I'm unboxing Behringer's newly released Roland TR-606 clone and programming a pattern on it. No talking, but instead there is stop motion :)
Learn how to program a simple beat pattern into a drum machine. An easy starter tutorial for anyone interested in rhythm and making electronic music.
Using only two drum machines and two synthesizers we cover Daft Punk's hit "Da Funk" from their first album.
Our review of the Behringer RD-6 drum machine.
Following your comments on our RD-6 review, this is a Deep Dive Episode on the RD-6 in which we show how Song Mode / Track Write Mode really works (also applicable to the Roland TR-606), how to copy and paste patterns and how the RD-6 is synced to other devices.
Learn how to use accents on a drum machine. An easy starter tutorial for anyone interested in rhythm and making electronic music.
Our instrumental electronic cover version of Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight".
Our review of the Behringer RD-8 drum machine with the newest firmware 2.0.6.
In this video we show you some awesome features that Cyclone Analogic put in their TT-78 and TT-606 drum machines.
A shootout of all the currently available low-cost Behringer distortion, overdrive and fuzz pedals on different drum machines and synthesizers.
We got our hands on the brand new Vermona DRM1 MkIV drum synthesizer! Watch us explore its sounds including distortion pedals, five example patterns and a torture test.
There are lots of improvements in the new 2.1.2 firmware update, some of which were recommended by us to Behringer! Watch us do a quick tour of them all and get the updated RD-8 Cheat Sheet on our Patreon page. Also, we share some ideas on how to make the RD-8 (and of course the RD-9) even better.
In this episode we explain common drum machine features for changing the pattern length such as "Last Step", pages and chaining as well as unrolling or extending.
This is our thorough review of Behringer's TR-909 inspired drum machine. We included lots of example patterns and a blind test comparing it to Roland's ACB emulation of the 909. Also, what's wrong with the Hi-Hat in Authentic Mode?
Jeff Mills has quite a few tricks up his sleeve - and we're showing you a few of them step by step. There's lots to learn from "The Wizard" about performing on a drum machine, and that knowledge is not only applicable to Detroit Techno! Jeff originally used a Roland TR-909, we recreate the first minute of his performance live on the Behringer RD-9.
Eurodance... love it or hate it, but there are a few great beginner lessons in there. We listened to / suffered through dozens of Eurodance songs to bring you the common beat denominators that make up the genre. We had a blast making the episode (especially the chiptune renditions of the songs) and we hope you enjoy the trip back to the 90s
We used the Digitakt to recreate and explain the drums of the famous 1984 synth pop classic "Axel F" (better known as the title song of the "Beverly Hills Cop" movies).
Much has been said about the history of the Amen Break, but in this episode we take a look at the drum pattern behind the legendary breakbeat, how it works, its little details and what makes it special.
This is our ultimate comparison between the new Behringer RD-8 MKII and its predecessor MKI (as well as Roland's TR-08). Does it sound that much different? Is it really worth the upgrade? Let's find out.
Here's our review of the Syntakt, along with a lot of tips and tricks as usual. Although we've been fans of Elektron gear for a very long time, we're also being very honest about workflow problems, temperature related sound changes and other things you should be aware of before buying.
We show you the most important workarounds for the Elektron Syntakt, most of which are also directly applicable to the Digitakt and Digitone. As much as we love these Elektron boxes, here's everything you need to know in order to not go crazy when working with them.
Some nonsense from between all the drum machines and synthesizers. It turns out I like Star Wars a lot more than The Intern does... I'm also really good at making Wookie noises, but very much like listening to the musical works of Phil Collins, this activity is now also prohibited at Beatbunny Studio.
In this video we show you the best techniques to make your Hi-Hats (or any other drum you want) less robotic, less monotonous and more lively in an instant. As a bonus we look at what made the Linn LM-1 Hi-Hats special and how to recreate them on a sampler like the Elektron Digitakt.
A huge part of Roland's drum machine history is inside of the TR-6S. So, is this the ultimate desert island drum machine or just an overpriced piece of plastic? Let's find out.
If you really want to understand how the Behringer TD-3 / TD-3-MO / Roland TB-303 sequencer works and how to use it efficiently, then look no further. We program a short example sequence and visualize what's going on inside of that 303 brain.
In this video we pick apart the iconic 303 sound. What makes it special and how can we replicate it on other synths like the Syntakt? We also show the Syntakt's new portamento feature from firmware 1.10.
I've now spent more than 1000 days transcribing drum beats - here are a few things I learned in the process (and I wish I knew sooner).
This is our very honest review on the Donner B1 monophonic bass synthesizer. In this video we give you a tour of what it can do, but we also show its shortcomings and why it isn't a true 303 clone. But maybe that's not a bad thing?
The evolution of electronic music like Hip-Hop and Techno can be directly traced back to one common ancestor: Kraftwerk. Join us on a journey through their best albums as we analyze the beats behind the minimalistic masterpieces.
In this video we analyze the drum patterns of Radiohead's 15 Step, rebuilding the unique beat in 5/4 time signature from scratch with 909 sounds.
A lot of people asked us how to get better at bringing your beat ideas from your brain into the drum machine. Here are some short and easy rhythm exercises to get you started on your way to mastering any 16 step sequencer.
Join us as we analyze and rebuild the unique rhythm of 808 State's timeless Ambient House classic layer by layer.
We picked apart the beat of Björk's Hunter - a true 909 classic programmed by techno pioneer Mark Bell (LFO) that took the iconic drum machine to its limits. Find out what's so special about this rhythm and how to recreate it in our newest episode of "Drum Patterns Explained"!
Cameo's "Word Up" is as 80s as it gets - gated reverb and LinnDrum included. This time we also take a look behind the scenes and show you exactly which samples, techniques and plugins we used to create these iconic 80s sounds. Of course you won't need the exact samples and plugins we use in the video, the techniques are universally applicable :)
The Roland TR-808 is the most famous and influential drum machine ever created. Today we're looking at its history - and we'll do so by showing you 16 of our favourite 808 patterns, spanning across four decades and beginning with its birth in 1980. We'll be using the OXI One as a sequencer so you can see all the different instruments and you can try the patterns on your drum machine or in your DAW.
Join us on a journey through Daft Punk's first two albums as we analyze the iconic French House duo's beats. And we're not simply taking the original samples - we're rebuilding the rhythms from scratch to understand what made them tick in the first place! We also do a short cover of each song so you can hear the drums in context :)
In this video we'll analyze 6 of our favourite Aphex Twin signature moves that you can also use to spice up your own beats - whether it's in your drum machine, your DAW, or any other sequencer.
In this video we show you how one of the most energetic beats known to mankind is programmed: "B.O.B." by OutKast (Andre 3000 and Big Boi). This alternative hip hop drum pattern is perfect to demonstrate and understand a few very interesting techniques! If you want you can follow along on your analog or digital drum machine, in a beatmaking app or in your DAW.
What does swing/shuffle actually do? Why does it behave differently on so many machines? Join us as we investigate how one of the most essential ingredients in electronic dance music works.
Here's our video about the new Digitakt 2! Is it really that different from the Digitakt 1? Is it worth the upgrade? Let's find out.
The Roland TR-909 has shaped the sound of many genres ranging from Techno, House, Hip Hop and Pop to Industrial and Eurodance. In this video we'll take a look at 16 of our favourite 909 drum patterns - including its very first appearance as well as modern productions nearly 40 years later, so get ready for some interesting 909 history and trivia. We'll be using an external sequencer so you can see all the different instruments and you can try the patterns in your drum machine or in your DAW.
This classic Mini Pops 7 drum pattern seems easy enough at first, but we need to pull out a few stops such as triplets, tempo multipliers and pattern length to make it happen. On top of that we show you some tricks for creating those iconic vintage drum sounds!
Join us as we dive into the drum patterns of Depeche Mode's greatest hits - from functional and minimalist beats to multi-layered drum compositions.
In this episode we're going to look at the fascinating history of the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer - and we'll do so with a colourful mix of our favourite 303 patterns spanning across four decades! We show every pattern so you can try them in your 303, TB-3 or any other synth.
Every once in a while we discover some great or unconventional tricks and techniques that we immediately mark down as "must try". In this episode we'll show you 7 of our absolute favourites - to use as inspiration for your own beats.
In this episode we're analyzing the rhythms of Radiohead - one of the few bands who managed to successfully reinvent themselves and pull off the transition from rock to electronic music. Lucky for us they also embraced drum machines in the process, using them in many different and interesting ways. We'll examine some great Radiohead beats, you'll hear how they work in context and once you see how it's done you can also use those ideas in your own tracks.
The drum pattern of Michael Sembello's "Maniac" is positively insane. It's what you'd get if you made a Synthwave drum track, decided it wasn't complex enough, glitched it up with a tiny dash of Aphex Twin and then put a second drum track on top of that with over a dozen Tom fills for good measure. Pure '80s maximalism with two of the most iconic drum sounds of that era.
Sweet Dreams is a brilliant example of how a deceptively simple drum beat (if done right) can make a song hit even harder. We're going to recreate it on a modern sequencer so you can follow along and use those techniques in your own beats. Milk bottles and cows on fake grass included. As a bonus The Intern will pick apart the iconic synth riff :)