Aside from a few interesting outliers, most hardware drum machines come equipped with a step sequencer that will be loosely rooted in the design used by Roland’s classic 808 and 909. However, while ...

I'd really like to start messing around with and learning how drum machines work. I can't afford a set of drums, so software seems like my only viable option. I had considered purchasing a real drum ...

As 2025 draws to a close, we look back on another exciting year of new music technology gear, packed with characterful synths, hard-hitting drum machines and cutting-edge software. In our two-part ...