Envion: a free, open, algorithmic drum composition environment in Pd

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Akai MPC Live III: expressive pads come to the MPC grid; $1699 with new core

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What to know about the Roland TR-1000, from voices to slicing to samples

Peter Kirn - October 1, 2025

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Elektron’s Tonverk is a 16-track polyphonic multisampler powerhouse

Peter Kirn - September 10, 2025

Tekno, new bendable drum machine synth: we’ve got free patterns and kits

Peter Kirn - September 2, 2025

Instant percussion joy with DFAM-inspired Vertex for Max for Live

Peter Kirn - August 13, 2025

Roland’s 808 Day: animated films, apparel collabs, patterns, parties, software deals

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2025

Roland’s Tadeo Kikumoto on 808, part by part: the ukiyo-e drum machine

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2025

MD1: classic drum machine kits for Ableton Move, Note, and more

Peter Kirn - May 28, 2025