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Behringer BMX Drum Machine Overview & Demo

The Behringer BMX is an original design, but copies its look and some features from the Oberheim DMX.… Read More Behringer BMX Drum Machine Overview & Demo

February 6, 202618 Comments

Free Tool Turns Pure Data Patches Intro Korg drumlogue Units

Boochow Instruments has introduced a free web app for building custom KORG drumlogue user units directly from Pure Data patches.… Read More Free Tool Turns Pure Data Patches Intro Korg drumlogue Units

February 2, 20263 Comments

Behringer BMX Sneak Preview From 2026 NAMM Show

At the 2026 NAMM Show, Behringer was offering a sneak preview of their BMX Hybrid 8/12-Bit Sampling Drum Machine, a new design, inspired by the Oberheim DMX.… Read More Behringer BMX Sneak Preview From 2026 NAMM Show

January 24, 2026January 25, 202611 Comments

Casio Sampler Sneak Preview At 2026 Winter NAMM Show

At the 2026 NAMM Show, Casio was offering a sneak preview of the Casio SX-C1 Sampler – a new portable sampling workstation. … Read More Casio Sampler Sneak Preview At 2026 Winter NAMM Show

January 24, 20267 Comments

Drumboy Pro Edition Sneak Preview

Randomwaves shared this sneak preview of Drumboy Pro Edition, a new, open-source workstation design that they say will be available to pre-order in mid-March for about $240 USD. … Read More Drumboy Pro Edition Sneak Preview

January 24, 2026January 24, 20265 Comments

Akai MPC XL Review & Demo

The MPC XL Akai’s next-generation large-format MPC, replacing the previous-generation MPC X and X SE.… Read More Akai MPC XL Review & Demo

January 22, 2026Leave a comment

Bastl Intros Alchemist, Kastle & Citadel DIY Kits, Open Sources Firmware

Bastl Instruments has announced that it is open sourcing the firmware for three of its designs, and making them available as DIY kits.… Read More Bastl Intros Alchemist, Kastle & Citadel DIY Kits, Open Sources Firmware

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026Leave a comment

Akai Pro Unveils MPC XL For Beat Making, Music Production

On Tuesday, Akai Professional announced the launch of the MPC XL, adding the flagship standalone music production tool to their lineup of music production equipment.… Read More Akai Pro Unveils MPC XL For Beat Making, Music Production

January 20, 2026January 21, 20265 Comments

Manifold Research Centre Antilope ‘Pseudo Drum Machine’ First Look

Antilope features a dual pingable fully resonant filter, with distortion + multiFX feedback path, all controllable through a pattern recorder.… Read More Manifold Research Centre Antilope ‘Pseudo Drum Machine’ First Look

December 19, 20251 Comment

Behringer Edge Update Fixes MIDI Timing Issues

Owners of the Behringer Edge will want to check out the latest firmware, which the company says delivers important improvements to overall MIDI performance and system stability.… Read More Behringer Edge Update Fixes MIDI Timing Issues

December 15, 20255 Comments

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