Gear Library

SP-404MKII

Roland

Sampler

Stereo sampler with 16 velocity-sensitive pads, built-in effects, TRS MIDI, USB-C audio, and battery operation. Widely used for chopped loops, live performance, and beat-flipping.

Digitakt

Elektron

Sampler

Eight-track sample drum machine and MIDI sequencer with Elektron parameter locks, trig conditions, and Overbridge USB audio. Sends MIDI clock to control external gear.

MPC Live

Akai

Sampler

Standalone MPC sampler and sequencer with internal battery, MIDI DIN, USB host, assignable audio outputs, and the full MPC workflow without a computer.

Volca Keys

Korg

Synth

Three-voice analog polysynth with a built-in step sequencer, delay, Korg sync I/O, and MIDI in. Battery-powered and affordable entry to analog hardware.

Reface CS

Yamaha

Synth

Compact analog-modeled synthesizer with five oscillator types, a 37-mini-key keybed, USB MIDI, and TRS Type B MIDI breakout. Battery or DC powered.

MicroFreak

Arturia

Synth

Hybrid digital/analog monosynth with 16 oscillator types including wavetable, FM, and granular. Has MPE, paraphonic mode, TRS MIDI, USB MIDI, and CV/gate.

802VLZ4

Mackie

Mixer

Compact eight-channel analog mixer with three XLR/line inputs, two stereo pairs, mono aux send, tape I/O, and headphone monitoring. No MIDI or USB.

Model 12

Tascam

Mixer

Ten-channel mixer, multitrack SD recorder, and USB audio interface in one. Has MIDI DIN I/O, monitor section, and standalone recording without a computer.

BeatStep Pro

Arturia

Controller

Step sequencer and controller with two melodic sequencers, a drum sequencer, MIDI DIN, TRS MIDI, USB, CV/gate outs, and analog clock I/O for synchronising multiple hardware devices.

Keystep 37

Arturia

Controller

37-key MIDI and CV controller with DIN MIDI, USB MIDI, CV/gate/mod outputs, and analog sync. Has a polyphonic step sequencer and chord mode built in.

H4n

Zoom

Recorder

Portable stereo field recorder with two XLR/TRS combo inputs, built-in X/Y microphones, USB audio, and SD card recording. Useful for capturing hardware rigs and field recordings.

Portastudio

Tascam

Recorder

Cassette or SD-based multitrack recorder with built-in mixer, EQ, and an effects send. Classic tool for lo-fi layering, bouncing, and analogue textures.

RC-500

Boss

Pedal

Dual-track stereo loop station with MIDI TRS clock sync, 99 onboard memories, USB file transfer, and a rhythm guide. Useful for live looping inside hardware rigs.

Mood

Chase Bliss

Pedal

Chase Bliss Mood effect pedal for processing instruments, samplers, and mixer sends.

El Capistan

Strymon

Pedal

dTape echo pedal emulating vintage tape machines with three machine types, tape age, wow/flutter, and MIDI TRS on newer revisions. Mono in, stereo out.

TR-8S

Roland

Sampler

Performance drum machine with samples, modeled Roland drums, audio outs, MIDI, and USB.

MC-707

Roland

Sampler

Eight-track groovebox for clips, sequencing, synth engines, sampling, MIDI, and USB.

Syntakt

Elektron

Synth

Digital/analog drum computer and synth machine with Elektron sequencing.

Octatrack MKII

Elektron

Sampler

Performance sampler, mixer, sequencer, and live resampling hub.

MPC One+

Akai

Sampler

Standalone MPC sampler/sequencer with USB host, MIDI, CV/gate, and audio I/O.

MPK Mini Plus

Akai

Controller

Compact keyboard controller with USB MIDI, DIN MIDI, CV/gate, and sequencer controls.

Minilogue XD

Korg

Synth

Four-voice analog/digital hybrid polysynth with sequencer and MIDI.

Prophet Rev2

Sequential

Synth

Analog polysynth with bi-timbral layers, DIN MIDI, USB MIDI, and stereo outputs.

SEQTRAK

Yamaha

Sampler

Portable groovebox with synth, sample, drum, USB, and battery-powered workflows.

Left Studio Monitor

Generic

Monitor

Active studio monitor for the left channel. Connect to the left main output of your mixer or audio interface for accurate stereo playback.

Right Studio Monitor

Generic

Monitor

Active studio monitor for the right channel. Connect to the right main output of your mixer or audio interface for accurate stereo playback.

Dynamic Microphone

Generic

Microphone

Passive dynamic microphone that outputs an analog XLR signal. Requires a mic preamp or mixer input with phantom power not required. Useful for vocals, instruments, and room capture.

MacBook Pro

Apple

Computer

USB-C/Thunderbolt computer used as a DAW host, USB MIDI hub, or USB audio interface host. Connects to class-compliant hardware gear via USB adapters or hubs.

Circuit Tracks

Novation

Sampler

Portable groovebox with synth tracks, sample tracks, MIDI sequencing, and battery operation.

OP-1 Field

Teenage Engineering

Sampler

Portable synth, sampler, tape-style recorder, and USB-C audio/MIDI instrument.

Push 3 Standalone

Ableton

Sampler

Standalone expressive instrument and controller with audio, MIDI, CV/gate, and USB workflows.

Tracker+

Polyend

Sampler

Portable tracker-style sampler/synth/sequencer for pattern-based hardware performance.

Hapax

Squarp

Controller

Dedicated hardware sequencer for MIDI, USB MIDI, CV/gate, clock, and live arrangement.

Subsequent 37

Moog

Synth

Paraphonic analog synthesizer with DIN/USB MIDI and mono audio output.

Crave

Behringer

Synth

Semi-modular analog monosynth with MIDI, USB, CV/gate, and patch points.

Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen

Focusrite

Interface

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen audio interface for connecting hardware rigs to a computer or iPad.

Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen

Focusrite

Interface

Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 4th Gen audio interface for connecting hardware rigs to a computer or iPad.

Apollo Twin X

Universal Audio

Interface

Universal Audio Apollo Twin X audio interface for connecting hardware rigs to a computer or iPad.