AKAI introduces the new MPC Touch model
via AKAI: Return of the King: The new MPC Touch revolutionizes the art of music production by combining professional grade hardware worthy of carrying the MPC shield with a hyper-intuitive multi-touch screen. The result – the most immersive music producing experience to date. Discover the Touch: www.mpctouch.com Some reactions from …
Dam Drum 2.0 – Handheld Drum Machine from Dam-Funk!
via Stones Throw: Version 2.0 of the HANDHELD DRUM MACHINE & SEQUENCER, a collaboration with Dam-Funk, Bleep Labs & Stones Throw. Hand made, limited edition | Shipping January 21st. Dam-Drum is a handheld drum machine and sequencer with four unique sounds selected by Dam-Funk. This is a collaboration with Dam and Bleep …
Drum Machine Cushions & Bean Bags by Analog Sweden
Ok. You officially know what to ask for Christmas this year: These absolutely awesome cushions inspired by the classic TR-808 and TB-303 drum machines. God bless the Swedes! Info: http://www.analogsweden.com/cushion-producer-pack
MPC Renaissance – MPC Fly – MC Studio
If you haven’t heard the news already, welcome back from Mars. AKAI is starting 2012 with a bang by taking over NAMM with one-two-three all-new MPCs: MPC Fly merges unmatched Akai Professional technology with the power of your iPad 2, embodying legendary capabilities that have made the MPC an industry …
TR-808 Roland USB Drive
Oh my! Another absolute gem from the good folks at Alkota out of Alaska! Amongst other things they are the makers of absolutely gorgeous custom USB drives in the shape of legendary drum machines. After the legendary AKAI MPC and SP-1200 they are tackling one of the undisputed king of …
Linn LM-1 Drum Machine circa 1982
The LM-1 Drum Computer, manufactured by Linn Electronics Inc., was the first drum machine to use digital samples of acoustic drums. Conceived and designed by Roger Linn, it was also one of the first programmable drum machines. It was introduced in early 1980 at a list price of US$4,995, climbed to $5,500 when additional features were …
MPC-Inspired Watch from FLUD!
Ohhh my lord. My nerdy senses are tingling! I just saw this brand new line of watches from FLUD. The BPM line which is out this summer features an MPC inspired design (the classic drum machine used by pretty much everyone for the past 20 years). Don’t really know how …
SP-1200 USB Drive
Ok there are hundreds of cool USB keys shaped into ridiculously awesome things. I have the USB humping dog. Essential. But I just might have to cop this one. I mean for any self-respecting music nerd this is an absolute must! From the same people who brought you the MPC …
Jeremy Ellis performs on Maschine
Ok, I just bought Maschine, the new standard in drum machines from Native Instruments but hmmm…. I am nowhere near this level. Jeremy Ellis (Ubiquity Records) just rips it open in about 2 minutes.
Native Instruments “Maschine”
Native Instruments presents Maschine 1.5, an amazing tool for producers. MPC-style drum programming, sequencing, sampling and so on…. Dope!
MPC 2000XL USB Drive
Introducing the worlds first USB flash memory drive shaped like the Akai MPC2000XL, one of Hip Hop’s most classic drum machines / samplers. This is the long time favorite Sampler of producers such as Dr. Dre, Pete Rock, Just Blaze, Lil Jon and more! Akai’s powerhouse drum machine has been …