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It also includes features not found on the original.

Incredible.

Let Roland’s legendary drum machine be your master clock.

The series also covers a wide variety of other classic synthesizers.

This ringed drum machine maestro takes you through some of the drum machine’s best beats.

The legendary track’s presets are even still loaded.

Behringer’s new drum machine could be a game changer.

Acidlab’s new “Detroit” drum machine could be the TR-909 killer we’ve all been waiting for.

This is huge.

Getting a slow start to your day at the office? Why not make some classic house beats with this fully functional 909 in your browser. The 909 is Roland’s classic drum machine from the 1980s and a touchstone of techno production. This digital version was coded in html-5 for maximum compatibility and it’s easy to use. … Continued

We’re giving away five pairs of tickets to what promises to be one of the standout performances from this year’s edition of Amsterdam Dance Event.

Tune in starting at 12:00 CEST on Saturday, September 21.

Mathew Jonson takes a look at the Simmons SDS 800 analog drum synthesizer.

The affordable box is a perfect companion for travelling dance music producers.

‘Land of the Rising Sound’ charts Roland’s incredible story through its most beloved machines.

The March edition of the Toxic Ladies Show features tracks from the likes of Nitzer Ebb and 909 Junkies.

“When I write something, I’m writing because I need to. I’m just being honest.”

And your seller will be none other than Moby.

The granular convolver is the newest piece of hardware from the famous synth engineer.

Like anger management therapy, but cheaper!

Now that’s what we call analog.

A definitive guide to getting your hands on some of the best vintage drum sounds.

Who says music journalism can’t be inspiring anymore?

A permanent fixture of Berlin techno speaks in our latest ‘Tech Talk’.

One of Japanese techno’s undisputed masters releases an hour of deep, spellbinding sounds.

From Ken Ishii to Shinichi Atobe, here are 15 of the best Japanese techno albums ever released. Listen to them here.

Give your 909 sounds that extra edge.

The TR-8S will feature sounds from Roland’s legendary family of analog drum machines: the 808, 909, 707, 727 and 606.

The producer and synth aficionado is delivering old-school house and techno sounds that cull from new jazz, UK breaks, IDM and hip-hop.

This November the DJ superstar will play at some of your favorite clubs in Germany.

Like a golf clap for techno.

Go deep inside the mind of one of dance music’s most visionary producers.

We’re giving away two pairs of tickets to our party with Bicep at Blitz!

The 909 virtuoso has signed the new boutique rhythm composer with all proceeds going to charity.

In anticipation of the release of their long-awaited LP, the Belfast duo showcase some of their favorite current tracks.

The track is the third single off the duo’s forthcoming debut LP.

You can rip the classic sounds of Roland’s TR-808 and TR-909 on the fly while DJing.

Stacked with peak-time burners, get ready for what will go down at Institut für Zukunft this Thursday.

The Japanese music giant has been busy.

Reports have surfaced that the Ongaku, Klang Elektronik and Playhouse label co-founder and Robert Johnson resident DJ née Heiko Schäfer has passed away.

The much-discussed Minimoog Model D clone made a surprise appearance at a Berlin music tech trade show over the weekend.

Music is just a distraction for people with the rare neurological condition called ‘anhedonia.’

The ultra coveted Minimoog Model D is now in public domain, and ready to be cloned.

No TB-303? No problem.

Could warmth and emotion be the keys to vinyl’s enduring success?

The French duo’s timeless debut came out 20 years ago today.

Two new Berlin events combine clubbing fun with charity.

There is now a boutique MIDI controller that allows you complete flexibility.

We salute the Rex Club employee who got fired for this.

If this record collection was a beach, yours would be a grain of sand.

Viennese acoustic group Electro Guzzi are back with “Room”, a deep and somber techno cut from their new album Clones.

The 909 Day celebrations continue as Roland rolls out new versions of the TB-303, TR-909, VP-330, TT-99 turntables, a new DJ controller that lets you live program 909 sounds and more. Roland closes out a big week of announcements for music tech with details on a new line of gear that includes updated versions of … Continued

Portishead, The Human League, Jeff Mills and more share some insight into the inspirations Roland has provided over the years.

Edit: the original video was taken down, but you can find the recording here. Sun Ra is more than a legend of music; he’s also one of the most intriguing orators of his time. To hear him speak is to be swept away into his vision of the world and beyond—and as the video here proves, he … Continued

Say goodbye to your lunch break.

Ever wonder which spectrum your musical taste places you in? Well, thanks to this graphic version of the Sorting Hat, you can rest at ease. See you in the depths…

Analog synths are creating the warmest and cushiest sounds, no question about that. What if you could rest your head on one of these beautiful machines? Berlin-based manufacturer Soft Machines has got you covered. They’re selling pillows that resemble your favorite machines, patch cables and all. As you’re browsing their shop, also be sure to … Continued

Another week, another installment of work-distracting hardware for your web browser. We already featured a fully functional 909, Google’s very own Musiclab and the Sampulator for creating more-or-less advanced tracks in your office hours. Now we’ve discovered a comprehensive modular synth setup. For your browser. For real. Check it out here. (via Sonicstate)

When we think about drum machines, we usually don’t think further back than the 1970s. There are some earlier examples, of course, but they’re rarely referenced in electronic music; techno and house history pretty much starts with the Roland 808. Check out the world’s first drum machine from 1931 above, and get the full rundown … Continued

We’re fans of all music-related apps that help us break up—or eat up—the office workday. (Case in point: the Sampulator and virtual TR-909.) Happily, Google has launched Chrome Music Lab, which encourages easy music-making in your browser using the Web Audio API. The Lab features interactive instruments and a spectrogram that shows what sounds look … Continued

Belgian producer Legowelt just released the SMACKOS AMIGA 909—a drum machine for Ableton 9.5. You can download it for free on his website. The machine is based on Legowelt’s Amiga 909 sample floppydisc. He writes: “Introducing brand new technologies such as FLOCCULENCE, AMIGAnizer and SKOOLY SPACE to give u a fresh spectacular 909 experience u never had … Continued

If you’re searching for something to pass those boring early office hours, we got you covered. We’ve already featured this fully functional Roland TR-909 to play in your browser and the Sampulator to crank out some beats while doing that sales report. With Typedrummer, there’s now an even more clandestine way to draft some tunes: just type a … Continued

We already featured a full-blown TR-909 that’s playable in your browser, and now someone has come up with a new fun way to waste time at work. The Sampulator features an extensive sample board—there’s even a DJ Khaled snippet in there—and you can use your keyboard to play them all. Loop and layer sounds and then share … Continued

What if you could take a photo of a physical object with your smart phone and control how it behaves? That’s the basic principle of MIT’s Reality Editor: it’s a tool to connect and manipulate objects around you. Theoretically, you could build connections between anything you want and draw virtual maps everywhere to make those things interact. … Continued

L.I.E.S. affiliate and hardware fetishist Xosar has created her own label, Gyrocyre, which will launch on November 30 with the Show Yourself EP. Preview it here via Juno, and read a statement about the creature that inspired the imprint below. “When people on our planet hold built up psychic tensions under the skin, the energy gestates in … Continued

In response to the rush of refugees fleeing violence in their home countries into Europe, the dance music community has been throwing fundraisers to route much-needed funds to charity organizations. On Wenesday, September 30, ://about blank in Berlin hosts Refuge, an event billing Objekt, Fred P, Lakuti, Barker & Baumecker, Palms Trax, Telephones, Benjamin Damage and Tornado … Continued

Us millennials have been making beats on iPads since we fresh in the crib. Now you’re twelve years old and those swung 909s are getting a bit old hat. Y’need a new app, stat! Chock full of color, preferably. Well get ready to jump on a technicolor hamster wheel of beat-thuggery. Begin your downward spiral into the heart … Continued