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What’s new on Roland SP-404MKII sampler, spec for spec; 404 timeline and hands-on roundup
The buzz online makes it clear – plenty of people still want the immediacy of the Roland SP-404 sampler. An MKII has been long anticipated – not to mention leaked – so let’s get directly into what’s new, and find out what else you want to know.
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Make a DIY velocity-sensitive e-drum kit with Brian Bamanya aka Afrorack
No budget for an electronic drum kit? No problem. Brian Bamanya reports from Uganda on how to DIY the whole kit with readily sourced parts – and even adds velocity.
Peter Kirn - July 26, 2021
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Teenage Engineering OP-1 turns 10 – and adds USB audio via free update
Here’s a nice gift to owners of the OP-1 synth from Teenage Engineering – add this free update, and among other things, your instrument now streams audio over USB.
Peter Kirn - July 14, 2021
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Build smart, custom mechanical keyboards for MIDI – or really tiny Ableton Live control
Peter Kirn - July 9, 2021
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monome, the grid that launched them all, gets “new and the same” edition; preorder now
Peter Kirn - June 15, 2021
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Nonlinear Labs C15, ultra-expressive keyboard instrument, adds recording and USB MIDI
Peter Kirn - June 7, 2021
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Endorphin.es go live-friendly with new sequencer, multiband processor
Peter Kirn - March 30, 2021
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