and modification of distinct […]
Donner is perhaps better known for its digital pianos and other more traditional instruments rather than the slightly more quirky portable music creation devices, but it has just launched a campaign on Kickstarter to have its new MEDO multi-function musical instrument gain funding for production. The take on the MEDO […]
Many people have a soft spot for the 1980s sampling keyboards, whether they were there and owned them at the time, or are younger but look back and enjoy the nostalgia. Now comes Wofi, a portable cloud-connected sample synthesiser from Kiviak Instruments which takes a lot of its inspiration from […]
Ever since Chompi appeared on Kickstarter and vastly exceeded expectations by raising over $1m in funding, excitement for the quirky, colourful little synth has been growing. As we approach a possible launch date and the initial backers get their hands on the instrument, the creators have been sharing more videos […]
Roland has announced a limited edition version of its highly acclaimed SP-404MKII sampler as it teams up with Stones Throw Records to release a unit with custom panel artwork designed by Jeff Jank, exclusive sample banks, and new music created by musicians at Stones Throw. If looks are as important […]
MONOpulator is an all-in-one four-track 8 step sequencer, sampler and a drum machine, currently seeking funding on Indiegogo. Developer JD Sweet lays out the following features: Place kick drums, snares, hi hats and crashes up to 8 positions each. 200% pitch control to speed up or slow down Playback & […]
As well as the iMASCHINE App for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, Native Instruments has announced a new, compact, cheaper alternative to its MASCHINE hardware. MASCHINE MIKRO offers the same kind of performance and features as its bigger brother but at a reduced price and size. This latest addition to […]
Calling it “the ultimate percussive sampling instrument”, Roland introduces the SPD-SX Sampling Pad, making it easy to capture, manipulate and play back audio. Features include: Unique sampling-pad concept — the only instrument of its kind in the world 2 GB internal memory, enabling approximately 360 minutes of sampling (mono) without […]
BOSS celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Loop Station with a dynamic new lineup of RC-series loopers. Introducing the RC-3 and RC-30: portable, powerful pedals with super-sized internal memory that captures up to three hours of stereo looping. The RC-3 is a one-track stereo looper housed in a compact pedal; […]
Roland’s acclaimed SP-404 performance sampler takes an exciting leap forward with the new SP-404SX. In addition to the fun, fast, hands-on features of the original, the new model offers enhanced sound quality with pure 16-bit linear sampling, improved DSP effects, smooth FX switching, a more versatile pattern sequencer (with a […]
Korg has shown off a major upgrade to its M3 music workstation and sampler in the shape of the M3 Xpanded. This free upgrade offers 668MB of expansive new sounds, interactive interface functionality, advanced sequencer enhancements and additions to the KARMA technology. Sound samples include three new acoustic pianos, 3-way […]
