Today is August 8, and you know what that means: it's the music tech world's annual excuse to sing the praises of history's most iconic drum machine. This year, the legendary Roland TR-808 turns 45, ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

In 2018 Roland introduced the TR-8S drum machine and instantly won the heart of my colleague Roberto Baldwin. Then, last year it resurrected its MC line of grooveboxes, and launched the portable, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Who doesn’t love a bit of “air drumming” when their ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The TR-6S’s dinky, portable frame hides a surprising amount of depth. This could well be the most ...

Astro Gaming’s A40 headsets have become a pretty common sight in gaming audio headwear. Whether alone or with the added benefit of the MixAmp Pro, they offer a durable, comfortable, and solid audio ...

I’ve owned – and continued to use – the original Astro A40 gaming headset since its debut in 2008. I’ve tried many a competitor since then, and while some have impressed, none have tempted me to ...