The new Ableton Push is an MPE-enabled standalone music production powerhouseThe best MIDI controller for Ableton Live just got even better (and more expensive).By T. O'Brien, 05.23.2023
Roland SH-4D review: An overdue return to great synths for the massesThe Zen-Core based SH-4d fills a glaring hole in the company's modern lineup.By T. O'Brien, 05.22.2023
The Roland SH-4d is a groovebox disguised as a synthesizerThe company's latest intsrument has plenty of hands-on controls and a dedicated sequencer track for drums. By T. O'Brien, 02.23.2023
Sonicware's latest groovebox is made for lofi beatsThe Liven Lofi-12 includes sampling and effects designed for muffled music.By J. Fingas, 11.22.2022
1010music’s Razzmatazz is a delightfully pink and pocketable drum machineThe $399 groovebox is the latest addition to the Nanobox lineup.By K. Holt, 10.10.2022
Polyend's Play is an elegantly designed sample-based grooveboxPlay builds on the Tracker's gorgeous hardware with a more conventional workflow.By T. O'Brien, 05.12.2022
Elektron's Syntakt wants to be the only groovebox you'll ever needThe all-in-one machine combines digital and analog synthesis, plus it can be the brains of a larger setup. By T. O'Brien, 04.21.2022
Sonicware’s SmplTrek is a battery-powered groovebox for on-the-go beatmakingYou can use the sampler's built-in mic to capture audio pretty much anywhere.By K. Holt, 04.20.2022
Native Instruments’ Maschine devices are up to $200 offYou'll also get some free software expansions if you pick one up by May 5th.By K. Holt, 04.04.2022
Novation's Circuit Rhythm groovebox is $100 off for Black FridayThe sampler is $300 until December 6th.By K. Holt, 11.26.2021
Elektron's Model:Cycles and Model:Samples grooveboxes are on sale for $249 eachYou can save $50 if you pick up one of the sequencers now.By K. Holt, 09.17.2021
87Novation Circuit Rhythm review: A modern sampler inspired by a classicNovation's latest groovebox borrows heavily from the SP-404 and is perfect for lo-fi hip hop and house.By T. O'Brien, 07.26.2021
Circuit Rhythm is a portable $400 sampler for budding beatmakersThe affordable groovebox marries the simple Circuit workflow with lo-fi hip hop charm.By T. O'Brien, 06.22.2021
Elektron’s Power Handle makes its grooveboxes truly portableTwo and a half years and $50 later, you can finally use your Model:Samples on the train.By T. O'Brien, 06.15.2021
Circuit Rhythm is Novation's stab at a lofi hip hop machineThe sampling focused sibling to the Circuit Tracks groovebox will ship this summer.By T. O'Brien, 02.09.2021
Novation Circuit Tracks is a worthy successor to a beloved grooveboxIt improves on the original Circuit in almost every way.By T. O'Brien, 02.09.2021
Liven XFM is a $199 groovebox for '80s fetishistsSonicware's latest instrument features 'fusion' FM synthesis that lets you blend sounds to create new ones.By T. O'Brien, 01.29.2021
86 28Polyend Tracker review: A powerful but confounding grooveboxThe features are impressive, the hardware solid but the workflow won't be for everyone.By T. O'Brien, 01.20.2021
Korg teases Drumlogue, a hybrid analog / digital grooveboxIt will support the 'logue SDK for future expansion and customization.By T. O'Brien, 01.20.2021
10Roland's Verselab is a groovebox built for vocalistsIn addition to classic drum and synth sounds, there's also a dedicated vocal processor.By T. O'Brien, 01.11.2021