Released in 1979, the Pearl Syncussion SY-1 was an analogue drum synth favoured by a long list of artists that includes Prince and Herbie Hancock, and later utilized by electronic music producers like Luke Vibert and Aphex Twin.
The Alesis Strata Prime burst onto the electronic drum kit scene earlier this year, turning heads (including ours) in the process – and making a very convincing play for the title of the best electronic drum set of 2024 – with its BFD-powered, multi-sampled sound engine, colour touchscreen display and mesh heads all-round.
Frankie says relax those purse strings because here are three good reasons to ‘burst the bank
Archetype: Plini X and Archetype: Gojira X will be the first to arrive with the operating system update, allowing players to create presets of devices from the plugin and the unit itself
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of the latest addition to the EDIFICE line of timepieces based on the brand concept of “Speed & Intelligence.” The TOM’S 50th Anniversary Edition EFS-S641TMS features a design motif based on the historic TOM’S KP47 Starlet race car, which made TOM’S an overnight sensation with a series of record-setting victories.
With its myriad effects, looper and drum machine, the M810 has the same digital functionality as its the M800 but comes with a poplar burst top, a new neck and updated hardware
While most Wurlitzer electric piano emulations focus on the 200 series models, Cherry Audio has chosen to jump back a generation and bring you the sound of the 140B, which they say many enthusiasts consider to be the jewel in the Wurly crown.
As summer kicks off, Casio has unveiled a range of G-Shocks fit for the beach. It is the latest in a big season for G-Shock, with its range of watches continuing to grow. The Beach Time Lapse collection covers a number of G-Shock models that are unified by a single theme. The cases are black or white, and the collection covers the DW5600, GA2100 and GA110 models – so O.G. full digital, or a mix of quartz and digital, with the three well-known G-Shock case shapes.
Fender has announced it will officially return to NAMM next year. The January 2025 edition of the world’s biggest gear trade show will mark the first time Fender has taken part in the event’s festivities since the 2020, which took place just before the pandemic.
Rather than choose between physical modelling and sampling for its new electric piano plugin, AudioThing has used both techniques to generate its sounds. Known as Wurly, the instrument in question emulates the classic Wurlitzer 200 and 200a models, and takes a hybrid approach to doing it.
