We’ve long been obsessed with the Swedes at Teenage Engineering, who create all manner of synthesizers, rhythm boxes, and other magical audio trinkets, all with a drool-inducing design aesthetic. This latest entry pays homage to the classic sounds of Jamaican roots reggae and dancehall music of the 1970s and 80s. The riddim is packed with hundreds of instrumental sounds, drum loops, bass and melody loops and drippy effects – including a dub siren! The included Ting is a CB-style press-to-toast mic with onboard effects. In reggae slang, the “riddim” is the bass and drum patterns – the backbone of the song – and this little dub synth provides that and more. Get it for the bedroom producer, party DJ or selecta in your midst.
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