Korg DDD-1 | Outstandingly fun drum machine!

video by Espen Kraft

"The Korg DDD-1 drum machine from '86-87 is one of the better drum machines you can get from the 80s. It has a Kick and Snare that can rival the Linndrum and it has awesome specs throughout.
High quality&24 Hours Build Time: https://www.pcbway.com/​

Support this channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/espenkraft​

The demo song is made up from drums of the DDD-1. I programmed two patterns that just alternates in Song mode, on repeat.
Then I programmed the chord pattern on the Korg SDQ-1 sequencer and set that to drive/sync the DDD-1 through MIDI sync. The SQD-1 has two MIDI outs so the other played those chords on a Korg EX-800, the module version of the Poly-800.
I played the synth solo with the same sound off the EX-800 and I played the bass from the Korg DW-8000. Since this required three hands, I multitracked it all. The SQD-1 was clocked/synced directly from the DAW and put in external MIDI sync. That way the multi tracking was always on the beat.

In the demo I have processed each of the drum sounds individually to sound the best, so these are not the dry sounds out of the DDD-1. What's the fun of that?

The demo song is shot on VHS tape, with a Panasonic M7 VHS camera from 1987 and the footage is edited down in Adobe Premiere Pro on a 720p timeline."

WaveReX DDD-11 Expansion Card for KORG DDD-1/5 and DRM-1

video upload by Knobs & Switches

"Here is my closer look to the new WarReX Sample Expansion Card for the KORG DDD Series (DDD-1, DDD-5 & DRM-1). The title track was made only with the DDD-1, except the Solo Sound was played on a DX-21. I created a lot of Samples for the Card with Linndrum, ARP2600m, TR505, DX21, SCHMIDT and Eurorack.

https://shop.waverex.de/de/waverex-dd..."

The following is Google translated from WaveReX

"You've had to wait a long time, now it's finally here: our new WaveDDD, the ultimate PCM card for all KORG DDD drum machines.

The highlight: WaveDDD has 99 memory banks that you can switch by touch. Like the original ROM cards from KORG, each bank can hold 8 drum samples. However, the number depends on the size of the samples. The maximum memory size of a bank is 64kB. The samples are saved at the usual DDD sample rate of 25272Hz. Our editor takes care of the resampling with its excellent, built-in resampler.

What are you waiting for? Be inspired by the sound aesthetics of the KORG DDD Drum Machine and experience a musical transformation like never before. Discover the unique connection between vintage flair and modern technology and become part of a movement that is redefining the boundaries of music. Start now and bring your music to life!

Software and manual at: https://www.waverex.de/de/downloads/ddd"

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KORG DDD-1 Sound ROM Mods

"In development at the moment now are new ROM chips and a new PCB add on kit for the DDD-1. Fitting our add on PCB kit will enable you to use our new ROM chips that will expand the sounds of your DDD-1 with lots of new lo-fi crunchy sounds for which the DDD-1 is known and loved. Gone are the days of endlessly searching for those elusive, hard to find ROM cards. DDD-1 owners with no ROM cards will be able to fit the new add on PCB kit and expand their machine easily with many new sounds."

click here for more info. via altemark.

Korg DDD-1 Drum Machine Overview

Published on Nov 3, 2016 anode8

"Here's a quick look around the Korg DDD-1, a vintage drum machine from the late 1980's. This unit was the flagship rhythm unit from Korg at the time, which could be expanded with up to 4 ROM cards of additional sounds, as well as a functioning sampler with an added RAM card. This machine features basic drum sounds that can be tuned, and assigned to any of the 6 extra outputs. Additionally, the DDD-1 has full MIDI capabilities, tape in/out for saving, metronome, and clock outputs."

Skinny Puppy's Korg DDD-1 signed by cEvin Key?

via this auction

via the seller: "extremely valuable and rare item from my collection, a drum machine/sampler made by Korg and used by the band Skinny Puppy in the studio and to the best of my knowledge, also on stage. I purchased this gem directly from the band and my buddy at the time autographed it for me. So it is autographed by none other than Electronic Music Pioneer, Mr. cEvin Key of Skinny Puppy, Download, Doubting Thomas, etc, etc... The writing on the unit says, "To Raven With Love" "Cevin Key" and has the year "2001" signed on it...

The Korg DDD-1 was a monumental drum synth in it's day and is still highly regarded for it's sounds and sequencer. This particular unit has the sampler option built into it as well as two add-on cards: The DDC-E03 Snare Drum 1 and the DDC-D01 Cymbal cards. This machine not only sounds good, but it has had two owners, me being the second, so it is in extremely good condition. It is certain to provide years of drum programming for you and makes a great centerpiece in a studio."

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Monotribe Acid /// Session 3: I herd u liek it sloppy

Published on Mar 30, 2014 PetrolLimiter·10 videos

"Just a quick one I threw together since I haven't done one in a while. Raw, no effects or post processing. Didn't even have enough wires for kaoss pad reverb. First appearance of my korg DDD-1, though I have had it for a while. It has a trigger out which makes for much easier monotribe syncing than what I'd been doing.

Gear Used:

Korg DDD-1
Korg Monotribe + Boss DS-1
Kawai K3
Yamaha MG102c mixer

recorded via audacity

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You can see my new addition, an ensoniq VFX, on the horizon. That will be the object of my affections for the foreseeable future."

KORG DDD-1 SAMPLE PACK [Waves & Ableton 10 Drum Kit]

Published on Apr 3, 2019 Synthezaur

"DOWNLOAD LINK: http://bit.ly/DDD-1SamplePack

I made this awesome Korg DDD-1 Sample Pack. I sampled every instrument 64 times - each variation is pitched inside the machine, so you get all hissy and noisy samples in original lo-fi aesthetic. 1152 samples total.

I created Ableton 10 Drumrack with all the macros, colors and stuff. But, of course you can use it as standard .wav library.

Let me know what do you think!"

1986 Korg DDD-1 Dynamic Digital Drums Brochure

"Korg DDD-1 Dynamic Digital Drums four-page colour brochure from 1986."

via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the rest of the scans and the full write-up. P.S. It looks like the site got a cool retro makeover! Do check it out.

Sound Compare Korg DDD-1 + Alesis HR-16 + Roland TR-626 + Yamaha RX-17 Great for Reggaeton

Published on Jun 27, 2016 Ulises El Licenciado Lozano

"This 4 great Drum Machines sound very different
KORG DDD-1
ALESIS HR-16
ROLAND TR 626
YAMAHA RX-17
Here is how they sound like, so you can decide which one you need.
they give that extra crunch on your beats.
Great for Reggaeton, Dembow
im working on a Soundpack of this 4 awesome drum machines for the Elektron Octatrack and Analog Rytm
coming soon.!"

Casio RZ-1 Demo

YouTube via snolan1990
"here is a quick overview of the sounds and functions of the Casio RZ-1Digital Sampling Rhythm Composer.

The RZ-1 was released in 1986 as a competitor to machines like the Korg DDD-1 and Roland TR-707, However its limited functions and low quality sound set meant that it was quickly forgotten, The RZ-1 can be heard on a few early house records and pops up here and there in more recent music.

My RZ-1 has a non functioning sampling board and I am looking for schematics and high quality pictures of the circuit board on the plastic side of the casing so if any of you have a fully functional RZ-1 that you are willing to open up and take some pics of I would be very greatful."

Korg DDD-1 Sampling Board DSB-1 & DDD-1 Digital Drum Machine

via this auction and this auction

The first MIDI sequencer from Roland, Yamaha and Korg | How different they are!

video upload by

"Roland with the MSQ-700 from 1983/1984, Yamaha with the mothership QX1 from 1984 and Korg with the SQD-1 from 1985.

They are very different in both design, functionality and power, but they were the first MIDI sequencer these three companies did."

Also see:
Roland MSQ-700 sequencer - Fast and Fun
Yamaha QX1 - The Mothership Sequencer From 1984
Korg DDD-1 | Outstandingly fun drum machine!
Korg SQD-1 Midi recorder - what a fun vintage sequencer

Aphex Twin UNIQUE SUPER RARE RSF SD-140 VINTAGE Drum Machine ?

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
video upload by urgobenz

"Original samples and patterns by urgobenz.

Pattern n°1 : RSF SD140 (no effect)
Pattern n°2, 3 and 4 : RSF SD140 (with reverb).
Pattern n°5 : RSF SD140 + Korg 700s
Pattern n°6 : RSF SD140 + Chroma Polaris"

03 DMX Krew - Sppoookey [BREAKIN RECORDS]

video upload by edmx

via this auction

This one was spotted and sent in via xonox who noticed the following: "No mention is made in the auction but there is AFX scratched on the surface of the machine. According to Ed DMX (DMX Krew), Aphex Twin used one on his early tracks. Interview here. It is not my auction, i have no insider knowledge on anything either. Is it possible it's indeed one of AFX's drum machines or is it some classic AFX prank ?"

The SD140 has only been featured on the site twice before this post.

The following is the full description from the listing saved for the archives:

"Up for sale a unique extremely rare vintage drum machine. impossible to find it in another place. Many years ago I found this diamond and made the service in a professional workshop. Please note - this is an old gear for the collection and synth enthusiasts, this drum machine is in working condition, but I will not accept any returns and no compensation after the sale - please accept it. These are the first innovative electronic music devices and therefore you can see in the pictures the old technology of plastic coatings and touch buttons have traces of use, but all functions and buttons are well work.- It runs on 220 volt AC.The sound of this beast is very unique, the sound structure and flow are capable of creating incredible emotions and creative potency. The sound is incredibly relevant, I give a detailed description below. The package will be sent internationally, I pack the electronics well — a double strong box and a lot of bubble — look at my seller feedback.

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2 KORG SYNTHESIZER & KEYBOARD CATALOGS/BROCHURE 1986/87

via this auction

"2 original KORG Electronic Music Instruments catalogues. One is from 1986 while the other one is VOL. 13 from 1987. These brochures are in very good condition and includes 6 pages (1986) and 3 pages (1987). These were printed in 1986 and 1987 in Japan.

These catalogues cover a range of KORG synthesizers, synth modules, samplers, controller keyboards, MIDI sequencers, drum machines, signal processing & effects, tuners/programmers & processors and accessories from the mid 1980's.

Products covered in brochure include:

SYNTHS: DW-8000, POLY-800II
SYNTH MODULES: EX-8000, MEX-8000
CONTROLLERS: RK-100 Remote Keyboard
DRUM MACHINES: DDM-110, DDM-220, KR-55B, DDD-1, RP-100
SEQUENCERS: SQD-1, PSS-50, SQ-8, MP-100
SAMPLER: DSS1
SIGNAL PROCESSING & EFFECTS: DVP-1 digital voice processor, SDD-2000, SDD-1200, S-3300, DPV-1, DRV-1000, DRV-2000 and many more keyboard and guitar effects"

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TAL sampler Digital collection Vol. 2 | Korg Poly-61 & Poly-800

video by Espen Kraft

"Digital Collection Vol.2 - Korg Poly-61 and Poly-800 - For the TAL sampler

In the early 80s, Korg released two synthesizers, the Poly-61 (1982) and the Poly-800 (1983). Capable of very unique sounds, they've both been elevated to cult classics today.
Now I have meticulously sampled all my best original sounds from these classics and turned it into a pack for the TAL sampler.
32 patches for the Poly-61 and 32 patches for the Poly-800.

Get the patches here:
https://thepatchbay.co.uk/product/tal...​
https://sound7.co.uk/products/espen-t...​

As an added bonus I've also sampled my Korg DDD-1 drum machine to give you a classic 80s drum kit to play with. All mapped out on the keyboard. Some of the sounds in this drum kit are duplicated in different tuning options for your pleasure.

All sounds are taken directly out of the hardware and recorded through SSL Superanalogue preamps for the best audio quality.
All the sounds are recorded dry, so the reverb and delay you hear in the demo are from the TAL sampler itself (can be turned off of course), except for the Poly-800 brass and Sweeps that have a dash of Valhalla VintageVerb on them. Again, only in the demo itself.

The audio demo features only sounds from this pack, 100%."

"Fifth Avenue Menace" - Yamaha RS-7000 + Prophet 6 + Prophet REV2 + Korg MS-2000

Published on Apr 15, 2020 Patrick Manderson

"Recorded live late afternoon on April 5th, 2020 using a Yamaha RS-7000 MIDI Sequencer and a room full of MIDI synthesizers & drum machines. The sequencer was painstakingly programmed to play all instruments as well as automations, modulation, volume & patch changes. The instruments ran through 3 mixers and a rack of compressors and outboard effects. All parts were mixed and recorded in a single take. This video was recorded and edited afterwards.

The initial inspiration started with the Korg DDD-5, Korg EX-8000 & Sequential Prophet 6. Later the vox parts were developed on the Korg MS 2000. The Korg Radias would likely do a better job making voice-like sounds but the MS 2000 was more convenient in the early stages. Instead the Radias provided a custom kit of percussive noises, sweeps and plucks.

The Korg EX-8000 is a beautiful sounding synth, unfortunately one patch was used to play bass and nothing else. However the pitch wheel was assigned filter cutoff - giving it the right texture during parts of the music. Art Tube Channel provided its EQ and compression.

The Prophet 6 plays the dominate piano progression in the first half and later takes a minor role filling in space once the intensity kicks in. This patch was very expressive with both envelopes mapped to velocity.

The Korg Minilogue has double-duty with the main melody and layering the bass parts in the first half. Its filter has lots of sweet spots and can be dialed in just right when inspired.

Sequential REV2 and Roland JP-8080 are quite busy filling in various swells, stringy pads, portamentos and spacy atmospherics throughout. The REV2's deep programming allows it to fit perfectly where it needs to.

The BassStation plays a duet of solos in the last 3rd along with Minilogue and MS 2000. Its programming is very flixible for solos using mod wheel, pitch and channel aftertouch. The multi-mode filter give you lots of flexibility to dial in the right sound. A vintage 8bit digital delay added epic sound to the most important parts of the BassStation.

The Roland JX-03 has a minor role doubling a channel with the Radias however the Roland SH-01A is more prominent role filling in necessary chords and melodies.

The Electribe ESX-1 wasn't originally part of this music until later when a need for more punchier beats for the second half.

Accoustic drums came from an expansion card installed in the Roland XV-5080. It was easy to male good use of the multitimbral key-range mapping with a number of arpeggiated plucks drowned in reverb and delay.

The Radias provided additional distorted noises thru bit-reductions at the very end.

Additional reverbs were generated by the Ensooniq DP/4. The Lexicon MX200 pitch shifted the kick and snare on the DDD-5 while the Quadraverb engulfed the drum bus with gated reverb.

All MIDI ran through the MOTU MIDI Timepiece MTP AV.

The camera is an old Panasonic Lumix LX7 point and shoot. Editing was done in Davinci Resolve."

Korg Gadget, '80s Themed demo (Berlin, Chicago, London, Chiangmai), by Jordan Passmore

Published on Jan 27, 2014 Jordan Passmore·69 videos

"This demo is of the Korg Gadget iPad app featuring 4-tracks all playing and sequenced from within Gadget itself. The 4 instruments are Chicago and Berlin monosynths (Chicago is doing the melody and Berlin the bassline), London doing the drums (most of the drums are from the DDD-1, a very underrated digital drum machine from the 80's that Korg has sampled and included within this app) and Chiangmai playing the digital-sounding chord stab. The window to the left should give you an idea of what I am doing on the iPad (tweaking and muting stuff live).

I should note there are some skips and pops here and there in the video. These hiccups occur on my iPad Mini only with Korg Gadget for some reason. I believe the demand this app puts on the processor is quite high. This should come as no surprise though as every single synth/drum machine they have packed into this app sounds fantastic."

iTunes: KORG Gadget - KORG INC.

Aeroplane Studio Tour With Future Music

Published on Aug 20, 2013 FutureMusicMagazine·306 videos

Synths come in at 3:45.

"Aeroplane aka Vito de Luca takes Future Music on a tour of his gear packed studio. We think you will agree that there is something for everyone in this studio."

In the studio: ARP Odyssey, Octave Kitten, E-mu SP-1200, Analogue Solutions Red Square, Sequential Circuits Pro-One, Roland SH-101, DSI Prophet '08, Moogerfoogers, WMD Geiger Counter, Eventides, EHX Graphic EQ, Analogue Solutions SEMblance, Roland SH-1000, Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, Roland Jupiter-8, JX-3P, Juno-106, Yamaha DX7iid, Ensoniq ASR-10, KORG KMS-30, ARP 2600, Critter and Guitari Pocket Piano, Clavia Nord Piano, iPhone, Moog Minitaur, Access Virus. In storage: Oberheim DMX, Roland TR-808, Sequential Circuits Drumtraks, Simmons Clap Trap, Teisco Analog Echo, Roland TR-707, Yamaha RX-5, KORG DDD-1, Roland SH-32, EHX Voice Box, BOSS DR-220a, KORG Percussion, Wersi Rack, Yamaha TX-81Z.

Novation Bass Station II Videos by LESINDES

Novation Bass Station IIs on eBay

Playlist:

1. Novation Bass Station II -- 1st Encounter - Published on Aug 26, 2013
Novation Bass Station 2
Sync sounds
Bass arpeggios
w internal arpeggiator
In the beginnig the modulation points are not that easy to find:;-)
But then after a while: Mostly self explaining
The keyboard is ok
The aftertouch feel could be a more sensitive

2. Novation Bass Station II --- Sync Sounds/////Cool Arpeggios - Published on Aug 28, 2013
In this video:
Creating a sync sound
Storing a sound
Modifying a preset sound
Cool sounds inside
Sorry the frame upside down ;-)

3. Novation Bass Station II -- ///Foolin' Around////1st Encounter - Published on Aug 28, 2013
Just foolin' around with the
Novation Bass Station 2

4. Novation Bass Station II --- & Its Peers (MFB-Microzwerg & Moog Little Phatty) - Published on Aug 27, 2013
Novation Bass Station 2 & Its Peers
Compared to MFB-Microzwerg & Moog Little Phatty
Drumcomputer: KORG DDD-1
Mixed & recorded in Protools 9

5. Birth Of A Drone --- Novation Bass Station II - Published on Aug 30, 2013
NOVATION BASS STATION II is going ambient/experiemntal/electranica
now for the DONES -- it is quite an inspiring DRONE MACHINE -- surprising as I must admit :-)

6. Novation Bass Station II -- Playing ALL 70 Presets - Published on Aug 31, 2013
This is playing with the presets now. I've touched them nearly all. Some were really inspiring.

7. Novation Bass Station II -- Own Sound Creations - Published on Sep 2, 2013

8. Novation Bass Station II -- Sample & Hold///Weird Drones -- Part 1 - Published on Sep 3, 2013

SYNTH PARTY Synth Videos

Published on Feb 23, 2017 SYNTH PARTY

Playlist:
Synth Party - Akai AX60
Synth Party - Roland Juno 60
Synth Party - Tour of Eric's studio, the "Space Cave"
Synth Party - Tour of Robert's Studio
Synth Party - Korg DDD-1 Drum Machine
Synth Party - Korg MS 10
Synth Party - Roland TR-606