Hardware grooveboxes news
Native Instruments has released Maschine+ 2.3.0, bringing the new features of Maschine 3.7 software to the standalone. Two weeks ago, Native Instruments released the 3.7 update for Maschine 3 software, featuring many great additions users […]
Charles Vestal, lead dev of Move Schwung, has uploaded X0X, a custom firmware that turns the M-VAVE FM-1 into a Rebirth-like groovebox for your pocket. The topic of FM-1 and AI-coded firmwares is going absolutely […]
3dSam Sloop is a new free, open-source custom firmware that turns the M-VAVE FM-1 into a 4-track groovebox. In the early evening, Peter Gombos released Groove OS, a custom firmware that turns the FM-1 into […]
Groove OS is a new custom firmware for the M-VAVE FM-1 that turns the 60€ FM Synthesizer into an 8-track groovebox. In the last two weeks, the market for open-source custom firmware for hardware products […]
Run VST plugins (Linux) on the Akai MPC OS standalone (MPC Live/One/Key, Force) using sd88me’s new workaround. MPC OS is the proprietary operating system found on all standalone Akai MPCs and the Force. Every MPC/Force […]
Movy by DimaDake is a new sequencer module for the Schwung framework that turns the Ableton Move into a 16-track groovebox The Ableton Move community has been on fire over the last few weeks. Just […]
athousanddetails 9W9 is a new extension that brings a Roland TR-909 drum machine emulation into Ableton Move Schwung. Gustavo Lima (athousanddetails) has ported AudioKit Pro’s open-source 606 code to the Ableton Move Schwung framework using […]
athousanddetails 6W6 is a new extension that brings a fully synthesized Roland TR-606 drum machine emulation into Ableton Move Schwung. Audiokit Pro released Super 606 Drums today, an authentic TR-606 emulation for iOS. You can […]
Lambda Synthetics PolyPulse, previewed at Superbooth 23, is a unique groovebox powered by algorithmic sequencing, multi-synthesis synthesis & sampling. It’s now available. The PolyPulse is certainly one of the most powerful yet most unusual grooveboxes […]
EP-133 K.O II 2.5: Teenage Engineering adds USB audio in and out, sample reverse, arpeggiator, and more to its compact sampler with the new firmware. With the MPC Sample, Akai has put a major competitor […]
Akai MPC 3.9: the new firmware turns the standalone MPCs and Force into a full multi-waveform Synthesizer, with no extra plugins required. Akai delivered a double blow today. With the MPC One G2 and MPC […]
Akai MPC Key 37 G2 is the second generation of its 37-key keyboard MPC with four times more power, better connectivity, and more. Akai today unveiled the second generation of the MPC One, boasting more […]
Akai MPC One G2 is the second generation of its entry-level MPC groove workstation with four times more power, better connectivity, and more. Standalone MPCs are popular and frequently used in DAWless setups. The most […]
Lonesoulsurfer Acid Drip is a new Raspberry Pi-based open-source DIY groovebox with a built-in acid bassline synth and drum machine. There’s a groovebox for every budget, from entry-level to premium models. Those on a tight […]
Akai MPC Live III is the next generation of its MPC standalone groove workstation with more power, hands-on control, and all-new 3D sensing technology. At the end of last year, Akai released the MPC Live […]
Superbooth 2026: Twisted Electrons FLEXFM is an upcoming 8-voice hybrid groovebox with sampling, FM synthesis, and analog filters. Alex from Twisted Electrons has consistently pursued his own exciting paths with his instruments over the past […]
Sonicware deconstruct Minimal is a new groovebox that goes back to the roots with dedicated drum machine tracks, sampler, and synth engines. A lot of electronic music in the past was created with fairly simple […]
Superbooth 2026: dadamachines TBD-16 is a new portable groovebox that is playful, deep, and hackable at anytime. Berlin is a hotspot for music tech developers. It’s also home to many of the best-known companies, such […]
Akai has released the new MPC 3.8 firmware that deeply integrates the MPC Sample with the flagship MPC/Force devices. In recent weeks, MPC samples have dominated the electronic music production scene. Akai has had a […]
Teenage Engineering OP-1 Field firmware 1.7 brings tape undo, a long-requested feature that took them 15 years to implement. Teenage Engineering isn’t at Superbooth this year. Too bad, so no chance to check out their […]
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