298 Results for "sampler"

Yamaha SEQTRAK OS V1.2 Adds Sampler Loop Mode, More Useful Features

You can now loop samples, mute individual sampler lots, and more in the Yamaha SEQTRAK OS V1.2 update.

Software Deals from Universal Audio, Native Instruments, Sonnox & More

New year, new deals! This week’s best software deals come from Universal Audio, Native Instruments, Sonnox, and Inphonik.

SP-1200 Alternatives for Sample-based Beatmaking

We're looking at SP-1200 Alternatives for classic sample-based music production like Daft Punk, The Prodigy, RZA, and A Tribe Called Quest.

Just a Sample, BP-909, Tubeshifter: Free Plugins of the Week

Let's kick off 2025 with three awesome free plugins! Just a Sample is an open-source sampler, BP-909 packs a punch, and Tubeshifter delivers tasty saturation.

Highlights of the Year: My Favorite Gear of 2024

With so much to choose from, picking my favorite synths, samplers, and software of 2024 isn't easy. Here's my list of my personal gear highlights of the year!

Best Samplers, Grooveboxes and Drum Machines of 2024: Our Top 6

Which new samplers and groove machines stood out from the rest in 2024? Here are the best samplers, grooveboxes, and drum machines of the year.

How to Get that Old-school Sampler Sound

Ever wondered how to get the old-school sampler sound? Punchy lo-fi drums and underwater pad sounds can give your music a retro feel.

Polyend Play+ Now With PERC Engine: Firmware 1.1.0 Now Available!

The new PERC engine adds flexible and editable drum sounds without samples to Polyend's Play+ Groovebox.

Elektron Octatrack Alternatives for Dawless Music Production

Need a creative outlet for your music that has to be Dawless? Here's some of the best Elektron Octatrack Alternatives for studio and stage.

Scary Beats: Horror Movie Samples in Famous Songs

To get into the spirit of Halloween, we're looking at classic Horror Movie Samples used in Famous Songs by some of our favourite artists.

Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II Champ Edition: One-Two Punch!

The Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II Champ Edition comes in an exclusive collector’s box with Muhammad Ali artwork and includes a 10” vinyl record.

Artiphon Orba 3: The Pocket-Sized Sampler and Looper Gets a Microphone

Now equipped with a built-in mic, Artiphon Orba 3 is a pocket-sized, gesture-controlled sampler and looper that lets you turn anything into music.

Elektron Digitakt II Update: Overbridge is Finally Here!

The Elektron Digitakt II got an important firmware update today: As of today, the sampler finally supports Overbridge!

Roland SP-404 MKII KDJ Records Limited Edition: Only 600 in Existence!

The Roland SP-404 MKII KDJ Records Edition has a custom Detroit faceplate and exclusive KDJ Records artist samples.

Best Standalone Finger Drumming Pad Controllers: Let Your Fingers Do the Drumming With These 5 Fun Instruments

Take your finger drumming on the road and to the next level with these five best standalone finger drumming pad controllers - for all budgets.

Kiviak Instruments WoFi Sampler: Now Available to Preorder

Kiviak Instruments WoFi Sampler is now shipping from the manufacturer and will be in stores next month. This means you can finally preorder.

Roland P-6 Creative Sampler: Meet the SP-404’s Little Brother

Sampling joins the AIRA Compact range with the Roland P-6, a portable sampler with true sampling, granular synthesis and lo-fi effects.

Polyend Tracker Updates: New Features for Tracker, Tracker+ and Tracker Mini

The Polyend Tracker, Tracker Mini and Tracker+ all just got new firmware updates with new features and lots of bugfixes!

The Best Pocket Synths: 5 Ways to Get Creative on the Go

Ever get a creative itch for synths in situations where a mobile app simply won't do? Let's check out some of the best pocket synths!

The Best Grooveboxes for Beat Creation and Live Performance

Looking to stay creative while traveling, or simply to step outside your DAW? We check out the best grooveboxes for crafting beats.

Teenage Engineering EP-1320 medieval – More DnD than DnB

In a world of uncertainty, do not for one single moment ever expect Teenage Engineering to do anything predictable. The Teenage Engineering EP-1320 medieval is an absolute testament to that!

Samplette shows you the best samples and sounds on YouTube

Vinyl is so passé: Samplette turns your browser into an endless sample source. If only it weren't for the copyright.

Akai MPC 3 Is Here – It’s the Magic Number

Behold Akai MPC 3.0! It's a massive and free update to the MPC operating system with a new main mode, arranger, mixer and more.

Beetlecrab Tempera Review: A Granular Sampler Like No Other

Tempera by Beetlecrab Audio is one of the most unusual granular samplers available. Read our review to find out what Tempera is all about.