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    "title": "Bjooks\u2019 BEAT GEMS Kickstarter Campaign Runs Through June 7th",
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    "body": "<p><em><strong>Copenhagen, May 26, 2026&ndash;&ndash;</strong></em><strong>Following a successful launch at Superbooth, Bjooks is continuing its </strong><a href=\"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bjooks/beat-gems-drum-machines-in-modern-music\"><u><strong>Kickstarter campaign</strong></u></a><strong> for </strong><em><strong>BEAT GEMS: Drum Machines in Modern Music</strong></em><strong> through June 7th. </strong></p><div id=\"video-d42a1c7f-5047-4bd2-b1d8-c6093da319f5\" class=\"release-content-video release-content-video--embed release-content-video--contained\">\n    <div><div style=\"left: 0; width: 100%; height: 0; position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><iframe data-iframely-url=\"https://iframely.net/api/iframe?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZGXCFsa_eZ4%23_cb1779813876&key=8fe6cdec03482ac31f27a6ae8ea2fb3f\" data-img style=\"top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute; border: 0;\" allowfullscreen scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"accelerometer *; clipboard-write *; encrypted-media *; gyroscope *; picture-in-picture *; web-share *;\"></iframe></div></div><script async src=\"https://iframely.net/embed.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"></script>\n</div><p>As part of the ongoing campaign, recognized by Kickstarter as one of its featured &ldquo;Projects We Love&rdquo;, backers can currently save:</p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><strong>&euro;30 off</strong> titles including <em>PUSH TURN MOVE</em>, <em>PATCH &amp; TWEAK</em>, <em>SYNTH GEMS 1</em>, and <em>INSPIRE THE MUSIC</em></span></li><li><span><strong>&euro;15 off</strong> <em>PATCH &amp; TWEAK with KORG</em></span></li><li><span><strong>&euro;20 off</strong> the upcoming <em>BEAT GEMS</em> book itself</span></li></ul><p>These discounted books can be added directly as Kickstarter &ldquo;Add-ons,&rdquo; giving supporters access to rare pricing on some of Bjooks&rsquo; most sought-after titles while helping fund future releases and reprints.</p><p>Created by author and illustrator Oli Freke, <em>BEAT GEMS</em> explores the sounds, design, technology, and cultural impact of drum machines that shaped modern music. Featuring more than 60 iconic and overlooked instruments &mdash; from the Roland TR-808 and Linn LM-1 to the Akai MPC60 &mdash; the book combines detailed photography with historical storytelling and technical insight.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/f0419992-ba21-418c-af17-2b2a4f30a9f9/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-f0419992-ba21-418c-af17-2b2a4f30a9f9\"\n                data-id=\"f0419992-ba21-418c-af17-2b2a4f30a9f9\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/f0419992-ba21-418c-af17-2b2a4f30a9f9/-/inline/no/Untitled-15.png\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/f0419992-ba21-418c-af17-2b2a4f30a9f9/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p>&ldquo;We reached our funding goal for <em>BEAT GEMS</em> in only five hours, and we&rsquo;re incredibly grateful to everyone who backed the project,&rdquo; said Kim Bj&oslash;rn, founder of Bjooks. &ldquo;Now we&rsquo;re focused on continuing this momentum &mdash; not only for <em>BEAT GEMS</em>, but to help us continue growing Bjooks and bring beloved titles back into print. Every pledge, every add-on, and every share genuinely helps us continue documenting music technology culture in a meaningful way.&rdquo;</p><p>While <em>BEAT GEMS</em> is currently slated to ship in October, the broader campaign also supports future Bjooks projects and potential reprints of out-of-print fan favorites such as <em>PEDAL CRUSH</em>.</p><p>Author Oli Freke will also appear as the special guest on the next edition of <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@ProSynthNetwork\"><u><strong>Pro Synth Network LIVE!</strong></u></a> on <strong>Friday, May 29</strong>, where he&rsquo;ll discuss the making of <em>BEAT GEMS</em>, vintage drum machine culture, and the enduring influence of electronic rhythm instruments on modern music production.</p><p><strong>Kickstarter Campaign: </strong><a href=\"https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bjooks/beat-gems-drum-machines-in-modern-music\"><u>https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bjooks/beat-gems-drum-machines-in-modern-music</u></a></p><hr /><p><strong>ABOUT BJOOKS:</strong></p><p>Bjooks is a boutique Danish publishing company dedicated to creating high-quality books about music technology, instruments, and creativity, started by author, designer, and musician Kim Bj&oslash;rn. 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