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D16’s Drumazon 2 review: a must-have 909-inspired drum machine plug-in
Polish software house D16 has been cooking something special for its flagship 909-inspired drum machine, Drumazon 2. It’s an emulation that captures not just the feeling of the original hardware – but the spirit of the music that was made on it. Let’s have a detailed look.
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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
Gear Music tech Tech
VCV Rack adds Drums right now – analog-modeled modular drum machine for $30
While we’re waiting on VCV Rack 2, Drums is available right now. And not only does it give you a full range of dedicated analog-modeled drum modules, but it’s got DSP from our friends at Vult.
Peter Kirn - September 14, 2021
DIY + Unusual Modular-Analog Music tech Software Tech
Roland TR-909: the hat, the shirt, a nearly-free sound pack
Peter Kirn - September 10, 2021
Gear Music tech Tech
The best TR news is this free 808 emulator, made in SuperCollider
Peter Kirn - August 18, 2020
DIY + Unusual Gear Software Tech
2020 = 303 + 808 + 909, literally
Peter Kirn - December 21, 2019
Gear Music Music tech Tech
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