Celebrate 303 day by finding old classics, fresh inspiration

It’s March the 3rd, which means in both hemispheres, our thoughts inevitably turn to basslines and squelchy resonance. Happy 303 day – here’s some video and reading to get you in the mood.

Roland has registered the 303, 808 designs as trademarks

Roland has quietly filed for trademark protection (Unionsmarkenanmeldung) in Germany for the designs of the TB-303 and TR-808.

Peter Kirn - February 6, 2019

The Technics SL-1200 is back, and this time for DJs again

First it was dead. Then, it came back but … inexplicably cost four thousand bucks and seemed to be for audiophiles, not DJs. Now, at last, the iconic* Technics SL-1200 turntable is back, and in a newly-manufactured form that might actually suit DJs.

Peter Kirn - January 8, 2019

Mystical music for midwinter, with SO of Tokyo’s Labyrinth, more

Peter Kirn - December 26, 2018

Ecco the Dolphin playthrough with Drexciya music is today’s perfect trip

Peter Kirn - November 6, 2018

From Japan, an ambient musician on solitude and views of the sea

Peter Kirn - July 11, 2018

ROLI funded by Sony, Onkyo; is it time for the Walkman of music making?

Peter Kirn - June 4, 2018

Roland’s new SYSTEM-500 modules, and why you might want them

Peter Kirn - May 3, 2018

Virtual reality set to totally transform DJing, and Japan explains

Peter Kirn - November 21, 2017

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