The Elektron Digitakt is a compact, performance-oriented digital drum machine and sampler that embodies Elektron's philosophy of dynamic, real-time music creation. This Swedish-engineered instrument packs sophisticated sampling capabilities and...
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...
The Akai MPC Renaissance represents an attempt to bridge the gap between traditional hardware-based music production and modern computer-based workflows. This sampling workstation combines the tactile, hands-on approach that made MPCs famous with 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At first glance, the Akai MPC2500 may seem like an outdated relic in an era dominated by computer-based solutions for MIDI sequencing and sampling.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 Hydrasynth Desktop delivers the complete Hydrasynth synthesis engine in a compact, keyboard-less format designed for desktop production and modular integration. This unique model replaces traditional keys with 24 velocity and pressure-sensitive color...
