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Korg Volca Sample Digital Sequencer Review

Last Updated: December 2, 2014 By Sean

Korg music equipment has come out with a brand new piece of gear of their “Volca Family” that may spark your interest if you’re into sampling like we are, and better yet if you’re in need of a sequencer as well. Although we’re pretty stingy when it comes to samples and sounds, a huge plus is the 100 on-board factory samples which comes with some decent additions to anybody’s musical canvas. It’s also compatible with iOS (as most new gear is starting to be as the years continue) and has some decent FX included. Let’s get into the main details of the Korg Volca Sample.

Alesis Sample Rack Review

Last Updated: September 24, 2014 By Sean

Alesis Sample Rack review

Alesis’ new rackmount percussion module lets you use onboard stored sounds or loaded sounds you’ve gathered externally. Just simply transfer the samples to an SD card and load them up — super easy to use. It’s a 1U unit with an online drum module with a bunch of sounds. Let’s take a look at the main features as well as our rating.

Akai MPX16 Sample Recorder and Player Review

Last Updated: October 3, 2018 By Sean

The Akai MPX16 review

Announced at Musikmesse 2014, Akai Professional has stepped up their game in terms of sampler recorders and players. The original Akai MPX8 has been a huge hit since it’s release, resulting in the make of this bad boy. They’ve now added 16 backlit pads as opposed to their previous 8 (hence the number in the model), to be able to trigger all sample sounds simultaneously. Here’s the catch and if you weren’t aware of the MPX8 capabilities: the sounds are triggered by an SD card. These pieces of music equipment are relatively different than your average sampler or MIDI device. Let’s take a look at the Akai MPX16.

Which Akai MPC Should I Buy? Which MPC is the Best?

Last Updated: September 18, 2018 By Sean

The Akai MPC drum machine samplers and sequencers have been dominating the music industry in terms of music production centers for decades (first came out in 1984). Used by most professional music artists for any genre that exists (typically hip hop for sampling, but anything goes), these powerful machines can transform your songs into beautiful movements of sounds. If you’re ready to take your music production to the next level and buy an Akai MPC, we wanted to do the research and see which is best for your specific needs. Do you absolutely need a drum machine to make quality music? Not necessarily, as numerous artists all over the world use their computer and/or keyboards to create their sounds. However, if you like the analog route, or merely want to combine it with your computer with a digital audio workstation and other music production equipment (we know many who have hybrid setups), you’ve chosen the right machine to do so. You might also be performing live and want some pads to pound in front of your audience. Here is a simple guide to help you determine which MPC to buy.