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Polyend Drums drum machine in black
Polyend Drums is a hybrid analogue-digital drum machine "built for immediacy, depth and performance"

By Si Truss Published

Drums is a hybrid analogue-digital drum machine "built for immediacy, depth and performance"

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What is Superbooth 2026?: Everything you need to know about the Berlin music tech show

By Si Truss Published

Europe's most exciting synth showcase is upon us. When is it, what new gear is getting announced and how do you get tickets?

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Elektron Tonverk
“Easily one of the most inspirational and accessible Elektrons we've used”: Elektron Tonverk review

By Andy Jones Published

With a depth and flexibility you'll want to abuse…

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Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator
Best drum machines 2026: Top beat boxes for all budgets and skill levels

By Si Truss Last updated

Our tried-and-tested pick of the best on the market - whether you're creating vintage electronic beats to cutting-edge grooves or mix-cutting loops

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Elektron Syntakt's new Twinshot sampler player mode
Elektron’s latest Syntakt update adds sample synthesis and new sequencing tools to the hybrid drum synth

By Si Truss Published

The free v1.40 update is out now for all existing users

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Behringer unleashes the BMX, its $459 clone of the Oberheim DMX

By Matt Mullen Published

Just a few days after unveiling its Juno-60 clone, Behringer has dropped another affordable recreation of an '80s classic

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Erica Synths x Hexinverter HexDrums
“An impressive percussion machine with raw analogue weight and manual control”: Erica Synths x Hexinverter Hexdrums review

By Bruce Aisher Published

Is Hexdrums – a “Mutant-infused analogue powerhouse” – the perfect rhythmic bedrock for modern techno production?

Drum Machines
Hottest music tech gear of NAMM
The best music tech gear of NAMM 2026: Epic polys, acoustic synths, budget samplers, a Behringer Juno and more

By Si Truss Published

MusicRadar's Matt Mullen and Andy Price have been roving the show floor – here are their music technology highlights

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Roland CR-78 plugin
I can go for that: Roland releases an official plugin version of the CR-78 drum machine

By Ben Rogerson Published

NAMM 2026: You’ve heard it on hits by Phil Collins and Hall & Oates

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Akai Professional MPC XL first look review
Akai’s MPC XL is its new flagship standalone production station – watch our first look review

By Si Truss Published

NAMM 2026: The MPC XL massively ups the power of the MPC X; but is it better than last year’s Live III? We get hands-on and find out

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