Elektron has just released OS 1.15 for its Elektron II sampler, featuring the long-awaited slice-machine mode. Since the release of the Digitakt II, Elektron has added numerous new features via free updates. These include a […]
Torso Electronics S-4 is a new portable sampler device bringing the tape workflow into the modern era paired with advanced sound sculpting features. Last year, Torso Electronics released the S-4, a fascinating hardware device that […]
Akai Force 3.5 is now in public beta and brings MPC 3 functionality and compatibility with the latest Akai/Air Music Tech/NI plugin releases. Last July, Akai announced MPC 3, a massive free OS upgrade for […]
Beetlecrab Audio Tempera 2.1 firmware is out now, and it turns the granular Synthesizer into a live, granular FX processor. Beetlecrab Audio released the Tempera 2.1 firmware in January last year, transforming the granular synthesizer […]
Native Instruments Maschine+ 1.6.1 adds support for five effects plugins in standalone mode, adjustable sample & buffer size, and more. Maschine+ is not dead. That was the title of an article I wrote in February […]
Roland SP-404 MKII 5.0, new firmware turns the popular hardware sampler into a fully integrated Serato DJ & Studio controller. In 2021, Roland released a major MKII upgrade for its hugely popular SP-404 sampler. Over […]
Bastl Instruments discontinues its Microgranny granular sampler and the Kastle generation 1 synthesizers (1.5, drum, and ARP). Everything has a beginning and an end. This also applies to the synthesizer world. Bastl Instruments has now […]
Tobias and Chelsea, aka Chompi Club, the creators of the Chompi Club hardware sampler, are joining the pedal company Chase Bliss. Almost two years ago, Chompi Club launched a Kickstarter campaign for its hardware sampler, […]
Synthux Academy Spotykach is an upcoming hands-on playable dual looper device with creative features and full-CV control. Shortly before the best days of the week, the weekend, the first sound demo of the upcoming Synthux […]
The Isla Instruments S2400 DSP FX card that brings FX plugins into the hardware sampler is now being shipped. Good news for all those who have pre-ordered the Isla Instruments S2400 DSP FX card. The […]
NAMM 2025: Akai Pro has partnered up with Native Instruments to bring new features and exclusive sound content to the MPC platform. The modern beat production world consists of two camps: the Akai MPC and […]
Roland AIRA P-6 is a new compact, battery-powered creative sampler with live sampling capabilities and granular synthesis. Roland has not been at Superbooth for the last three years. However, in the past two years, they […]
Akai Pro will supercharge its MPC hardware and software lineup with built-in stems separation technology in the sampler engine. Finally, the day is here. After the MPC Steam functionality was initially only available for the […]
Infinitedigits Zeptocore is a new, affordable, open-source handheld sample player with a built-in sequencer and colorful effects. Shortly before the start of Superbooth 24, I reported on the exciting open-source project Zeptocore. It’s a Pocket […]
Superbooth 24: Jomox has showcased the new Alpha Base MKII, the successor of its popular analog drum Synthesizer/drum machine, with new features and improvements. Analog drum synthesizers/drum machines with a big feature set beyond 808/909 […]
Superbooth 24: Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave, the mighty multi-timbral wavetable Synthesizer, now supports sampling. The Superbooth starts this Thursday and I can already tease you so much: there will be a firework again with the […]
Roland Fantom EX series: new flagship Synthesizer workstation with familiar clothes but powered by the new EX engine with next-gen ACB. In November 2023, Roland released the Fantom EX software update for their flagship Synthesizer […]
Roland has released the SP-404MKII 4.04 firmware, a massive update with new loop capture functionality, Koala app integration, synth engine and more. Regular updates for hardware products are welcome. Some time ago, Roland was less […]
Blipblox myTRACKS, initially a NAMM 2022 news, is a sampling groovebox for kids and beyond from Playtime Engineering, the devs of the Blipblox synths—soonish on Kickstarter. Playtime Engineering does one thing differently than all other […]
Elektron Digitakt hardware sampler groovebox is no longer in production, says Thomann, will we see a MKII version for Superbooth 24? In January 2017, Elektron unveiled the Digitakt, an 8-voice digital sampler, at NAMM 17. […]
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