Synth Historian Oli Freke Releases Visual History of Drum Machines

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Musician and journalist Oli Freke, known for his writing in Sound on Sound, The Quietus, and Mixmag, has launched a new book called Beat Gems. The coffee-table publication is a visual history of drum machines, released by publisher Bjooks. Like other titles from the same publisher, the book features high-quality photography, historical details, and practical guidance for using the featured gear. Freke previously authored a book tracing the evolution of synthesizers from 1963 to 1995, covering the shift from analog to digital technology and back.

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