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Roland R-8 SN-R8-04 Electronic Wave File samples

The Roland SN-R8-04 Electronic is a vintage ROM expansion card designed for the R-8, R-8 MKII, and R-8M drum machines. It features 26 high-quality, 16-bit digital

Roland JV-2080 Drum Wave File Sample Set

Over 100 studio quality samples. The Roland JV-2080 is a 64-voice, 16-part multitimbral synthesizer module released in 1997 as the flagship successor to the JV-1080.

Roland D-70 Drum Wave File Sample Set

The Roland D-70 is a 76-key digital synthesizer released in 1990. While branded as a "Super LA" successor to the famous D-50, it actually functions more

Alesis Andromeda A6 Wave File Drum Sample Set

The Alesis Andromeda A6 is widely regarded as a powerhouse for analog percussion synthesis due to its unique combination of a 100% analog signal path and a high-speed

Akai MPC-1000 Wave File Sample Set

Over 100 studio quality wave file samples The Akai MPC1000 is widely regarded as one of the most influential standalone music production tools of the 2000s, bridging

Legendary Roland R-8 MKII Wave File Sample Set Released

Over 200 studio quality samples. The Roland R-8 MKII Human Rhythm Composer represents the pinnacle of Roland's late-era hardware drum machines, a refined and expanded

Kawai R-50E Drum Machine Sample set

In the pantheon of 1980s drum machines, certain names have achieved iconic status—the LinnDrum, the Roland TR-808, and the Oberheim DMX are often rightfully celebrated

Caustic 3.2 - Free Music Making Software for Windows and Android

Caustic 3.2 stands as one of the most impressive and fully-realized mobile music production applications ever created, offering an experience that transcends the

Kawai R-100 Drum Machine Sample Set

The Kawai R-100 is one of those late-’80s drum machines that quietly earned cult status without ever becoming a mainstream icon. Released in 1987, it sits in that

New sample set - Boss DR-770

Released in 1999 as the flagship of the Dr. Rhythm line, the Boss DR-770 quickly established itself as a blue-hued workhorse for guitarists, home recordists, and

Do you remember Information Society?

Information Society, the Minneapolis-based electronic music trio, emerged from the vibrant 1980s synth-pop scene with a sound that blended a dance-floor sensibility

What synthesizers did Ministry use?

Ministry's sound is deeply rooted in synthesizers and samplers, with Al Jourgensen employing a diverse range of gear throughout the band's career. In their early,

The Synthesizers and Drum Machines that Gary Numan Used

If you've ever listened to Gary Numan's early work and wondered how he got those icy, dystopian, and totally unique sounds, you're not alone. The whole thing started

The Synths of Depeche Mode

Few bands embody the evolution of synthesizer-based music as fully as Depeche Mode. From their early days in the early 1980s to their darker, more industrial soundscapes

Turbosynth on the Atar

Turbosynth on the Atari ST. That takes me back to a very specific time in computer music history. While a lot of people were using their ST for sequencing with things

The Roland TR-808 Drum Machine, A Timeless Classic

The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer is a drum machine that wasn't supposed to be a legend, but it is. When it came out in 1980, it was a total flop. Musicians wanted

The Ensoniq EPS - my favourite sampler from the 1980s

The original Ensoniq EPS, the "Performance Sampler," is a really cool piece of gear from the late 80s that's still got a lot of love today, especially

The Roland W30 Sampling Keyboard

In the late 80s, when digital synthesis was all the rage, Roland dropped the W-30, a keyboard that was more than just a synth. It was a workstation, a term that

A Nostalgic Look Back: The Yamaha DX7 Retrospective

Let's be real, the Yamaha DX7 wasn't just a synthesizer; it was a revolution. It dropped like a bomb in 1983, and suddenly, every other synth on the market felt

The Classic Ensoniq Mirage Sampler

Ah, the Ensoniq Mirage. If you're looking for a sampler that's easy to use and sounds pristine, you're in the wrong place. But if you're looking for a piece of music