MC-808 was released in the 2008. It has 8 faders and 16 sequencer buttons. The groovebox also has a "D-Beam" and a large "Tap" button. D-Beam allows the user to control filters and pitch with smooth vertical hand movements right above the "sensor"...
Roland MC-303 was released in 1996, and is the first groovebox in the series. It embraces a combination of synth timbres, drum machine samples and a built-in sequencer. Its synth part is represented with a rompler which stores a wide range of sounds...
Roland MC-202 was introduced in the 1983. Its development was inspired with the legendary monophonic synthesizer SH-101 (design, interface) and no less famous bass synthesizer TB-303 (sequencer). The abbreviation "MC" stands for MicroComposer, at that...
Roland TR-66 was released in 1973 as one of the earliest models of rhythm machines. It was the predecessor of the more famous CR (CompuRhythm) line which appeared on the shelves 5 years later. Rhythm arranger with a minimalist interface comprises 18...
In 1984 Oberheim tried to assemble a modular system in a relatively small housing with the ability to quickly and easily integrate with other devices. The result was Xpander which combines the flexibility of a modular system with the ease of controlling...
Matrix 12 is a programmable analog polyphonic synthesizer with the functionality of the modular system. It represents two Xpander modules combined into one housing with a five-octave dynamic keyboard. The control panel is identical to Xpander one, with a...
The expansion module, designed to function together with the "older brothers". It doesn’t have its own keyboard, VCF, VCA, on board - only one VCO and LFO. According to the manufacturer's idea, this module should be integrated with, for example, ARP Axxe...
The four-channel controller NS7III made by Numark company was released in 2015. A small "flashback": NS7 was the first digital controller of the series to have 2 decks, a mixer, motorized platters made in the Technics style, and a minimal set of...
In the early 80's there was a serious competition between the Linn Electronics and Roland brands. At that time the legendary TR-808 drum machine climbed onto a high pedestal and Roger Linn released Linn 9000 (1984) at incredibly high price. However, the...
The Swedish company Elektron has an excellent reputation on the drum machine market. The first drum machine Machinedrum got many fans among beat-makers and musicians. The latest model Machinedrum SPS-1 UW mk2, released in 2008, is a micro-evolution of...
