
Bjooks Beat Gems Kickstarter continues
Following a successful launch at Superbooth 2026, Bjooks have revealed that they will be continuing the Kickstarter campaign for Beat Gems: Drum Machines in Modern Music until 7 June 2026.
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Following a successful launch at Superbooth 2026, Bjooks have revealed that they will be continuing the Kickstarter campaign for Beat Gems: Drum Machines in Modern Music until 7 June 2026.

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