The release of DR-55 by Boss took place in 1980, and it became the first rhythm machine from the popular DR. Rhythm series. It was small, inexpensive, easy to use, and it is suitable for musicians of any level. Basic controls and drum timbres made this...
The most budget controller DDJ-SB2 made by Pioneer appeared on the shelves in 2016. It is a follower of DDJ-SB, and has the same features, such as: chunky responsive platters, a 3-band equalizer, special filter knobs, and 16 pads. Its body is made of...
Light, compact, and far from "toy" plastic DJ-controllers, DDJ-RB from Pioneer DJ looks like a serious device. Its body, like the facade, is made of rigid plastic, and the knobs of the 3-band equalizer with the filter also made of plastic, but they do...
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...
Novation Launchkey 61 was released in 2013 and is the leading instrument of the line. It differs owing to its 61-note keyboard. The MIDI controller has 3 main features that are designed to win your attention: the introduction of popular pads on the...
The Pioneer DJ DDJ-WeGO4 is an entry-level DJ controller designed for use with the popular DJ software, Serato DJ. It features two decks, four-channel mixing, and a built-in sound card. It also includes a variety of performance pads, knobs, and...
The Dave Smith Instruments DSM02 Character is a digital analog hybrid synthesizer. It features two oscillators, two filters, two envelope generators, and two LFOs. The DSM02 also has a built-in arpeggiator, sequencer, and 16-track MIDI recorder. It also...
Like many devices launched by Vermona, Kick Lancet has a full-analog internal circuit, as well as a metal housing with characteristic brown and beige 70's-like colors. The stylish retro design is absolutely first-class, the corners are bent smoothly, and...
Sometimes the best things do come in small sizes. The compact Novation X-Station is quite about this. It combines a keyboard, synthesizer, audio interface, a multi-effects unit and a separate section with unique control. A little later XioSynth 25 was...
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...
