Classic Synthesisers at Theme Ltd

At Theme Ltd, we offer a curated range of synthesisers that have shaped the sound of electronic and popular music for decades. These instruments are available in all sessions without additional hire fees.

• Korg M1 – The workstation behind countless classics, including “Show Me Love” by Robin S, celebrated for its distinctive house piano and organ sounds.

• Roland JP-8000 – Known for its supersaw waveform and lush pads, used by Faithless and The Prodigy in defining 1990s electronic music.

• Akai MPC 3000 (Roger Linn design) – Central to hip hop production, used by J Dilla and Dr. Dre for its warm sampling and tight sequencing.

• Novation Bass Station 2 – A modern analogue powerhouse, used by Aphex Twin for its raw, punchy leads and basslines.

• Korg Triton – A versatile workstation used by The Neptunes and Britney Spears, known for its rich, layered textures.

Classic Drum Machines at Theme Ltd

Our drum machines deliver everything from vintage analogue grooves to crisp digital rhythms, giving producers the flexibility to shape beats across styles.

• Roland TR-626 – Late-1980s classic used by Depeche Mode and Cocteau Twins, offering distinctive PCM drum sounds.

• Korg ER-1 – Analogue modelling drum machine used by Orbital, perfect for electronic and experimental rhythms.

• Korg Volca Beats – Compact and punchy analogue unit, used by Caribou and other modern producers for lo-fi groove creation.

• Korg Rhythm 55 – Vintage analogue rhythm box, heard on early Human League recordings for its warm, mechanical beat.

• Zoom RhythmTrak RT-123 – Versatile rhythm programmer, ideal for sketching beats quickly across genres.

All synthesisers and drum machines are available to artists recording with us, ensuring access to the tools that shaped entire movements in music production.