The Sonicware Liven XFM is an unapologetically bold FM synthesis groovebox that reimagines the classic 4-operator FM engine through innovative Fusion FM technology. This chunky, desk-filling instrument combines the complexity of FM synthesis with the...
Another Cult Digital Percussion Sampler&Sequencer The Akai MPC2000 marks a significant evolution in the MPC line of digital percussion sampler/sequencers, combining improved functionality with a more accessible price point. Most notably, the MPC2000...
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...
At first glance, the Akai MPC2500 may seem like an outdated relic in an era dominated by computer-based solutions for MIDI sequencing and sampling.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...
The AKAI MPC 3000 is a classic drum machine and sampler released by Akai in 1994. It is widely regarded as one of the best and most influential drum machines and samplers of all time. It features 16-bit sampling, 32-voice polyphony, and a sequencer with...