Meet MeeBlip’s new cubit duo, USB MIDI interface and thru box all in one
We're pleased to introduce our latest addition to the MeeBlip line - the simple but essential interface and thru box...
Gear
Roland now has 4 ways to play their 1991 JD-800 polysynth; here’s a breakdown
Until recently, the only way to get your hands on a Roland JD-800 was to get the early-90s original hardware....
Tiny Poly: Roland is making Boutique versions of JD-800, JX-8P
Roland is continuing its series of tiny synths with some unlikely additions - the 1985 JX-8P and 1991 JD-800. But...
open·control is a Kickstarter-backed controller for Ableton Live triggering, looping, everything
Live just turned 20 years old, but there's still no end to personalized ideas for how to control it. The...
teenage engineering are now selling their own custom PC case, computer-1
If Apple and PC makers aren't inspiring you, there's always teenage engineering. The Swedish maker of synths, sound gear, and...
This beta Web tool lets you drag and drop samples into Roland TR-8S/6S kits, free
The two user-requested features missing from Roland's official editor/librarian are available via third-party tools. That means you can get a...
Roland TR-8S and TR-6S drum machines finally get the editor we were waiting for – almost
The current generation TR drum machines have been nearly perfect – well, nearly. Now they have the editor/librarian they were...
Read this story of how the original Xbox startup sound was created
20 years ago next month, Microsoft's Xbox console debuted - and there's a story behind how it got its unique...
Apple gets the Pro back in MacBook Pro with more power – and ports and keys
Maybe the most noticeable feeling in Apple’s latest product unveiling – that sense that a Mac notebook launch brings real...
What’s new on Roland SP-404MKII sampler, spec for spec; 404 timeline and hands-on roundup
The buzz online makes it clear - plenty of people still want the immediacy of the Roland SP-404 sampler. An...
