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The next generation of Audiomodern's Playbeat is the world's smartest drum machine software
By Advertorial published
Playbeat 3.0 brings a host of composition-focused features to the creative groove randomizer

Superbooth 2021 first look video: the 6m0d6 puts a souped-up TR-606 drum machine in your Eurorack setup
By MusicRadar published
LPZW.modules and Tubbutec's rework offers oodles of parameter control

Soma Laboratory Pulsar-23
By Si Truss last updated
Combining esoteric sequencing, an experimental ethos and tons of patchability, this is a drum machine like no other

Koka’s Pocket Beatbox is a portable multisampling drum machine that looks both cute and capable
By Ben Rogerson last updated
Four pads and what appears to be a lot of potential

Behringer “re-introduces” the RD-9 drum machine: “Priced to suit people’s pockets, without being pocket-sized”
By Ben Rogerson last updated
“Authentic” TR-909 emulation also has an enhanced mode

What is the best new drum machine or sampler of 2020?
By MusicRadar published
Pick a beat-maker from our shortlist

Elektron Model:Cycles
By Si Truss last updated
The Digitone’s sound engine gets repurposed as an FM groovebox. Is this a case of upcycling or just repackaging an old idea?

Roland adds the TR-6S and TR-06 to its drum machine line-up, and offers a TR-606 plugin as well
By Ben Rogerson published
A little brother for the TR-8S and software and hardware emulations of an ‘80s classic
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