From MIDI keyboards and drum pads to all-in-one samplers and sequencers, we've found the best electronic instruments for bedroom beatmakers.

Bidding commenced on Friday, May 2, with some pieces of equipment – including the Roland Juno-60 keyboard and Latronic Notron MIDI Step Sequencer – fetching bids of more than £1,000 each so far.

It didn't take long for companies to realise the potential of MIDI, with new sequencers that could take advantage of the technology in a multi-channel capacity.

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Its easy-to-grasp Roland TR-style step sequencer and powerful sample manipulation tools make it a favorite of countless hip-hop and dance producers like 9th Wonder, WundaGurl, Deadmau5, and Avicii.

Roland also added motion sequencing to S-1, so you can tweak settings as you’re recording to slowly increase the amount of delay over the course of a pattern.

Inspired by the legendary Roland TB-303, the B1 is a bargain-priced analogue acid and bass synth, featuring a built-in sequencer plus saturation and delay effects to bring your sound to life.

You might be familiar with Roland’s iconic TR-808 drum machine—this has an equally excellent drum sequencer on board.