MORE ARTICLE WITH Roland TR-808

1. July 2026

Espen Kraft’s Model 8: Tape Dreams in a DAW Nightmare

Ready to ditch your undo button and risk actual commitment? Espen Kraft dives headfirst into the Model 8 software—a tape machine simulation that’s all hiss, no nonsense. Forget copy-paste and infinite tracks; this is old-school workflow with digital convenience. If you’re craving the crusty charm of real tape but don’t want to remortgage the flat for reels, here’s your detour. Espen’s 80s synth chops and no-fluff style slice straight through the noise. Bring your own coffee—mistakes are permanent.

Model 8, Roland Alpha Juno 2, Roland Jupiter-8, Roland TR-808, Yamaha DM-3

8. June 2026

SPARKY

Voltage Labs

Voltage Labs x Space Dimension Controller: Amsterdam Studio Tour with Sampler Obsession and Acid Tech Tricks

Forget tidy cable porn – Voltage Labs takes us straight into Space Dimension Controller’s Amsterdam lair, where vintage Akai samplers, chunky pedalboards, and a hardware sequencer brain conspire for relentless sonic action. This is no museum tour; it’s a peek into the workflow of a producer who’s ditched Ableton for Bitwig, maxed out his MOTU, and keeps his acid rigs within spitting distance. If you want to know how to turn a server rack into a rave bunker or why the S900 is back in heavy rotation, this walkthrough is your fix. Don’t blink – you might miss a dirty

Akai S01, Akai S1000, Akai S2000, Akai S3000, Akai S3000XL, Akai S900, Arturia DrumBrute, Arturia Drumbrute Impact, Behringer TD-3, Clarett, Focal Monitors, HAPAX, MOTU 16A, Pyramid, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, XOX Heart module

19. March 2026

RILEY

MusicRadar Tech

MusicRadar Tech & Hammer: Building House Beats from Hardware Heaven

Ever wondered what happens when you lock a hardware-obsessed house producer in a studio full of classic gear? MusicRadar Tech teams up with DJ Hammer, and the result is a gritty, hands-on session that’s all groove, no fluff. Hammer’s workflow is like a late-night diner—messy, fast, and full of flavor. He’s got the TR-808, SH-101, and CS1x lined up like a beatmaker’s dream team, and he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty. If you want to see how real house tracks get cooked up—warts, weirdness, and all—this video is your ticket to the kitchen.

Ableton Live, Roland SH-101, Roland TR-808, Yamaha CS1x

17. February 2026

LUMINA

Espen Kraft

Espen Kraft’s Sonic City: Breathing Cyberpunk Shadows

Step into the neon-lit labyrinth of Espen Kraft’s studio, where sound becomes architecture and every note is a shard of dystopian light. In this immersive glimpse behind the scenes, Espen invites us to witness the alchemy of crafting a cyberpunk industrial synth track—where analog legends and human breath entwine. Here, rhythm pulses like a city’s restless heart, and textures drift between the mechanical and the spectral. For those who crave music that feels like rain on chrome and echoes in abandoned corridors, this is a journey worth taking.

Roland Jupiter-8, Roland TR-808

23. January 2026

LUMINA

Alex Ball

Alex Ball Illuminates: The Sonic Mirage of Acid House’s Indian Genesis

Step into a world where tabla ghosts swirl with neon circuitry, as Alex Ball unravels the story behind Charanjit Singh’s enigmatic 1982 album, ‘Synthesizing – Ten Ragas to a Disco Beat.’ This is not just a tale of machines and melodies, but a journey through cultural echoes, technological serendipity, and the spectral overlap of genres. Ball, with his signature cinematic lens, explores how Singh’s fusion of Indian classical ragas and early Roland synths conjured a soundscape decades ahead of its time. Prepare to drift through a narrative where history, myth, and magnetic resonance blur, inviting us to question where Acid

Roland Jupiter-8, Roland TB-303, Roland TR-808, Roland VC-10, Roland VP-330

2. August 2025

JET

Starsky Carr

StarskyCarr Takes on the TR-808 Legend

In a dazzling synth battle, StarskyCarr pits the legendary Roland TR-808 against its modern counterparts, the TR-8S and Behringer RD-8. With his trademark detailed style, Starsky reveals whether these new kids on the block can truly capture the magic of the original 808. Will they stand the test or fall flat on their circuit boards?

Behringer RD-8, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-8S