Synthesiser Evolution Drum Machines & Samplers Book
Drum machines and samplers have something of a shared history and this zine celebrates their invention and by picking out 46 of the most influential, important or most interesting drum machines and samplers from 1949 – 1996.
Explore the most legendary drum machines and samplers ever created, including the Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, Akai S1000, Fairlight CMI, Akai MPC60 and more, with detailed descriptions and the stories behind their development.
Key Features:
- Focuses on the closely intertwined history of rhythm and sampling technology in a compact A6 zine format
- Written by Synthesizer Evolution author Oli Freke as part of a collectible music history series
- Showcases 46 of the most influential, important, and interesting drum machines and samplers released between 1949 and 1996
- Covers iconic, legendary hardware such as the Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, Akai S1000, Fairlight CMI, and Akai MPC60
- Features detailed descriptions alongside the fascinating development stories behind each classic instrument
Drum machines and samplers have something of a shared history and this zine celebrates their invention and by picking out 46 of the most influential, important or most interesting drum machines and samplers from 1949 – 1996.
Explore the most legendary drum machines and samplers ever created, including the Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, Akai S1000, Fairlight CMI, Akai MPC60 and more, with detailed descriptions and the stories behind their development.
Key Features:
- Focuses on the closely intertwined history of rhythm and sampling technology in a compact A6 zine format
- Written by Synthesizer Evolution author Oli Freke as part of a collectible music history series
- Showcases 46 of the most influential, important, and interesting drum machines and samplers released between 1949 and 1996
- Covers iconic, legendary hardware such as the Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, Akai S1000, Fairlight CMI, and Akai MPC60
- Features detailed descriptions alongside the fascinating development stories behind each classic instrument
Description
Drum machines and samplers have something of a shared history and this zine celebrates their invention and by picking out 46 of the most influential, important or most interesting drum machines and samplers from 1949 – 1996.
Explore the most legendary drum machines and samplers ever created, including the Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, Akai S1000, Fairlight CMI, Akai MPC60 and more, with detailed descriptions and the stories behind their development.
Key Features:
- Focuses on the closely intertwined history of rhythm and sampling technology in a compact A6 zine format
- Written by Synthesizer Evolution author Oli Freke as part of a collectible music history series
- Showcases 46 of the most influential, important, and interesting drum machines and samplers released between 1949 and 1996
- Covers iconic, legendary hardware such as the Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, Akai S1000, Fairlight CMI, and Akai MPC60
- Features detailed descriptions alongside the fascinating development stories behind each classic instrument
