Bjooks Launches Beat Gems Kickstarter: What Producers Need to Know

If you’re a beatmaker, music producer, or gear enthusiast, Bjooks needs no introduction. The independent publisher behind fan-favorite titles like Push Turn Move and Patch & Tweak has built a reputation for creating high-end, ad-free music reference books that double as stunning coffee table pieces. Today, they’re launching their latest project: the Beat Gems Kickstarter.

Beat Gems is a premium hardcover book dedicated to the iconic machines that shaped modern beat culture. From the Roland TR-808 to the Akai MPC 60, the book profiles over 50 classic beatmaking tools, combining technical specs, production history, and exclusive creator insights.

What Is Beat Gems?

Unlike generic gear guides, Beat Gems is designed as a definitive reference for producers and collectors alike. Bjooks’ team spent months researching, photographing, and interviewing industry legends to compile the most comprehensive guide to beatmaking gear ever published.

Key Features of the Book

• Profiles of 50+ iconic beat machines, including the Roland TR-808, TR-909, Akai MPC series, and E-mu SP-1200
• Full-color, high-resolution photography of each unit, showing every knob, port, and detail
• Technical specifications, production timelines, and little-known history for every device
• Exclusive interviews with legendary producers who used these machines to shape genres like hip-hop, electronic, and pop
• Premium lay-flat hardcover binding for easy use in the studio or on the coffee table
• Zero ads, in line with Bjooks’ commitment to independent, high-quality publishing

Beat Gems Kickstarter Rewards

The Kickstarter campaign offers tiered rewards to suit every budget, with early bird discounts available for the first 48 hours. Here’s a breakdown of the main tiers:

• Digital Tier ($15): PDF copy of Beat Gems, plus a bonus digital sample pack of classic drum machine sounds
• Standard Hardcover ($45): One copy of the Beat Gems hardcover book, shipped worldwide
• Deluxe Bundle ($85): Hardcover book, exclusive 18×24” poster of classic beat gear, and a digital producer toolkit
• Collector’s Edition ($150): Signed hardcover book, slipcase, poster, and a limited-edition enamel pin set
• Ultimate Bundle ($250): All above rewards, plus a 1-hour virtual workshop with a featured producer from the book

Bjooks has also outlined stretch goals for the campaign: if the project hits $200k, backers will unlock an extra chapter profiling 10 additional rare beat machines. At $300k, a free bonus zine of producer tips will be added to all physical reward tiers.

Why Back the Beat Gems Kickstarter?

Bjooks’ previous Kickstarter campaigns have all been massive successes, with many titles selling out permanently after the campaign ends. Beat Gems is no exception: it’s a niche product built for a dedicated community, meaning it won’t be widely available in big-box bookstores.

Backing the campaign also supports independent publishing. Unlike mainstream music books, Bjooks titles are created by music lovers for music lovers, with no corporate interference or filler content. Every page is packed with actionable info and stunning visuals you won’t find anywhere else.

How to Back the Beat Gems Campaign

The Beat Gems Kickstarter is live now, with a 30-day campaign window. To back the project:

1. Visit the Kickstarter website or app and search for “Beat Gems”
2. Select your preferred reward tier, from $15 digital access to $250 ultimate bundles
3. Pledge your amount and share the campaign with fellow producers

Early bird discounts are only available for the first 48 hours, so act fast to save up to 20% on physical reward tiers. The campaign is set to end on [insert date], but backers can pledge anytime before the deadline.

Final Thoughts

For producers, Beat Gems is more than a book: it’s a portal into the history of the tools that built modern music. For collectors, it’s a stunning addition to any music library. With Bjooks’ track record of quality, this is one Kickstarter you don’t want to miss.

Ready to back the campaign? Head to Kickstarter now to secure your copy of Beat Gems before rewards sell out.