Gear Tips

Let’s journey through the history of Akai Professional’s MPC series and discover why these machines continue shaping music to this day.

In this article, we’ll learn more about the Yamaha DX7’s place in synthesizer history, what made it such a popular and innovative instrument, how it laid the musical foundation for countless hits and where its legacy stands today.

Let’s dive into the history, design, sound and influence of the Roland TR-909, along with a selection of popular recordings and modern 909 recreations that keep its legacy alive.

In this article, we’ll dive into the 808’s history, construction, signature sound and its lasting legacy across genres.

The Famous Sounds and Songs of the KORG M1

Learn the story of the KORG M1 music workstation with exclusive insights from voicing manager Jack Hotop.

In this article, we're going to look at a little of the history of the groundbreaking microKORG and examine its sounds, its features and how the current version—the microKORG 2—compares to the company's other VA (Virtual Analog) synthesizers.

We're going to dive into some of the history of how the iconic KORG MS-20 was developed, why it is such an enduringly popular instrument, and look at some artists and songs that show off its capabilities.

Prophet of Sound | A History of Sequential

We're going to take a quick look at the late Dave Smith's career, the history of Sequential and the Prophet series, and dive into the current roster of synths that bear the Prophet name.

Roland Digital Pianos | Bringing Music Into the Home

Explore Roland's 50 years of piano innovation.

The Beat Goes On | The Enduring Legacy of the LinnDrum

Take a closer look at the revolutionary drum machine that powered some of the biggest hits of the '80s.

You’ve spent hours, even days, getting just the right tone. Then, weeks or longer getting your song to sound just how you imagined. But how do you recreate that same studio sound on stage?

Controlling External Hardware With Avid Pro Tools

Greg "Stryke" Chin from Avid dropped by to teach us some tips and tricks

Automation and Effects With Avid Pro Tools

Greg "Stryke" Chin from Avid dropped by to teach us some tips and tricks

Building Electronic Music In Avid Pro Tools

Greg "Stryke" Chin from Avid dropped by to teach us some tips and tricks

A History of the Akai Professional MPC

The History of the Yamaha DX7

A Spotlight on the Roland TR-909

A Spotlight on the Roland TR-808

The Famous Sounds and Songs of the KORG M1

The History of the KORG microKORG

The Story of the KORG MS-20 Synthesizer

Prophet of Sound | A History of Sequential

Roland Digital Pianos | Bringing Music Into the Home

The Beat Goes On | The Enduring Legacy of the LinnDrum

Replicating Your Studio Sound on Stage

Controlling External Hardware With Avid Pro Tools

Automation and Effects With Avid Pro Tools

Building Electronic Music In Avid Pro Tools