Coron DS-8 drum / percussion synthesizer

via this auction

"Coron DS-8 drum / percussion synthesizer from the 80's in very good condition. It's meant to be put on the rim of the snare drum and with the sensitivity control the Coron drum synth can be triggered with every snare hit and the signal can be than mixed for example with the real snare sound by sending it to an amp or PA. Not used in 25 years but was working when tested briefly last year..."

Coron DS-8 Percussion & Drum Synth

video upload by xu.sounddesign - dirk rohde

"The Coron DS-8 'Percussion & Drum Synth' is from the 1980's and was a portable drum synthesizer unit to be attached to a drum kit's snare drum to enhance the player's kit with modern sounds of it's time. The unit contains one VCO and a noise generator that generates white or pink noise and mixed with the balance control giving the instrument.

The oscillator features a sweepable range with a dedicated knob. There is an envelope that offers decay only and an LFO with Rate intensity. The unit is triggering by snare hits but could also be triggered from other vibrations or from a foot switch or audio source."

Coron DS8 Clone DS-8 Marc Bareille Analog Drum Synth Voice

YouTube via djthomaswhite
"Here is my MOTM-panel build of the Marc Bareille clone of the old Coron DS-8 drum voice analog synthesizer. It is very flexible for synth percussion and can be built for a very affordable price. More information and pictures will be posted soon on www.naturalrhythmmusic.com"
Update: be sure to check out the Synth DIY page on natural rhythm music.