EKKO FROM MARS

The Rarest Drum Machine We've Ever Sampled Released in 1972, the Italian-made Eko Computerhythm (which we're lovingly referring to as the "Ekko") was the first programmable drum machine, shaping the sound of electronic music forever after. With only around 50 ever made and less than 15 in circulation today, it's taken us years to find one - but finally, we have, and our high expectations have been exceeded- nothing could fully prepare us for how cool this thing is to look at, play and hear!  Of course, we wanted to share this joy with you by creating the most extensive Eko sample pack in existence. Capturing round robin one-hits, loops and stems, we preserved the natural sound of this pioneering rhythm box, and further processed it to extend the possibilities of this analog powerhouse for years to come. Check out what you can do with the one-shots:  The First Programmable Drum Machine Rhythm boxes were first created out of necessity, to provide pre-made beats to accompany an organ p