Elektron is making its powerful music-making sequencers more affordableThe Model:Samples is an unfortunately named, but promising looking groovebox.By T. O'Brien, 01.22.2019
Moby is selling his vintage drum machine collection for charityAround 200 analog and digital drum machines will be up for grabs.By M. Locklear, 10.05.2018
Oddball is a drum machine controller you toss around to make beatsBounce, toss and juggle your way to fun beats.By R. LeFebvre, 07.26.2018
90 14Roland’s TR-8S drum machine is ready to tackle the stageA feature-rich drum machine that’s actually easy to useBy R. Baldwin, 04.17.2018
14Roland's TR-8S mashes all your favorite 80s drum machines togetherAn easier way to build more complex beats. By R. Baldwin, 03.05.2018
Teenage Engineering adds vocal and sampler options to pocket synth lineMore features, higher price.By R. LeFebvre, 01.25.2018
Roland's revival of the iconic TR-808 makes classic sounds portableThe TR-08 drum machine joins the TR-09 and TB-03 that debuted last year.By B. Steele, 08.08.2017
Roland founder and music legend Ikutaro Kakehashi diesDigital sound wouldn't be the same without him.By J. Fingas, 04.02.2017
8Teenage Engineering's new pocket synth is its most versatile yet (updated)The PO-32 features a built-in mic and easy import/export tools. By B. Steele, 01.18.2017
15Korg's fun-to-use Electribe sequencers pack big features into a tiny frameTake all your beats with you. By R. Baldwin, 12.01.2016
Roland's new take on the iconic TR-909 delivers nostalgia aplentyUnlike the AIRA line, the new TR-09 carries a vintage look similar to the original. By B. Steele, 09.09.2016
This drum machine recreates the 808's features in your browserThanks to the io-808, you'll be making drum loops in no time. By B. Steele, 08.10.2016
This laser-powered drum machine is a stunning work of artFans and lasers go to work making noise in 'an autonomous light-music installation.'By B. Steele, 06.27.2016
Roland taps iconic 808 sounds for rhythm-based gamingIt's like 'Guitar Hero,' but for a drum machine.By B. Steele, 12.17.2015