Manipulating the pitch of synth drums, particularly toms, can throw up all sorts of interesting sounds. Route velocity to pitch or select alternative (non-chromatic) tuning scales. Sometimes you’ll ...

In many ways the $2,059 Pērkons seems like the drum machine sibling of Erica Synths’ SYNTRX. It’s not just that they share a chassis and knobs. But they’re both pricey, niche instruments that focus on ...

Yamaha's popular DTX range has a new flagship model - the DTXtreme III. This re-worked electronic drum set boasts brand new cymbals, kick pad and module, which uses the same technology that powers the ...

Solo musicians looking to generate their own backing tracks or DJs wanting to lay down some beats can seek out software solutions, but those who really want to get their hands dirty may prefer to opt ...

Anyone who has listened to any music from the 80s has heard the percussive effects of the infamous TR-808 drum machine. To the modern ear, it sounds like an antique. Being the most popular drum ...

Production and imaging directors have to reinvent the wheel every day. Heaven help us if we use the same vocal effect or laser zap again a week after we first pulled it out. And remember when we ...

Music Time demonstrates some of the extraordinary things you can do with an electronic drum synthesizer. Originally broadcast 25 February 1980. Explore more and follow BBC Archive. 1980: Electronic ...

Desktop music production software has become more user friendly, but the options for creating music on a phone -- especially an Android device-- are still rather limited. That's set to change with the ...

Way back in January 2021, at the NAMM trade expo, Korg offered a brief sneak preview of a powerful new analog/digital drum machine, and then all went quiet. Now the "three-fold hybrid" Drumlogue has ...

Good news for all aspiring Moogs and Moroders: Swedish hardware designers Teenage Engineering have created one of the most accessible pocket synthesizers to date. The Pocket Operator (PO) line ...