Latest about Drum Machines
Want crispy, retro digital drum machine sounds? Here’s our top picks of the plugin options that emulate the pioneering classics
Despite low-quality sample rates, vintage digital drum machines remain a production constant. We hook-up three of the best, and recommend their plugin counterparts
The best plugins for re-creating the grit and punch of classic analogue drum machines
If you love the sound of an analog drum machine, but don’t want to splash-out on vintage hardware, here’s our pick of the best vintage machines, in hardware and software form
“The most powerful MPC we have built at these prices": Akai’s MPC One and MPC Key 37 get G2 upgrades
The affordable MPC One and its keyboard counterpart get upgraded CPUs and more storage, but no MPCe pads
Phil Collins says that he gave away his Roland CR-78 then had to ask for it back
“It was very basic. It was really a cocktail drum machine, you know, for people that play piano in bars”
Superbooth 2026: all the latest synth news from Berlin - LIVE!
Knob tweakers, assemble! Europe's most exciting synth showcase is upon us
Polyend Drums is a hybrid analogue-digital drum machine "built for immediacy, depth and performance"
Drums is a hybrid analogue-digital drum machine "built for immediacy, depth and performance"
1010music Blackbox 2 adds a better screen, onboard battery and USB audio streaming
Revamped Blackbox boasts better controls and new features resulting in a “more elegant” workflow
What is Superbooth 2026?: Everything you need to know about the Berlin music tech show
Europe's most exciting synth showcase is upon us. When is it, what new gear is getting announced and how do you get tickets?
