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Crafted with a formidable sound engine sporting 1GB of onboard storage, eight intuitive MIDI tracks for your hardware, and eight stereo audio tracks complete with individual multi-function filters and an LFO, the Elektron Digitakt goes beyond the company's analog history into seamless, pristine performance. More than capable of acting as the command center for your live rig, the long-awaited Digitakt also comes packing USB-supported Overbridge technology to plug directly into your preferred DAW for total control. A sleek piece of powerful technology you'd expect from the minds at Elektron.

The third iteration of the legendary Native Instruments Maschine—the controller that paved the way for a new generation of beatmaking. When paired with a computer and NI's software, there are limitless ways to make music. Chart-topping synth sounds, festival-ready drum hits, and so much more—it's all here to explore.

A 12-track hybrid instrument, the Syntakt gives you four powerful analog tracks and eight digital ones that you can—and should—combine at will. Get the flexibility of digital with the richness of analog, all wrapped up in a next-level performance machine.

Born of the most famous and influential drum machines ever made, the TR-8S combines the best of its Roland heritage with modern production techniques and professional sound design. The result? A forward-thinking, performance-tuned instrument unlike any other. Build your dream kit from the most iconic drum sounds of all time, plus the finest selection of samples from our vast library—or import your own custom samples. Tap, tune, and tweak with hands-on controls and production tools that make your patterns move and groove. And why keep this kind of percussive power confined to the studio? The TR-8S was literally made to play live.

The Maschine hardware-software platform has, up until now, been a winning combination of pad-controller playability and limitless sonic options via a computer. For the first time, the Maschine Plus (stylized as Maschine+) brings all of that power into one standalone machine. With 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB of onboard memory, a 24 GB library of sounds, and two high-res display screens, the Maschine+ is essentially a powerful computer all its own, primed for music-making. A variety of connectivity options—and even a built-in recording interface—allows you to record easily or use it to control other software or hardware instruments.

Originally In production since the early 1990s, and recently brought back to life, the Alesis SR-16 ranks as one of the most widely used drum machines ever. It features 233 drum samples with 50 presets and 50 user generated pattern slots along with complete MIDI integration and 16 voice polyphony.

Arturia’s DrumBrute Impact is a workhorse analog drum machine. Like other iconic analog drum machines, the DrumBrute Impact comes with onboard sounds like kick, handclap, and even an FM drum patch—all of which can be automated with a 64-step sequencer. Each instrument can be sonically altered with a corresponding color shape—Drive for the kick, Harmonics for the open hi-hat, and so on. And users aren’t just limited to 64-steps on the DrumBrute Impact; this drum machine offers polyrhythmic and song mode functions, giving players a high degree of programming variability.

Built with the same eight powerful analog drums voices that established its predecessor as a flagship machine along with a powerful new sampling engine and design features, the Elektron Analog Rytm MKII brings an even more depth to organic drum sound with fine-tuned digital mastery. The unmistakably analog tone of deep basses, full toms, and crisp hi-hats can be mixed with digital samples taken from the sequencer for unprecedented nuance along with a pristine OLED display allows easy navigation through 1GB of onboard storage and built-in effects like delay, reverb, and distortion. An absolute command center.

Standing in the welterweight division but poised to knock out every contender in the drum machine game, the Korg Volca Beats is an all-analog synthesizer designed for easy portability and use. The 16-step sequencer, MIDI functions, and powerful Step functions make the Korg Volca Beats an ideal choice for bedrooms producers, starter DJs, and anyone with a taste for house or rap.

Building on the popularity of its predecessor with a brand new, six-part DSP engine that lets you layer sounds into an armada of drum sounds both real and imagined, the Korg Volca Drum Digital Percussion Synthesizer is one of the most powerful "entry"-level drum machines on the market. Sculpt and shape new sounds by tailoring one of five oscillator waveforms to your liking, then add touches like bit reduction and overdrive to produce studio-grade sounds from a box the size of a paperback book.

Built with ten drum set sound choices, over 200 songs in 21 styles of music, and an ultra-clear LCD display for easy reading while playing, the Singular Sound BeatBuddy Drum Machine Pedal is a solo musician's best friend. Immensely customizable, these pedals can plug directly into your amp and feature SD capabilities for editing phrases in the accompanying software for a truly unique experience. When there's no backing band to be found, the BeatBuddy comes through in spades.

The Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator Rhythm may look and play like a handheld game, but the technology under the hood offers a real, powerful synthesis experience. Crafted with a drum synth engine and sequencer in one pocket-size unit, the PO-12 features real onboard drum samples and 16 punch-in effects like delay and bit crusher. Able to play nicely with your iPhone, Korg Volca series, and other Teenage Engineering products this is a serious instrument in the presentation of a toy.

Crafted with the same 16 velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads along with 16GB on onboard storage and a 10.1" multi-touch display, the Akai MPC X Standalone Sampler/Sequencer channels the interface of the iconic original in a piece of gear capable of replacing computers in your live setup. Two MIDI ins, four MIDI outs, and eight configurable CV/Gate outputs give you complete control over your analog synths and drum machines and live rig in a masterful piece of equipment.

Developed by Akai in tandem with the well-known electronic engineer Roger Linn, the MPC (Music Production Center) is in essence a powerful drum machine with an interactive interface of signature rubber squares. The units are also marked by the incorporation of extensive sampling abilities and MIDI sequencing, which became more powerful in newer models. The MPCs are some of the most popular production tools for old-school and modern hip-hop and rap.

The MPC1000 were built with the corrected rubber pads issued as a fix for the previous model.

Years of production: 2003-2009

Product specs: 16 touch pads, 16 MB sampling memory, onboard time stretch and pitch shift, four pad banks, two MIDI inputs and four MIDI outputs

The Akai MPC2000XL Production Center is an expansion on one of the classic beat machines of the 1990s, sporting a throwback feel and plenty of power in one chassis. Sharing the same 32 voices of polyphony, floppy disk storage, and 64-track sampling capacity as its predecessor, the XL incorporated a slew of new features like four onboard keys for quick bank access, multi-program playback, and the intuitive Next Sequence key to quickly kick in a new section. A classic that's been used by artists from DJ Shadow to Kanye West, the MPC2000XL is a worthy addition to any home producer's rig.

Channeling the spirit of its famous predecessor into a modern unit made for portable playability, the Akai MPC Live Standalone Sampler/Sequencer is a versatile option for home production and performance alike. The 7" multi-touch screen and 16 pressure-sensitive RGB pads are your window into an enormous 16GB onboard storage preloaded with Vault 2.0 sound library loaded with classic samples and new sounds alike. Whether you're creating in Ableton or crushing a show, this is a powerful piece of gear.

Capturing the enormous sound of the legendary original in a sleek package made for modern production, the Roland Boutique Series TR-08 Analog Modeling Drum Machine gets you the legendary 808 in a portable yet powerful machine.

• Instruments: Bass, Snare, Low/Mid/Hi Tom, Low/Mid/Hi Conga, Claves, Rim Shot, Maracas, Hand Clap, Cow Bell, Cymbal, Open/Closed Hi-Hat


• Controls: Step/Tap write modes, 16-step sequencer with 16 sub-steps, Tone/Level/Tuning/Decay, Compression/Gain/Tune/Pan on certain instruments


• Connections: MIDI in/out, USB port, Output, Mix In, Headphones, Trigger Out


• Other Features: Seven LED Segments, Four LED indicators, Built-In Speaker, Battery Power

Cramming exacting emulations of the classic TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines into one sleek package might seem impossible to analog purists, especially when fitting that same box with even more sounds and functionality -- but everyone owes it to themselves to check out the Roland AIRA TR-8 Rhythm Producer and become a believer. Create new kits by mixing elements from the TR-series drum machines, punch your performance in with the old-school step sequencer, and tap into a world of control simply not available on the 808 or 909.

Featuring EZ Compose technology for crafting patterns on the fly, COSM amp and effect modeling for the guitar and bass plugins and a compact design, the Boss DR-880 Dr. Rhythm is an originator of the versatile drum machine. Capable of holding up to 1000 user-created patterns with 440 percussive sounds preloaded, the DR-880 can bring an engaging electronic element to your next practice or a trusty workhorse for live shows.

Compact and portable but brimming with modern drum machine sounds, the Alesis SR-18 can produce anything from completely electronic to mimicking totally analog drum sounds. Not only does the SR-18 boast a huge sound bank, but it has tons of onboard effects as well, including EQ, reverb, compression, and more, for sonic shaping on the fly. And with the SR-18, you can go wire-free -- the entire drum machine is battery-powered.

The Roland TR-09 Rhythm Performer Drum Machine channels the power of a vintage beatbox legend into a modern package for today's players. Sporting the same front-end layout as the original 909 for an authentic vibe, the TR-09 affords nine total onboard drum sounds from kick to clap with nuanced controls on each to dial in exact sounds. Capable of functioning in traditional Step mode for easy construction or Tap for making new lines on the fly while keeping the old, the Rhythm Performer is a fast avenue to throwback beats.

Built with a detailed Matrix display, MIDI in/out, DIN syn capability and individual drum tone outputs, the Roland TR-707 Rhythm Composer is an overlooked gem of a drum machine. Frequently said to capture many of the snare, bass, and hi-hat sounds of its more expensive brother, the TR-909, the TR-707 encapsulates the quintessence of '80s drum programming without crushing your wallet. Used by artists ranging from Phil Collins to Aphex Twin, this drum machine could be the next sleeper hit for your electronic setup.

The TR-505 was an entry-level drum machine used primarily in assisting songwriters.

Notable users: Aphex Twin

The Elektron Analog Rytm Drum Machine stands as a pillar of modern all-analog drum production units thanks to features like a 12-track Elektron sampler, 12 drum pads, and a whopping eight drum voices. In addition to the voices, each voice features additional customizable elements like individual LFOs, analog percussion sound generators, analog overdrives, and analog multimode filters for an almost limitless amount of true vintage drum sounds. Top it all off with analog master compression and distortion and you have a modern, vintage-voiced workhorse ready for the studio or stage.

The Arturia DrumBrute is a fully-featured analog drum machine with sequencer built for professional DJs, musicians and electronic producers. 17 fully analog drum sounds from kicks to snares, shakers to zaps can all be further edited to create new, unique tones for your beat. The sequencer offers up 64 patterns, each with 64 steps letting you store your entire set right onboard this compact workhorse. Take the mix and shoot it through the dual-mode Steiner Parker filter, then glitch it all out with the step repeater and move the groove around with random swing or go deep into polyrhythms with different lengths for each separate drum track. When it's time to hit the studio, the DrumBrute has 12 individual outputs to spread your beat out across multiple tracks to be processed and mixed separately.

The Akai MPC3000 Production Center revolutionized rap, hip-hop, and R&B when it was introduced in 1994. An upgrade to the renowned MPC60, the MPC3000 was a known favorite of artists like Dr. Dre and Puff Daddy for its 44.1Khz sampling rate, 99 track sequencer, and 32-note polyphony synthesizer. If you want to get to the heart of '90s production, this is an all-in-one solution.

The Boss DR-202 Dr. Groove is a drum machine that models 256 drum and bass sounds specifically selected for groove/dance music. 

The Boss DR-770 Dr. Rhythm is a drum machine with 255 different kinds of percussion sounds, 400 preset patterns, 10,000 pattern memory, velocity-sensitive drum pads, and on-board effects.

When it comes to vintage electronic music gear, the Roland TR-606 Drumatix analog drum machine is one of the last hidden gems. All analog drum voices, two trigger outs for sequencing analog gear, and best of all, you can switch between pattern edit and play modes without stopping the sequencer- can't do that on an 808 or a 909! Boomy bass that doesn't dominate a mix and metallic high hats that cut like a noise knife. Grab an original 606 before the secret gets out. Or for a modern alternative, check out the Roland TR-8 drum machine with optional 7X7 expansion pack, which adds digitally synthesized 606 sounds (as well as 707 and 727 samples) to the TR-8's base 808 and 909 soundset.

Developed by Akai in tandem with the well-known electronic engineer Roger Linn, the MPC (Music Production Center) is in essence a powerful drum machine with an interactive interface of signature rubber squares. The units are also marked by the incorporation of extensive sampling abilities and MIDI sequencing, which became more powerful in newer iterations. The MPCs are some of the most popular production tools for old-school and modern hip-hop and rap.

The MPC2000 is a streamlined, pared back rendition of the MPC3000 featuring a floppy disk drive and capable of 64-track sequencing as opposed to 99-track sequencing.

Years of production: 1997-2000

Product specs: 16 touch pads, 2 MB sampling memory, 16 bit 44.1 kHz sampling rate, two MIDI inputs and two MIDI outputs

Associated artists: Trent Reznor, The xx, DiViNCi

The Sequential DrumTraks is a legendary drum machine with 13 built-in sounds including kick, snare, toms, hi-hats and cymbals. It features 13 trigger buttons and is MIDI equipped. A unique feature of this drum machine is that the snare trigger is known to trigger a few milliseconds late making a unique time feel as can be heard by famous artists such as Tame Impala & Chromeo.

Native Instruments' second generation of their popular Maschine hardware-software production studio took a huge leap forward. The standard Maschine mkII was upgraded with huge full-color displays, more sensitive RGB-lit pads and numerous workflow improvements. The software received a massive upgrade as well, with improved sampling, sequencing and synthesis tools, including highly acclaimed new drum synths. Whether you're looking to craft rap beats, EDM hits or add new dimensions to your post-production scoring rig, the Maschine mkII is a top-flight tool.

The Boss DR-660 Dr. Rhythm is a drum machine featuring 16 velocity and aftertouch-sensitive pads, 255 kinds of percussion sounds, 250 patterns, stereo outputs, and on-board effects.

Built with an ultra-compact design, streamlined 12-button effect interface and a total bank of 48 available sounds, the Boss DR-550 Dr. Rhythm is a powerful option in the world of entry-level drum machines. Capable of fills and shuffles with 32nd notes and triplets available in programming, the DR-550 also sports five bass and six snare sounds with the option for timbre selection to develop an arsenal of beats and patterns. More than just a practice tool for guitarists, this powerful little beatbox is an excellent companion for bedroom producers and old-school DJs alike.

The Akai MPC Renaissance is a reinvention of the classic MPC workflow, adapting it from a hardware based sampler and sequencer into a hybrid software and hardware approach. Paired with Akai's MPC software the Renaissance controller provides everything you need to emulate the MPCs of yesteryear or explore the future of beat production. Centered around the legendary bank of 16 velocity sensitive pads, the Renaissance adds 16 encoders sporting LED indicators for extensive parameter control that maintains tight integration with the software. With a built-in audio interface you can monitor your tracks directly from the unit, and every function from transport to sequencing can be managed from the full-featured controls. If you're looking to take your MPC experience to the next level and enjoy a computer-based workflow, the MPC Renaissance is a can't miss production tool.

The Akai Rhythm Wolf Analog Drum Machine and Bass Synthesizer is a beastly piece of gear, offering a simple solution for creating expansive rhythm sections with plenty of tweakable options. Start off your beat with full sections for kick, snare, open/closed hi-hat, and auxiliary percussion and dial in real analog drum either through the 32-step sequencer or onboard MPC-style pads for finger playing. When your drums are dialed in, head over to the bass synth to take control over waveform, filter cutoff/resonance, and envelope amount, and even throw in a little built-in Howl distortion to really make your parts snarl.

The Akai XR20 Beat Production Station is a self-contained music-making command center, ready to pick up and go wherever and whenever the idea for your next song pops in your head. Able to operate on an AC adapter or battery power, the XR20 packs over 700 sounds from drums to synths generated with 32-note polyphony for an immersive experience with plenty of depth. Not just for beats, this tiny titan also employs Pattern Play mode which allows assignment of different phrases to pads, and with the added mic output, you can get a song up and running while you're still on the bus.

Developed by Akai in tandem with the well-known electronic engineer Roger Linn, the MPC (Music Production Center) is in essence a powerful drum machine with an interactive interface of signature rubber squares. The units are also marked by the incorporation of extensive sampling abilities and MIDI sequencing, which became more powerful in newer models. The MPCs are some of the most popular production tools for old-school and modern hip-hop and rap.

Years of production: 2008-2013

Product specs: 16 touch pads, virtual analog synthesizer and arpeggiator, 64 MB sampling memory, 64-voice drum and phrase sampler, four pad banks, one MIDI input and one MIDI outputs

With its warm toned strip of colorful sequencing buttons and tweakable banks of knobs, the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer is quite possibly the most iconic drum machine of all time. Featuring a booming kick, sharp snare, tunable toms and a variety of percussion elements, the 808 is capable of creating and sequencing complete rhythm tracks. While Roland's initial hopes to create a realistic machine for emulating session drummers were dashed, generations of artists and producers have embraced and repurposed the 808's unique electronic tones, birthing entire genres based around its inimitable sounds.

Developed by Akai in tandem with the well-known electronic engineer Roger Linn, the MPC (Music Production Center) is in essence a powerful drum machine with an interactive interface of signature rubber squares. The units are also marked by the incorporation of extensive sampling abilities and MIDI sequencing, which became more powerful in newer models. The MPCs are some of the most popular production tools for old-school and modern hip-hop and rap.

The MPC500 is the smallest and most portable MPC model.

Years of production: ca. 2009-2012

Product specs: 12 touch pads, 16 MB sampling memory, onboard time stretch and pitch shift, four pad banks, one MIDI input and one MIDI outputs

The Akai MPC2500 Music Production Center brought the company's flagship product into the 21st Century by incorporating USB and CD/ROM capabilities into an already powerful machine. Packing a 16MB sampling memory and 24-bit 96kHz sampling rate, this midrange model combined a more attractive price tag with the production power that originally made the MPC a rap and hip-hop production favorite. Excellent option for an all-in-one beat center.

The Roland CR-78 CompuRhythm ranks as one of Roland's most iconic drum machines. Released in the '70s, the preset-based CR-78 was similar to the CR-68, but allowed broader variation on patterns and voices. The all-analog drum sounds are classic Roland, with similar programming to the later TR-808. Additional features include Fill-In, Voice Cancel, 11 Variation effects and the ability to store patterns.

Notable Uses: "Heart of Glass" by Blondie, "In The Air Tonight" by Phill Collins

Native Instrument's Maschine mkI's hybrid approach changed the groove production market on its first release. From making hip hop beats to creating your own EDM tracks, the Maschine is a genre spanning power house that includes powerful tools for sampling, sequencing and arranging entire songs. Comprised of the dedicated Maschine controller paired with powerful Native Instruments software, Maschine is designed to expand into whatever sonic territory you want to explore as a producer. It features 16 velocity sensitive pads with 8 dedicated encoders for parameter control, plus LCD displays and controls for all other essential functions including transport, editing and mixing. It has been supplanted by the Maschine mkII, but for producers looking for a more affordable option the mkI controller still pairs with the current version of the software.

Get tons of drum machine, sampling, and MIDI power in one small product with the Akai MPC Touch. The MPC Touch, which stands for Music Production Center, was designed with electronic engineer Grammy Lifetime Technical Achievement winner Roger Linn and gives you total control over your music with its interactive display interface, which lets you zoom into the nitty-gritty of your waveforms, and 16 touch pads, as well as a step sequencer, looper, and sample editor.