The Roland MC-808 represented in 2007 a bold move in the legendary Roland Groovebox dynasty, delivering a powerful combination of sampling capabilities, synthesis, and sequencing in a transportable, performance-oriented package. Building upon the...
At first glance, the Akai MPC2500 may seem like an outdated relic in an era dominated by computer-based solutions for MIDI sequencing and sampling. With a less-than-flamboyant feature set — a sequencer that appears even simpler than an Ikea catalog and a...
A Creative Powerhouse: The SP-606 Story The Roland SP-606 was the last "big" sampler groovebox in Roland's acclaimed SP series of phrase samplers, elevating the concept to a full "sampling workstation". Building on the legacy that began with the Boss...
The E-mu XL7 Command Station is a sophisticated tabletop groovebox that combines the acclaimed Xtreme Lead sound module's electronica/dance sample library with hands-on sequencing and real-time control capabilities. This late-entry to the groovebox...
The E-mu MP7 Command Station is a sophisticated tabletop groovebox that combines the acclaimed Mo'Phatt sound module's urban/hip-hop sample library with hands-on sequencing and real-time control capabilities. This late-entry to the groovebox market...
The E-mu Systems PX-7 Command Station is a powerful MIDI controller and sequencer designed for use in the studio or on stage. It features 16 velocity-sensitive pads, 8 assignable knobs, and 4 assignable sliders. It also has a built-in step sequencer,...
The Quasimidi Rave-O-Lution 309 is a standalone groove box that revolutionized the techno world with its intuitive design and powerful performance capabilities. Extremely popular among DJs for live performance and audience interaction, this all-in-one...
The Roland MC-307 Groovebox represents Roland's strategic middle ground between the basic MC-303 and the feature-rich MC-505, delivering professional-grade functionality at an accessible price point. This sequencing workstation builds upon Roland's...
The Sonicware SmplTrek is an ambitious portable sampling groovebox that combines sampling, sequencing, and recording capabilities into a single compact device. Designed as a hybrid between a digital portastudio and a beat-making groovebox, it offers a...
The Roland SH-4d represents an ambitious fusion of synthesizer and sequencer technology packed into a compact, battery-powered desktop unit. This innovative instrument defies traditional categorization, positioning itself as a synth-focused groovebox...
