Looped beats and one-shots from a handful of beat-boxes, including the Alesis H16-B, Arturia DrumBrute, Nord Drum and Roland TR-8 ...

Despite low-quality sample rates, vintage digital drum machines remain a production constant. We hook-up three of the best, and recommend their plugin counterparts When you purchase through links on ...

After a brief teaser campaign, Roland has revealed a new addition to the company's iconic digital drum machine portfolio – the Aira TR-8S Rhythm Performer. As well as emulating classic 80s drum ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A drum machine emulates the sounds made by any and all ...

Trigger your DAW's internal sounds with your drum machine's sequencer, or hook it up to a synth or sampler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

PLUGIN WEEK 2026: Classic drum machines, beatboxes, rhythm composers - whatever you choose to call an analog box-o-tricks - they still make a fantastic percussive sound that continues to infiltrate ...

If you’re into hip-hop and pop, you’ve probably heard “808” at some point. That’s a reference to the iconic Roland TR-808, a drum machine created by Ikutaro Kakehashi in 1980. Its unique dribbling ...

In 2018 Roland introduced the TR-8S drum machine and instantly won the heart of my colleague Roberto Baldwin. Then, last year it resurrected its MC line of grooveboxes, and launched the portable, ...

is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths. But, in typical Roland fashion, the company didn’t just re-create some iconic ...