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Free: 4ms VCV Rack ROMplers put gobs of drums under voltage control
The library for the free and open source VCV Rack has been on fire lately. But this one is a standout: 4ms has a sprawling library of ROMpler modules based on classic drum-machine samples. And don’t let the “ROMpler” part fool you: those samples are ready for full voltage control.
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Roland’s AIRA Compact: bite-sized versions of TR drum machine, JUNO-60 synth, vocal FX
They’re smaller and cheaper than the Boutique series and first-gen AIRA, they’re battery-powered, and they pack a surprising amount of functionality and hands-on control. Roland has a new compact platform for the AIRA, and they look cute and fun.
Peter Kirn - May 10, 2022
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Polyend and Cyclone Analogic have rare discounts on their hardware
Two last hardware deals for you in the Black Friday – Cyber Monday sales – Polyend and TR/TB clonemaker Cyclone Analogic have discounts on their excellent boutique hardware. Polyend has a 15% discount (“SALE15”) on everything they make – that includes two machines that have reached the end of their life, the beautiful Perc drumming […]
Peter Kirn - November 29, 2021
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Top music gear news from Superbooth 2021 – the CDM monster guide
Peter Kirn - September 22, 2021
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It’s 606 day – remember when Roland made a drum machine like a 303?
Peter Kirn - June 6, 2019
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