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    1010music Bento portable sampler sequencer

    SUPERBOOTH 2025: 1010music Bento

    New portable sampler & sequencer incoming

    The latest addition to the 1010music line-up is a compact device that allows users to sample, sequence and perform with expressive control, all with no laptop required.

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    LANDR Sampler plug-in released

    Intuitive tool for sample library manipulation

    LANDR have unveiled LANDR Sampler, a powerful new plug-in which is intended as a tool for transforming bulky sample libraries into a playable, intuitive instrument.

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    Oli Freke, Electronic Musician and Author

    History Of Samplers | SOS Podcast

    From Tape To Digital

    Oli Freke talks us through the history of samplers, from the introduction of the Mellotron in 1963, through to current day sampling software, while highlighting the golden era of sampling from the late 80s to early 90s.

    Sound Advice May 2025
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    Yraki LayerLab sample blending Max for Live Device Ableton Live

    Yraki releases LayerLab Device for Ableton

    Blends old samples to create new sounds

    Mariano Sibilia, or Yraki, has announced the release of a new Max for Live Device that’s capable of creating new one-shot sounds from a collection of loaded samples. 

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    Reason ReCycle sample editing software

    Reason ReCycle returns (for Free!)

    Revolutionary sampling software re-launched

    Reason Studios have announced that their game-changing sampling software — which was originally released back in 1994 — has returned, and is being made available for free

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    Roland’s SP-404 MkII gains Serato integration

    Company celebrate 404 Day with update & global events

    In celebration of this year’s 404 Day, Roland have announced an update that brings Serato integration to their iconic portable sampler.

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    Teenage Engineering OP-XY

    Synthesizer, Sampler & Sequencer

    The OP‑XY is a portable sequencing powerhouse.

    Reviews Apr 2025
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    VEMIA 60th Auction vintage pro audio synthesizer sale

    VEMIA’s 60th Vintage Gear auction

    5–12 April + Second Chance Sunday on 13 April

    VEMIA’s 60th vintage gear auction has begun and, as always, there’s a vast collection of sought-after instruments and equipment up for grabs.

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    Torso Electronics S-4

    Sampler

    Torso’s ambitious ‘sculpting sampler’ may be a work in progress, but it promises to be something very special indeed.

    Reviews Mar 2025
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    Roland P-6

    Creative Sampler

    The Roland P‑6 is a pocket‑sized sampling powerhouse.

    Reviews Feb 2025
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    Polyend Tracker+

    Sampler, Synthesizer & Sequencer

    Polyend’s hardware tracker continues to evolve and improve.

    Reviews Jan 2025
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    Left to Right: Rob Puricelli, Dave Rossum, Kevin Monahan, Paul Wiffen

    SOS Podcast: Emulator II 40th Anniversary

    E-mu Systems’ Iconic Sampling Keyboard

    In Episode 57 of the SOS Electronic Music podcast, Rob Puricelli talks in-depth with Dave Rossum, Kevin Monahan and Paul Wiffen.

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    EHX 360+ Looper compact guitar loop pedal live overdub

    Electro-Harmonix introduce the 360+ Looper

    Popular compact looper gets even smaller!

    EHX's new 360+ Looper comes packed into their miniature Pico enclosure and introduces some powerful new overdubbing capabilities. 

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    Left to Right: Rob Puricelli, Dave Rossum, Kevin Monahan, Paul Wiffen

    Emulator II 40th Anniversary | SOS Podcast

    E-mu Systems' Iconic Sampling Keyboard

    In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the groundbreaking E-mu Systems Emulator II sampler, Dave Rossum, Kevin Monahan and Paul Wiffen share inside stories of the development and manufacture of the instrument.

    People Dec 2024
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    Native Instruments Kontakt 8

    Software Sampler

    NI’s long‑established software sampler gains a raft of new features and other improvements.

    Reviews Dec 2024
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    Teenage Engineering OP-XY

    Teenage Engineering unveil the OP-XY

    A dynamic sequencer, synth and sampler

    Teenage Engineering have announced the release of the OP‑XY, a sequencer, synthesizer and sampler designed for modern music creators and live performers.

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    Elektron Digitakt II

    Digital Drum Computer & Sampler

    The original Digitakt was pretty good, so how about an updated version with more of... everything!

    Reviews Nov 2024
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    Cableguys Snapback automatic drum sample layering plug-in

    Cableguys Snapback delivers effortless drum layering

    Automatically aligns additional drum samples

    Cableguys have teamed up with electronic music pioneer 'BT' (Brian Transeau) to create a new plug-in dedicated to crafting layered drum sounds.

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    Ableton Move portable Live instrument

    Ableton go portable with Move

    Company launch compact standalone instrument

    Featuring a compact, portable design and up to four hours of battery life, Move comes packed with sounds and instrument presets, and also includes onboard sampling and sequencing. 

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    Roland AIRA P-6 Creative Sampler compact portable instrument

    Roland’s new P-6 Creative Sampler

    AIRA Compact range gains portable sampler

    The latest addition to Roland’s AIRA Compact range packs the company’s renowned sampling technology into a pocket-size device aimed at creators on the go.

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    How Virtual Instruments Work

    Simulation Theory Explained

    We cut through the jargon to explain how software instruments achieve their incredible realism.

    Techniques Sep 2024

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