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Groovebox

The Groovebox is a musical instrument. Learn how it makes its sound and explore related instruments.

From Wikipedia

A groovebox is a self-contained electronic or digital musical instrument for the production of live, loop-based electronic music with a high degree of user control facilitating improvisation. The term "Groovebox" was originally used by Roland Corporation to refer to its MC-303, released in 1996. The term has since entered general use, and the concept dates back to the Movement Computer Systems Drum Computer in 1981 and Fairlight CMI Page R in 1982.

A groovebox consists of three integrated elements.

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