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WoO.1 is a pocket-sized sampler designed for endless on-the-go looping
By Si Truss published
New brand Wunderkammer is set to launch the pint-sized looper and sampler via Kickstarter imminently

“Kudos to Akai’s software team”: Roger Linn uploads video that praises the MPC as “the ultimate looper”
By Will Simpson published
He works up a track in just two minutes

“A bubbling cauldron full of ancient sounds, but confusing to learn and lacking in space”: Teenage Engineering EP-1320 Medieval review
By Ben Middle published
Hear ye! Beholdeth “the world’s first medieval electronic instrument”. But is it formius o’er functionus?

Digitakt II’s new firmware adds a major user-requested feature that sets it apart from the original
By Si Truss published
OS 1.5 adds the long-awaited Slice machine, offering a new way to work with samples

“A good-looking kit which won’t break the bank”: DrumCraft Urban Beats review
By Tom Bradley published
DrumCraft adds a one-size-fits-all three-piece kit to its remarkably affordable drum lineup

David Lynch’s collection of studio gear is up for auction, and it includes a classic ‘80s sampler
By Ben Rogerson published
If you’re hoping for a bargain, though, we suspect you’ll be disappointed

“Designed to become the brain of your setup”: 1010music Bento is an all-in-one DAW in a box
By Si Truss published
Superbooth 2025: The new flagship sampler features a touchscreen, onboard battery and plenty of I/O

One of our favourite instruments of 2024 gets even better as Polyend adds a sample engine to Synth
By Si Truss published
Superbooth 2025: “I’ve always admired how Andy Stott builds tracks from just a few carefully shaped samples and his minimal, textural approach influenced the design”
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