VIDEOS THAT HAVE ALREADY BROKEN THE SYNTHERNET

Roland TR-8S + Ableton: Ultimate Techno Workflow

Roland TR-8S + Ableton: Ultimate Techno Workflow

Liam Killen

Discover how the Roland TR-8S becomes a full Ableton Live controller, audio interface, and mixer — the perfect hybrid rig for live techno.

Roland TR-8S + Ableton: Ultimate Techno Workflow

Liam Killen

Discover how the Roland TR-8S becomes a full Ableton Live controller, audio interface, and mixer — the perfect hybrid rig for live techno.

Is this the tool that live sets are missing ?

Is this the tool that live sets are missing ?

Liam Killen

One of the most challenging things in live hardware performance is transitioning. The RMX-1000 is designed to help solve this problem.

Is this the tool that live sets are missing ?

Liam Killen

One of the most challenging things in live hardware performance is transitioning. The RMX-1000 is designed to help solve this problem.

TECHNO MACHINE // SP-404 MK2 Performance Tips

TECHNO MACHINE // SP-404 MK2 Performance Tips

Liam Killen

Roland rep Dustin Good absolutely schooled me (and the internet) on how to use the SP-404 MKII in a live, techno setting.

TECHNO MACHINE // SP-404 MK2 Performance Tips

Liam Killen

Roland rep Dustin Good absolutely schooled me (and the internet) on how to use the SP-404 MKII in a live, techno setting.

TR-1000: Rundown of why it's Roland's best drum machine

TR-1000: Rundown of why it's Roland's best drum...

Liam Killen

Roland's TR-1000 is the most ambitious drum machine they've ever made. Analog voices, FM synthesis, Octatrack-style morphing, SP-404 multi-effects, and a sequencer that finally goes toe-to-toe with Elektron - all...

TR-1000: Rundown of why it's Roland's best drum...

Liam Killen

Roland's TR-1000 is the most ambitious drum machine they've ever made. Analog voices, FM synthesis, Octatrack-style morphing, SP-404 multi-effects, and a sequencer that finally goes toe-to-toe with Elektron - all...

How to approach a DAWLESS Improvised Techno Set

How to approach a DAWLESS Improvised Techno Set

Liam Killen

My friend's DAWLESS, live techno approach blew the internet's mind 🤯

How to approach a DAWLESS Improvised Techno Set

Liam Killen

My friend's DAWLESS, live techno approach blew the internet's mind 🤯

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IDEAS ON INCORPORATING HARDWARE WITH YOUR DAW

Using a mixer w/ my DAW // Why I’ll never go back

Using a mixer w/ my DAW // Why I’ll never go back

Using a mixer is a great way to change up the feel of your DAW.

Using a mixer w/ my DAW // Why I’ll never go back

Using a mixer is a great way to change up the feel of your DAW.

Using the Oxi One w/ my DAW / I'll NEVER go back

Using the Oxi One w/ my DAW / I'll NEVER go back

There's nothing quite like using an unconventional hardware sequencer to control and record software instruments in your DAW.

Using the Oxi One w/ my DAW / I'll NEVER go back

There's nothing quite like using an unconventional hardware sequencer to control and record software instruments in your DAW.

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Gear Comparisons

Ranking All My Drum Machines (best to worst)

Ranking All My Drum Machines (best to worst)

Best drum machine for techno - TR-8S, Digitakt II, Analog Rytm MkII, Pulsar-23, DrumBrute Impact, Nord Drum 3P, and PO-12. Pros and cons, and which machine is right for you...

Ranking All My Drum Machines (best to worst)

Best drum machine for techno - TR-8S, Digitakt II, Analog Rytm MkII, Pulsar-23, DrumBrute Impact, Nord Drum 3P, and PO-12. Pros and cons, and which machine is right for you...

MPC vs Digitakt vs SP-404: Best Sampler for You

MPC vs Digitakt vs SP-404: Best Sampler for You

Discover the best samplers for electronic music in 2025—MPC One, Elektron Digitakt, Roland SP-404MKII, and OP-1 Field—compared for workflow, portability, compatibility, and overall value.

MPC vs Digitakt vs SP-404: Best Sampler for You

Discover the best samplers for electronic music in 2025—MPC One, Elektron Digitakt, Roland SP-404MKII, and OP-1 Field—compared for workflow, portability, compatibility, and overall value.

Best Synth & Gear Deals (New + Discontinued)

Best Synth & Gear Deals (New + Discontinued)

Looking for the best synth and gear deals in 2025? From the discontinued Original Digitakt to Roland’s underrated TR-8 and Arturia’s MicroFreak, we break down the top bargains that deliver...

Best Synth & Gear Deals (New + Discontinued)

Looking for the best synth and gear deals in 2025? From the discontinued Original Digitakt to Roland’s underrated TR-8 and Arturia’s MicroFreak, we break down the top bargains that deliver...

SP-404 MKII vs MPC One: Top Sampler Pick

SP-404 MKII vs MPC One: Top Sampler Pick

Battle of the samplers: Roland’s SP-404 MKII vs Akai’s MPC One. Price, pads, effects, portability — here’s how they stack up.

SP-404 MKII vs MPC One: Top Sampler Pick

Battle of the samplers: Roland’s SP-404 MKII vs Akai’s MPC One. Price, pads, effects, portability — here’s how they stack up.

Best Delay Pedals for Synths & Hardware

Best Delay Pedals for Synths & Hardware

Looking for the best delay pedals to pair with your synths and hardware? In this hands-on guide, I test seven of the top options — from gritty analog delays to...

Best Delay Pedals for Synths & Hardware

Looking for the best delay pedals to pair with your synths and hardware? In this hands-on guide, I test seven of the top options — from gritty analog delays to...

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