MORE ARTICLE WITH Roland TR-909

19. December 2025

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

ARP Odyssey, Arturia PolyBrute, Innerclock Systems Gridlock II, Moog Prodigy, Oberheim OB-X8, Roland Juno-60, Roland ProMars, Roland TR-909, Sequential OB-6, Sequential Prophet-5, Waldorf Microwave XT

13. December 2025

LUMINA

MusicRadar Tech

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

Alesis Micron, Auto harp, Dr. Rhythm, iPhone (8-bit Tone App), PSP Vintage Warmer, Rhodes, Roland TR-909

30. May 2025

JET

Alex Ball

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.

Roland TR-909, XT-909

10. May 2025

RILEY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Takes Us on a Slap-Happy Stroll Through MIDI Land

Grab your popcorn and settle in as AudioPilz, the maestro of music memes, speedruns through the wild world of MIDI. It’s a blend of groove, history, and more twists than a rollercoaster, all packed into one hilariously informative video.

MIDI Splitter, Roland Jupiter-6, Roland TR-909, SCI Prophet 600, TRS Connectors, USB MIDI