Best Groove Boxes 2026

• Weight2.1 kg

You get a lot of sound and control in one box here. It has 3000 preset sounds, 80 drum kits, and an 8-track sequencer with 16 velocity-sensitive pads and 8 faders you can play by hand. It suits you if you make beats or loops and want to build them hands-on, then connect to a computer through USB to work with your DAW.

• Weight3.9 kg

You get a standalone groove box with 16 velocity-sensitive pads, a 7-inch multi-touch screen, and 8 GB of RAM. It has a built-in microphone, so you can record vocal takes or sample sounds wherever you are. It suits you if you want to make beats and sample on the go, or connect it to a computer, phone or other gear.

• Weight2.6 kg

You get a groove box with 16 pads that respond to how hard you hit them, plus a 7-inch touch screen for building beats. It has storage and connections to work with other gear, so it suits anyone who wants to make beats or sequence music in one compact unit. Carry cases are not included, so plan for one if you travel with it.

• Weight2.5 kg

You get a groove box with 16 velocity-sensitive keys, a step sequencer, built-in effects, and vintage sampler emulation. It runs on its own or with a computer, so it suits you if you want to build beats and play live without setting up a full studio. The included Maschine 3 software and 7.7 GB library give you plenty of sounds to start with.

• Weight1.6 kg

You get a groove box with 16 parts, a 64-step sequencer, and plenty of effects, all in one metallic blue unit. It suits you if you want to make beats and loops hands-on, whether you are new to making music or already produce it. It runs on batteries too, so you can take it anywhere.

• Weight3.95 kg

You get a portable music maker that runs without a computer, with a built-in battery, audio interface and 256 GB SSD. Its 64 pressure-sensitive pads and large display suit you if you want to make beats, play live, or sketch ideas on the go. Plan on the power supply and the Live licence, since both are needed to get going.

• Weight1.6 kg

You get a music production station that lets you sample, sequence and play beats in one unit. It has 16 velocity trigger pads, a 64-step sequencer and 70 insert and master effects to shape your sounds. It suits you if you want to make beats, loops or song sketches, since it comes with an Ableton Live 9 Lite license for working on a computer too.

You get a portable groovebox with 3000 preset sounds, 80 drum kits and a 4-track sequencer. It has 16 backlit pads, plus backlit faders and rotary knobs, so you can build beats by hand. It suits you if you want to make beats or loops on the go, and you can load your own samples from an SD card or mix your work in your DAW over USB.

• Weight0.97 kg

You get a portable music maker with a built-in battery, microphone, speaker and 64 GB of storage, so you can make and record music almost anywhere. It suits anyone who wants to build beats, sample sounds and play melodies on pads, whether you are just starting out or already producing. It also works as a controller and audio interface for Ableton Live when you want to connect it to a computer.