Grooveboxes Archives - SYNTH ANATOMY https://synthanatomy.com/category/music-tech-news/news-this-way-best-hardware-music-tech-news-by-synth-anatomy/grooveboxes Music Tech News, Reviews, Events, Music Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:34:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://synthanatomy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Synth_Anatomy_Icon_1.png Grooveboxes Archives - SYNTH ANATOMY https://synthanatomy.com/category/music-tech-news/news-this-way-best-hardware-music-tech-news-by-synth-anatomy/grooveboxes 32 32 Native Instruments Maschine+ now has Maschine 3 support with the new update 3.3.1 https://synthanatomy.com/2025/08/native-instruments-maschine-3-3-1-update-brings-maschine-3-software.html https://synthanatomy.com/2025/08/native-instruments-maschine-3-3-1-update-brings-maschine-3-software.html#comments Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:34:17 +0000 https://synthanatomy.com/?p=97474 Native Instruments has just released Maschine+ 3.3.1, the latest firmware that brings the Maschine 3 software to the standalone Maschine hardware. In February, I reported that the Maschine+ wasn’t yet at the end of its [...]

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]]> https://synthanatomy.com/2025/08/native-instruments-maschine-3-3-1-update-brings-maschine-3-software.html/feed 9 Lambda Synthetics PolyPulse, algo-rhythmic synth and sampling groovebox is available now https://synthanatomy.com/2025/08/lambda-synthetics-polypulse-new-algo-rhythmic-synth-and-sampling-groovebox.html https://synthanatomy.com/2025/08/lambda-synthetics-polypulse-new-algo-rhythmic-synth-and-sampling-groovebox.html#comments Tue, 05 Aug 2025 18:04:11 +0000 https://synthanatomy.com/?p=78069 Lambda Synthetics PolyPulse, previewed at Superbooth 23, is a unique groovebox powered by algorithmic sequencing, multi-synthesis synthesis & sampling. It’s now available. At Superbooth 2023, the Dutch company Lambda Labs unveiled the PolyPulse, an algorithmic [...]

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]]> https://synthanatomy.com/2025/08/lambda-synthetics-polypulse-new-algo-rhythmic-synth-and-sampling-groovebox.html/feed 4 Elektron Digitakt II, new OS 1.15 update adds slice machine to the hardware sampler https://synthanatomy.com/2025/06/elektron-digitakt-ii-popular-hardware-sampler-goes-stereo-with-more-creative-power.html https://synthanatomy.com/2025/06/elektron-digitakt-ii-popular-hardware-sampler-goes-stereo-with-more-creative-power.html#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:53:34 +0000 https://synthanatomy.com/?p=83560 Elektron has just released OS 1.15 for its Elektron II sampler, featuring the long-awaited slice-machine mode.  Since the release of the Digitakt II, Elektron has added numerous new features via free updates. These include a [...]

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]]> https://synthanatomy.com/2025/06/elektron-digitakt-ii-popular-hardware-sampler-goes-stereo-with-more-creative-power.html/feed 18 Polyend Tracker Mini, new all-metal limited edition for the 10th company anniversary https://synthanatomy.com/2025/06/polyend-tracker-mini-new-all-metal-limited-edition-for-the-10th-company-anniversary.html https://synthanatomy.com/2025/06/polyend-tracker-mini-new-all-metal-limited-edition-for-the-10th-company-anniversary.html#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:07:28 +0000 https://synthanatomy.com/?p=95806 Polyend celebrates its 10th company anniversary with a new Tracker Mini limited edition with an all-new all-metal enclosure, redesigned buttons, and more For 10 years, the Polish company Polyend, under CEO and chief developer Piotr [...]

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]]> https://synthanatomy.com/2025/06/polyend-tracker-mini-new-all-metal-limited-edition-for-the-10th-company-anniversary.html/feed 13 Akai Force 3.5, new firmware brings MPC 3 functionality and full plugin compatibility https://synthanatomy.com/2025/05/akai-force-3-5-new-firmware-brings-mpc-3-functionality-and-full-plugin-compatibility.html https://synthanatomy.com/2025/05/akai-force-3-5-new-firmware-brings-mpc-3-functionality-and-full-plugin-compatibility.html#comments Tue, 20 May 2025 15:39:49 +0000 https://synthanatomy.com/?p=95442 Akai Force 3.5 is now in public beta and brings MPC 3 functionality and compatibility with the latest Akai/Air Music Tech/NI plugin releases. Last July, Akai announced MPC 3, a massive free OS upgrade for [...]

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]]> https://synthanatomy.com/2025/05/akai-force-3-5-new-firmware-brings-mpc-3-functionality-and-full-plugin-compatibility.html/feed 6 Ableton Move, firmware 1.5 brings advanced slicing, and extended MIDI capabilities https://synthanatomy.com/2025/05/ableton-move-a-new-hardware-sketchbox-for-ideas-on-the-go.html https://synthanatomy.com/2025/05/ableton-move-a-new-hardware-sketchbox-for-ideas-on-the-go.html#comments Wed, 07 May 2025 11:50:45 +0000 https://synthanatomy.com/?p=88513 Superbooth 2025: Ableton Move, firmware 1.5, brings advanced slicing, auto-filter, and extended MIDI capabilities. Ableton also has something new for Superbooth 2025—okay, nothing completely new, but an update. Ableton announced Move 1.5 firmware with new [...]

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]]> https://synthanatomy.com/2025/05/ableton-move-a-new-hardware-sketchbox-for-ideas-on-the-go.html/feed 11 Beatboxer Mosaik, new live performance groovebox from Berlin https://synthanatomy.com/2025/04/beatboxer-mosaik-new-live-performance-groovebox-from-berlin.html https://synthanatomy.com/2025/04/beatboxer-mosaik-new-live-performance-groovebox-from-berlin.html#comments Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:09:11 +0000 https://synthanatomy.com/?p=94754 Superbooth 2025: Beatboxer Mosaik is a new live performance groove box from Berlin, developed by former Native Instruments and Nonlinear Labs devs. Many well-known music technology companies have their origins in Berlin, including Ableton, Bitwig, [...]

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]]> https://synthanatomy.com/2025/04/beatboxer-mosaik-new-live-performance-groovebox-from-berlin.html/feed 12 Wee Noise Makers PGB-1, pocket-sized groovebox and MIDI sequencer is almost ready https://synthanatomy.com/2025/04/wee-noise-makers-pgb-1.html https://synthanatomy.com/2025/04/wee-noise-makers-pgb-1.html#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2025 17:21:33 +0000 https://synthanatomy.com/?p=83842 SynthFest France 2025: Fabien of Wee Noise Makers showcased the final version of the PGB-1 pocket-sized groovebox and MIDI sequencer.  Last year at SFF 24, the French company Wee Noise Makers unveiled the PGB-1 pocket-sized [...]

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]]> https://synthanatomy.com/2025/04/wee-noise-makers-pgb-1.html/feed 1 Native Instruments Maschine+ 1.6.1 adds support for six effects plugins and more https://synthanatomy.com/2025/04/native-instruments-maschine-1-6-1-adds-support-for-six-effects-plugins-and-more.html https://synthanatomy.com/2025/04/native-instruments-maschine-1-6-1-adds-support-for-six-effects-plugins-and-more.html#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:13:36 +0000 https://synthanatomy.com/?p=94464 Native Instruments Maschine+ 1.6.1 adds support for five effects plugins in standalone mode, adjustable sample & buffer size, and more. Maschine+ is not dead. That was the title of an article I wrote in February [...]

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]]> https://synthanatomy.com/2025/04/native-instruments-maschine-1-6-1-adds-support-for-six-effects-plugins-and-more.html/feed 0 Elektron Digitone II, new OS 1.10 brings overbridge, additional chords, and more to the FM synth groovebox https://synthanatomy.com/2025/03/elektron-digitone-ii-the-original-fm-synth-groovebox-taken-to-a-new-multi-timbral-sonic-level.html https://synthanatomy.com/2025/03/elektron-digitone-ii-the-original-fm-synth-groovebox-taken-to-a-new-multi-timbral-sonic-level.html#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:17:38 +0000 https://synthanatomy.com/?p=89013 Elektron Digitone II OS 1.10 is out now and brings overbridge support, new chords, and more to the FM groovebox. Like the Digitakt II, Elektron has today given its latest hardware Synthesizer, the Digitone II, [...]

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