The Elektron Octatrack DPS1 was as of 2011 a revolutionary hardware performance sampler that represented Swedish manufacturer Elektron's unique approach to sampling technology. Designed as a dedicated hardware alternative to laptop-based live performance...
For many, drum machines were those boxes stuffed with "rattling", "booming" kick sounds from TR-808, or thick TR-909 snares. They were very popular in hip-hop and dance music, and completely changed our perception of drum machine sounds. But before all...
The Electron Octatrack mk2 is a powerful and versatile 8-track performance sampler and sequencer. It features a built-in sequencer, 8 audio tracks, 8 MIDI tracks, and a variety of effects and performance controls. It is designed to be used in live...
It's true analogue. Eleven instruments, sequencer, Midi/USB/SD-Card. Samples. Sampling inputs, balanced individual outputs. Although it may appear similar to the classics XBASE 09, 999 and 888, the ALPHA BASE has an entirely new design under the hood. We...
The Akai/Linn MPC60 II is a fascinating piece of music technology history that emerged as a refined successor to its predecessor, arriving with an interesting backstory. While the original MPC60's launch in October 1987 was somewhat overshadowed by the...
