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 ...

Despite low-quality sample rates, vintage digital drum machines remain a production constant. We hook-up three of the best, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. As mentioned, the Drumlogue has three sound engines, analog and digital synthesisers as well as sample-based instruments. The analog has a ...

When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. While software-based plugins and instruments continue to offer incredible flexibility and convenience, there’s something undeniably ...

It’s a premium instrument that harkens back to the 808 and 909. It’s a premium instrument that harkens back to the 808 and 909. Unlike other TR instruments from Roland over the last several years that ...

The TR-808 is the Fender Stratocaster of electronic music. The programmable drum machine was heavily used by pioneers like Afrika Bambaataa, the Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, and Derrick May, and its ...

Why do producers keep choosing analog drum synths over digital alternatives, even when technology has advanced so dramatically? The answer lies in subtle circuit behaviors that create warmth and punch ...

What now nearly obsolete electronic instrument do songs by Michael Jackson, Prince, Run DMC and Blondie have in common? Each tune uses a drum machine to help drive the beat. The analog boxes were a ...

The proliferation of digital modeling of analog synths has lowered the barrier for cash-strapped, would-be musicians hoping to become the next big synth group like S U R V I V E (the band responsible ...

The big picture: Roland's decision to return to analog hardware reflects both strong market demand and a recognition of its own legacy. For years, competitors and boutique manufacturers have filled ...

is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths. But, in typical Roland fashion, the company didn’t just re-create some iconic ...