Swedish instrument manufacturer and developer Elektron has unveiled Model:Samples, a six track drum machine and sampler in a compact package.
Model:Samples comes with a variety of free sounds that are supplied by the sample site Splice, which allows users to create unique compositions that they can then edit with the drum machine. Weighing under 1 kg, the device is easy to transport for on-the-go use too. Model:Samples has a 64 MB sample memory, 1 GB of storage, and has real-time and grid recordings to show notes and parameters.
Although similar to other Elektron drum machines and sample sequencers in terms of the features that are offered, Model:Samples is a comparatively more affordable option, priced at $399 USD.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Compact Drum Machines
- The rise of compact drum machines offers musicians portable and affordable options for creating unique compositions.
- Sample-based Music Production
- The integration of sample libraries, like those from Splice, into drum machines allows for endless creative possibilities in music production.
- Affordable Electronic Music Gear
- The availability of more affordable options, such as Elektron's Model:Samples, democratizes access to high-quality electronic music gear.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Music Production
- Innovation in compact drum machines and sampler technology presents a disruptive opportunity for companies in the music production industry to cater to the increasing demand for portable and affordable music-making solutions.
- Sample Libraries
- The collaboration between drum machine manufacturers and sample library providers, like Splice, presents an opportunity for the sample library industry to expand its offerings and reach a wider audience of musicians.
- Electronic Music Equipment
- The emergence of more affordable electronic music gear, exemplified by Elektron's Model:Samples, creates a disruptive opportunity for companies in the electronic music equipment industry to tap into a larger customer base that may have been previously deterred by higher price points.
