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Behringer Kick
Behringer Kick is a sampler with vibe-coded firmware at its core: Is this really the future we want?

By Si Truss Published

Kick – which is only in the development phase – is the latest hardware product to embrace an open-source approach. Is this the way all music gear is heading?

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Sonicstate
Donner Music’s leaked handheld sampler is real - say hello to the battery-powered Sample Boy

By Andy Price Published

Mysteriously appearing on Amazon over the summer, Donner Music has now confirmed that its 32-voice sampler is landing soon

Samplers
Thoughtful Things Engram generative audio sampler
Engram is a ‘generative audio sampler’ that applies circuit bending principles to AI audio models

By Si Truss Published

Developer Thoughtful Things has unveiled the 'tiny AI'-powered instrument via Kickstarter

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Bitwig Studio 6.1 launches with “radically updated” Sampler device

By Matt Mullen Published

The German developer promises its overhauled Sampler device will "invite you to sample in ways that weren't possible before"

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1010music Blackbox 2
1010music Blackbox 2 adds a better screen, onboard battery and USB audio streaming

By Si Truss Published

Upgraded with better controls, new features and a “more elegant” workflow, Blackbox 2 is now shipping

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Vermona Drumding drum machine
Vermona drumDING is a hybrid drum machine designed to sample itself – and it’s available to pre-order now

By Si Truss Published

drumDING combines a single analogue drum voice with flexible internal sampling and sequencing – and it’s available to pre-order now

Drum Machines
Akai MPC Key 37 G2
“The most powerful MPC we have built at these prices": Akai’s MPC One and MPC Key 37 get G2 upgrades

By Si Truss Published

The affordable MPC One and its keyboard counterpart get upgraded CPUs and more storage, but no MPCe pads

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Kiviak Instruments WoFi LE
Kiviak Instruments promises to bring the old-school sampling fun for less with the cut-price WoFi LE

By Ben Rogerson Published

Bye bye proper piano-style mini keys – hello €299 price tag

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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…

Samplers
Akai MPC Sample
Akai MPC Sample review

By Si Truss Published

The MPC range gains a fun, affordable sketchpad with a fair few tricks up its sleeve

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