Donner adds finger drumming pads

Donner has added two finger drumming-type instruments, Essential D1 Performance Beat Machine and the MEDO Portable Integrated Synth, Sampler, Looper, and MIDI Controller. The D1 is a Korg MPS-style beat maker and sampler with 16 velocity-sensitive pads. The sound engine handles 12 tracks, with custom effects, two send effects (delay and reverb) and a compressor on the master channel. The Essential D1 merges real-time recording and step sequencing workflows, and allows for seamless transitions between finger drumming and step sequencing. In collaboration with leading sound design label Loopmasters, the Essential D1 includes samples covering a variety of music genres, with an emphasis on electronic music. It functions a as standalone beat machine or can be paired with the Essential B1 […]

Roland launches T-8 Beat Machine

Roland has launched the T-8 Beat Machine as part of a new AIRA Compact series of ultra-portable instruments. The T-8 Beat Machine combines iconic Roland drum and bass sounds in a go-everywhere rhythm factory. Beatmakers can build tracks with legendary sounds from the TR-808, TR-909, and TR-606 drum machines, paired with the shapeshifting low end of the dynamic TB-303 Bass Line. The six-track drum sequencer features the TR-REC workflow, enhanced with tools like step loop, pattern shift and probability, to generate dynamic performances with constantly evolving grooves. The T-8 also provides an authentic TB-303 bass experience, including the tactile power to squeeze, squelch and mangle sounds. Like its Compact siblings, the T-8 is driven by Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) and […]