Tag: beatmakers

EastWest DrumX Groove Machine With Jimmy Jam’s Beats

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Unlock Jimmy Jam's exclusive grooves with the new EastWest DrumX, which brings together ten classic drum machines: the TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, LinnDrum, LM-1, DR-55, DR-110, DMX, DrumTraks, and SP-12 - and most of all, Jimmy's touch!

music technology

Akai MPC Sample: The Lo-Fi Trap and How to Escape

April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

The new Akai MPC Sample didn't just ship with a battery and pads; it shipped with a pre-packaged cultural identity. We explore why the "lo-fi beat" aesthetic has become a default setting for the MPC, and how five specific friction points can help you break the loop and reclaim your creative voice.

news

Akai MPC Live III: The Standalone Beast Bites Back

October 3, 2025October 3, 2025

Akai MPC Live III is here and it features innovative 3D-sensing MPCe pads, 8-core processor, clip launching, and step sequencing in a $1,699 standalone production powerhouse.

news

Behringer RD-78: The CR-78 Clone That Makes Purists Grumble and Budgets Rejoice

February 5, 2025February 18, 2025

Let’s cut to the chase: Behringer’s RD-78 is either a love letter to analog history or a cheeky heist of…

software reviews

Dropkick Review: The Ultimate Kick Sound Sculptor?

February 14, 2024February 16, 2024

JMG Music, the Prague-based audio company, has just introduced to the world their new baby – in partnership with United…