Playdate pocket game system as sampler, granular instrument, FX, recorder, more

The Playdate looks at first like a curiosity – a black-and-white pocket game system with a crank, from Teenage Engineering and Panic. But now as it starts to get into the world, it’s proving itself as a beautiful mobile instrument, especially with developer Orllewin making everything from samplers to effects pedals and recorders.

Capulet, 4-engine drum synth plug-in, packs loads of details and personality

Here’s a refreshing new take on software drum synth plug-ins: Capulet takes inspiration from machines like the classic Vermona DRM1 to deliver an instrument that overflows with character. And while there are tons of extras, they’re tucked into a clean, friendly interface for step sequencing and sound design.

Peter Kirn - July 6, 2023

TR-8S owners can get a free sound pack from Underground Resistance’s Recon X

If you want to be inspired to discover more futuristic potential lurking inside your everyday Roland machine, where better to look than Detroit’s legendary Underground Resistance? Recon X produced a free Production Pack for the TR-8S that’s pure fire.

Peter Kirn - June 27, 2023

New MPC One+ standalone: wireless and more storage, $699 – and runs AIR’s new Juno plugin

Peter Kirn - May 30, 2023

Polish chemist Jan Czochralski, joysticks and patch points spawned this drum machine

Peter Kirn - May 25, 2023

Here’s Bruce McCulloch and a BOSS DR-660 for peak 90s drum machine vibes

Peter Kirn - May 17, 2023

The Ukrainian-made Pulsar drum machine is reborn on iOS

Peter Kirn - April 10, 2023

Vermona DRM, the company’s DDR-era analog drum machine, as seen on Hainbach

Peter Kirn - March 30, 2023

Sample machines in Elektron Digitakt 1.50: Repitch, Werp, Slice, Oneshot

Peter Kirn - March 1, 2023

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