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Music Technology

The music players that never hit the heights of the iPod

The iPod is dead. Well, to new customers. And so are these music players that could never compete.

May 22, 2022May 22, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
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Technology

Brionvega reissues the RR231 Totem

It’s an expensive but beautiful box of high fidelity sound.

January 28, 2022January 27, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
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Sony Walkman aesthetics

(via @lavenuemusic on Instagram)

January 26, 2022January 29, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
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The Sony WM-DD100 Boodo Khan

This might be the best looking Sony Walkman I’ve ever seen.

January 17, 2022January 16, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
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Coturn's CT-01 portable turntable available for pre-order

There’s a new turntable in town, all the way from Germany.

January 15, 2022January 15, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
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Hip Hop Sampling Technology Video

Why spvidz loves his SP-303

As one of the most influential machines in hip hop over the last 20 years, the SP-303 has a lot of cool features. Here are 5 reasons why you should pick one up.

December 12, 2021December 12, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
SP-303
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Sampling Technology

Novation’s Circuit Rhythm enters the standalone sampler market

Novation’s first standalone sampler is set to be a good ‘un.

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
Novation’s Circuit Rhythm on a desk
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Technology

Akai's 'new' MPC One Retro Edition

It’s a new device in an old skin from Akai and its latest MPC sampler.

May 16, 2021July 12, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
The Akai MPC One Retro
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Technology

Roland 808303.studio lets you make beats in your browser

808s and 303s are at your fingertips.

March 21, 2021March 21, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
The Roland 808303.studio UI
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Hip Hop News Technology

The Supreme x AKAI MPC Live II

Supreme’s new SS21 collection features all the hip hop essentials.

February 18, 2021May 16, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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Technology

Groove Pizzeria is a 16-step sequencer in your browser

Make rhythms in your browser with Groove Pizzeria.

January 30, 2021January 30, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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Technology

The Zune is dead. Long live the Zune!

Did you own a Zune? Then you might enjoy this.

January 21, 2021May 3, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
zune collection
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Technology

Build your own LEGO record cleaner

Want to build a low-tech ultrasonic record cleaner? LEGO!

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
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The JBL SA750: a new stereo amplifier with streaming tech

JBL’s new stereo amplifier blends style with substance but it will come with a hefty price tag.

January 12, 2021May 3, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
The JBL SA750
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Technology

MusicRadar's best drum machines and samplers of 2020

Their list featured the likes of Akai, Maschine, and Behringer.

December 15, 2020April 18, 2022 by Luke Alex Davis
Akai MPC One
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Sampling Technology

How to make a lo-fi beat with AI

Using Selector—the world’s first AI sample recommendation tool—you can create beats with ease.

December 9, 2020January 13, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
Someone with a MPC on their desk
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Technology

The Wu-Tang Pizza Cutter

Wu-Tang pizza cutters are NOT for the children (because they’re super sharp and dangerous). But Graz Makes’s version is still pretty dope.

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
The Wu-Tang Pizza Cutter
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Technology

The Schiit Modi 3 DAC

Is the Schiit Modi 3 DAC really the schiit? John Darko and many others seem to think so and at $99/£120, it’s worth a try.

July 21, 2020July 21, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
The Schiit Modi 3 DAC
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Technology

Behringer releases a TB-303 clone called the TD-3

The analog bass line synthesizer isn’t an official clone of the 303 but there are plenty of similarities and it costs just $150.

November 14, 2019November 18, 2020 by Luke Alex Davis
Behringer's TD-3
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Technology

MiniDiscs + their modern-day resurgence

Between Radiohead being held to ransom and vaporwave releases, the MiniDisc isn’t strictly dead. I’ve owned a lot of hardware in my time but one model that always alluded me was a MiniDisc player. My cousin had one in the early 2000s and it was the coolest thing. This was before the days of MP3 …

June 19, 2019May 5, 2021 by Luke Alex Davis
Rows of Minidiscs
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