The release of the minimalistic AKAI MPC Element took place in 2013. It is a controller featuring 16 pads with a USB connection to the computer. It comes with a serial number for MPC Essentials, a stripped down version of the MPC software that you could...
Alesis SR-18 drum machine didn’t claim to be "revolutionary", but justified the good name of its predecessor - SR-16. The number of audio samples and presets was increased, as well as the 24 bit resolution was implemented. Its body is completely made of...
Roland TB-3 was released together with TR-8 in 2014. Apparently, the legendary brand approached the design quite in a unique manner. While TR-8 looks like TR-808 and 909, TB-3 ultimately represents a remake of everyone's beloved "303". The bass...
The Korg KR-55 Pro is a digital rhythm machine designed for use in both live and studio settings. It features a wide range of sounds and rhythms, as well as a simple-to-use interface. The KR-55 Pro is capable of creating realistic drum and percussion...
The drum machine Roland CR-8000 was released in the early 80's. The expensive device offers 10 distinctive types of percussion. Unlike the predecessors - CR-68 and CR-78 - CR-8000 got a small screen with tempo displaying, as well as knobs made in the...