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Sampling & Chopping The Amen Break

The video starts with the original, then demonstrates how to program the break from scratch, and then sample and chop it.… Read More Sampling & Chopping The Amen Break

January 22, 2022January 23, 2022Leave a comment

Blue Monday, And The Bizarre History Of That Awesomely Weird Choir Sound

A rat’s nest of generation loss gives the iconic choir sound the artifacts of most of the audio recording formats of the 20th century. … Read More Blue Monday, And The Bizarre History Of That Awesomely Weird Choir Sound

January 17, 2022January 22, 202210 Comments

BOSS RC-505 mkII Loop Station In-Depth Review

In his latest Sonic Lab review, host Nick Batt takes a look at the new BOSS RC-505 mkII – a major update to the popular Loop Station design.… Read More BOSS RC-505 mkII Loop Station In-Depth Review

November 18, 20212 Comments

Free Novation Circuit Rhythm Sample Expansion Pack Features 550+ Royalty-Free Samples

Novation has released an awesome freebie for Circuit Rhythm owners that features 550+ samples to twist, chop & mangle…… Read More Free Novation Circuit Rhythm Sample Expansion Pack Features 550+ Royalty-Free Samples

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021Leave a comment

SP-1200 Reissue Now Available To Pre-Order

The Rossum SP-1200 reissue is engineered by the original designer and built and tested in the United States to his standards.… Read More SP-1200 Reissue Now Available To Pre-Order

November 3, 2021November 3, 202152 Comments

Rossum Electro-Music Bringing Back The Classic E-Mu SP-1200 Sampler

It looks like Rossum Electro-Music is planning to reintroduce the classic E-Mu SP-1200 drum machine and percussion sampler.… Read More Rossum Electro-Music Bringing Back The Classic E-Mu SP-1200 Sampler

October 30, 2021October 31, 202145 Comments

Akai S900 / S950 Vintage Sampler In-Depth Demo

This video, via Tonelab, takes an in-depth look at the Akai S900 / S950 sampler from 1986, a hybrid digital + analog sampler.… Read More Akai S900 / S950 Vintage Sampler In-Depth Demo

October 23, 2021October 24, 20214 Comments

Roland SP-404 mkII Review & Hands-On Demo

In his latest loopop video, host Ziv Eliraz takes an in-depth look at the new Roland SP-404 mkII, a major update to the SP-404 sampler design.… Read More Roland SP-404 mkII Review & Hands-On Demo

October 13, 2021October 13, 202121 Comments

Roland SP-404 mkII Coming In November For $500

Roland has officially introduced the SP-404 MKII, a major update to the SP-404 sampler design with a vivid OLED display, 17 expressive pads, expanded effects, fluid sequencing and sampling, and a massive sample library.… Read More Roland SP-404 mkII Coming In November For $500

October 13, 202124 Comments

For 10/10 Day, 1010music Updates Blackbox To Version 2.0

New features in blackbox 2.0 include Tap Tempo, Beat synced LFO per voice and Master EQ,.… Read More For 10/10 Day, 1010music Updates Blackbox To Version 2.0

October 10, 20211 Comment

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