Sequencers / Grooveboxes

Latest OS update brings a much-requested Song Mode feature to Elektron's Digitakt, Syntakt, Digitone and Digitone Keys instruments. 

David Caulfield has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the production of a book detailing the development of the Akai Professional products that put sampling and sequencing into the reach of musicians. 

Akai's latest instrument combines an MPC with a keyboard/synthesizer, and offers a complete standalone production environment. 

A new feature update for Akai's MPC units is on the way, bringing with it a new browser, plug-ins and MIDI capabilities. 

Squarp Instruments give us a demonstrations of Hapax, the first hardware sequencer to fully support MIDI Polyphonic Expression.

Eventide give us all of the details on Misha, their new interval-based Eurorack sequencer/instrument. 

Equipped with 3000 samples and an array of performance features, Polyend say that Play is possibly most flexible and inspirational groovebox ever created...

New line-up includes T-8 Beat Machine, J-6 Chord Synthesizer and E-4 Voice Tweaker.

New version 3.1 firmware adds direct-from-disk streaming, compatibility with class compliant audio interfaces, and much more.

New MkII version boasts an enhanced sequencer, unlimited sampling time, and battery-powered operation.

Available now, this hybrid hardware/software setup includes a pad-based controller designed to work with Akai's MPC2 desktop app.

Percussion powerhouse incorporates four synth voices, a four-track step sequencer, a mixer, an analogue delay and an optical bus compressor.

Elektron's groovebox gains an extra LFO, more filter types, proper stereo processing and much more.

Standalone sequencer/sampler gets new retro paint job and grey drum pads.

The new Artist Edition Tracker ships with a huge collection of Pete Cannon's own jungle samples, plus four complete productions and a limited-edition vinyl EP.

Battery-operable standalone groovebox boasts two synth engines, a drum machine, sample playback and MIDI sequencing.

The new Arranger in version 3.05 lets you set up distinct song sections, by playing clips alongside your linear arrangement to add and remove musical elements on the fly.

New pad-based MIDI controller promises tight integration with Studio One DAW.

Performance-oriented looper adds real-time harmonies, pitch correction, BPM detection and much more.

Akai's new beat-creation system includes built-in speakers, a rechargeable battery, CV/gate outputs, and more.

Make Noise impressed us with their 0-Coast synth a few years ago, and now they've followed it up with a desktop step sequencer.