Beat Gems

BEAT GEMS explores more than six decades of electronic rhythm and the drum machines that shaped modern music. The book traces the evolution of drum machines from early rhythm boxes to iconic programmable classics and modern beatmaking instruments. Richly illustrated, fascinating historical insights, and technical details, it features legendary instruments from Roland, Linn, Oberheim, Akai, Korg, Elektron, and many others, revealing how these remarkable machines helped define hip-hop, house, techno, electro, and modern pop music. Written by Oli Freke, with a foreword by Jeff Mills.

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