Music
Mourning the loss of Elbee Bad and Rodney Bakerr, House music innovators
In an era of loss and grieving, we continue losing unsung heroes before their time. That included most recently not just one but two House music legends – Elbee Bad and Rodney Baker. It’s well worth not only marking their passing, but reflecting on why artists are not more sung in their lifetime, and whether […]
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The best TR news is this free 808 emulator, made in SuperCollider
There’s been a ton of off-the wall TR-707/808/909 news this month, so let’s gather it in one place. But the really important development is having a powerful SuperCollider drum machine, for free – and here’s why.
Peter Kirn - August 18, 2020
DIY + Unusual Gear Software Tech
Roland TR-8S 2.0 firmware is huge: FM synth engine, tons of new FX features
Forget 808 day – sorry. The really good news from Roland this month is that their current drum machine just got a whole lot more powerful, with a free update.
2020 = 303 + 808 + 909, literally
Peter Kirn - December 21, 2019
Gear Music Music tech Tech
Erica are set to bring the 909 into the modular age with their latest gear
Peter Kirn - January 31, 2018
Gear Modular-Analog Music tech Stories Tech
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