MORE ARTICLE WITH Roland TR-909

21. February 2026

SPARKY

Starsky Carr Throws Down: TR-1000 vs TR-909 – The Real Drum Machine Face-Off

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Starsky Carr Throws Down: TR-1000 vs TR-909 – The Real Drum Machine Face-Off

Starsky Carr is back in the bunker, pitting the Roland TR-1000 against the legendary TR-909 in a no-holds-barred shootout. Forget the marketing fluff – this is about raw character, not pixel-perfect clones. Expect a forensic teardown of kicks, snares, and toms, plus a deep dive into why main outputs matter more than you think. If you’re obsessed with that crusty 909 presence or just want to know if you can flog your vintage box for something new, Starsky’s got the answers. Spoiler: it’s not about perfection, it’s about vibe.

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19. December 2025

SPARKY

Starsky Carr’s Gridlock II Review: MIDI Mayhem, Sorted

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Starsky Carr’s Gridlock II Review: MIDI Mayhem, Sorted

If your studio timing is as tight as a soggy biscuit, Starsky Carr’s latest deep-dive is the slap in the face you need. He takes the Innerclock Systems Gridlock II—a chunky, no-nonsense timing hub—and puts it through its paces, syncing everything from ancient ARPs to modern USB synths with clockwork precision. Expect sarcasm, real-world gripes, and a proper teardown of why DAW MIDI clocks just don’t cut it. Starsky’s trademark clarity and relentless honesty make this a must-watch for anyone tired of MIDI drift, jitter, and the eternal battle to keep their gear in line. Plug in, tune up, and

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13. December 2025

LUMINA

Bonobo’s Sonic Cartography: MusicRadar Tech Guides Us Through the Fog of ‘Kiara’

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Bonobo’s Sonic Cartography: MusicRadar Tech Guides Us Through the Fog of ‘Kiara’

Step into the London studio of Bonobo, where sound is sculpted like mist over water and every beat is a brushstroke on the canvas of memory. In this archival journey unearthed by MusicRadar Tech, we witness the making of ‘Kiara’—a track that shimmers with both nostalgia and invention. Here, vintage drum machines pulse like distant thunder, samples are woven into rhythmic mosaics, and textures bloom from unexpected places, including the humble iPhone. Bonobo’s process is less about construction and more about discovery, inviting us to drift inside the sonic nebula where electronic and organic worlds entwine. Prepare to listen with

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30. May 2025

JET

AlexBallMusic Electrifies with the TR-909

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AlexBallMusic Electrifies with the TR-909

Could the Roland TR-909 be the dodgy kebab of drum machines – slightly quirky but utterly unforgettable? AlexBallMusic dives deep into its history and influence, reminding us why this classic keeps pounding through the decades. Expect crunchy beats and synth nostalgia, all wrapped up in Alex’s informative style.

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