MC-101/707 Zen-Core get the comprehensive editor Roland forgot

Devotees of the new Roland MC boxes said it all along: these boxes are deep — if you’re willing to dive in. Developer Benedetto Schiavone has done what Roland didn’t and created a comprehensive editor for everything the MC-101 and MC-707 can do, hacking into the hidden features of the MCs.

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

The MPC One Plus now adds WiFi and Bluetooth, 16 GB of storage, and brings this entry-level standalone up to the CPU specs of Akai’s other boxes. And it runs the just-announced Juno-60-inspired plugin from AIR, too (also available as software plug-in). Plus that US$699 price is appealing.

Peter Kirn - May 30, 2023

Roland SP-404MKII v3.0 firmware drops – here’s why we’re excited about it

Roland just released the 3.0 software update for its SP-404MKII sampler/sequencer/effects unit, and we’re psyched to share some of the features with you (and try them out ourselves!) Quick overview:

David Abravanel - March 10, 2023

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

Peter Kirn - March 1, 2023

Novation Circuit Tracks update follows Circuit Rhythm – here’s what to know

Peter Kirn - December 23, 2022

Elektron’s Song Mode is already making ambient music to chill out to; OS updates at a glance

Peter Kirn - October 4, 2022

Inside the Reese’s Puffs cereal beatboxes – and yeah, they made real instruments

Peter Kirn - August 27, 2021

Erica Synths – Sonic Potions LXR-02 drum machine review: deep dive

Peter Kirn - August 4, 2021

Novation Circuit Rhythm is here – and it’s the one that actually samples; full details

Peter Kirn - June 22, 2021

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