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18. September 2026

SPARKY

Alex Ball Unleashes the Roland S-770: The Sampler That Refuses to Die

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Alex Ball Unleashes the Roland S-770: The Sampler That Refuses to Die

Alex Ball takes the mighty Roland S-770 for a spin, diving deep into its guts and showing why this 1990 flagship sampler is still a weapon for sonic mischief. Expect plenty of classic Ball wit, hands-on experiments, and a reminder that vintage gear isn’t just for museum pieces—especially when it can resample, time-stretch, and even hide a game or two. If you like your nostalgia with a side of actual usefulness, buckle up.

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12. June 2026

SPARKY

Sampling Royalty: Alex Ball Breaks Down the Akai MPC60’s Sonic Legacy

© Picture: Alex Ball (YouTube)

Sampling Royalty: Alex Ball Breaks Down the Akai MPC60’s Sonic Legacy

Alex Ball isn’t here to coddle your nostalgia – he’s here to drop hard facts and fatter beats. In his deep dive on the Akai MPC60, Ball unpacks the machine that changed sampling forever, from its DIY roots and punchy pads to the chaos it brought to hip-hop, jungle, and beyond. Expect crunchy demos, legendary name-drops, and a no-BS chat with TubeDigger about why the MPC still slaps in the age of touchscreen DAWs. If you think groove is just a menu option, this one’s a wake-up call from the rave bunker. Strap in.

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