Roland’s innovations in drum machines have always been unique. Tracing Kakehashi’s output from his very first rhythm modules ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. However, while most machines share a lot of basic functionality, there’s variation in the tools ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A drum machine emulates the sounds made by any and all ...

We’ve all seen it: A DJ is up onstage “making beats,” but there’s no drum kit in sight. Instead, her nose is glued to a computer screen, her hands poking the occasional slider or knob. Electronic ...

In 2018 Roland introduced the TR-8S drum machine and instantly won the heart of my colleague Roberto Baldwin. Then, last year it resurrected its MC line of grooveboxes, and launched the portable, ...

Back in 1959, when the Rudolph Wurlitzer Corporation debuted the Side Man, originally intended as an accompanist for organ players who didn't have a live drummer to help them keep time, nobody could ...

drumbit looks like this. You can select master volume, tempo, swing, instrument set, and audio effects in the upper left. The '1', '2', '3', and '4' in the upper right represent measures. The drumbit ...

Music's many stylistic evolutions have always been underpinned by technological innovation. Think of how many genres and attitudes are formed around a specific set of instruments - or a prerequisite ...