Delptronics LDB-1 Little Drummer Boy Analog Drum Machine

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"The LDB-1 “Little Drummer Boy” is a modern recreation of the classic analog drum machines of the 80's, like the Roland TR-606 and TR-808. Our goal was to recreate the warm sounds of the classics, using all analog circuitry - not samples. The brain of the LDB-1 is a powerful digital microcontroller that triggers the analog drum sounds and provides the sequencer, programmability and connectivity features.

Easily interfaces with other instruments, synthesizers, DAWs, etc. through analog connections, MIDI, and DINsync.

The LDB-1 has all of the features of a classic analog drum machine in a small, affordable package.

Drum Machine versus Eurorack Module

What' the difference? The LDB-1 Drum Machine is a complete, stand-alone drum machine that includes the analog drum sounds as well as a sequencer, pattern memory, and lots of connectivity options. The LDB-1e Eurorack Module contains just the drum sounds waiting to be triggered by any clock, LFO, or sequencer in your rack.

Features

Eight Analog Drum Sounds

Bass Drum
Low Tom
High Tom
Snare Drum
Wood Block
Hand Clap
Closed Hi-hat
Open Hi-hat
Eight voice polyphony

All drums can be played simultaneously, including
open and closed hi-hat for a super punchy cymbal
Play Modes

Play Individual Drums
Play Patterns, including chaining up to 8 patterns
Play Songs with Pattern Fills
Programmability

32 User Patterns - plus 32 Built-in Patterns
16 Songs of 24 patterns each
Configuration Options (MIDI channel, trigger modes, etc)
All data is retained without power
Connectivity

Powered by built-in 9V battery, or standard pedal power supply
MIDI Input for playing individual drums, and MIDI clock and start/stop messages
DIN Sync Input for both clock and gate (start/stop)
Analog Clock Input
Analog Gate (start/stop) Input
Analog Trigger Output on user-selected steps and/or instruments"

Austin I/O Synth Meet Update

For those of you attending SXSW this year, don't miss the Austin I/O Synth Meet on Friday March 15. The following is in via the official Austin I/O Synth Meet Facebook page.

"We're excited to announce that several manufacturers will be showing their wares at our Synth Meet on Friday the 15th. Including FUTURE-RETRO REVOLUTION, Super Synthesis, Delptronics and Livid Instruments!!!!!

To make things a little more interesting, we asked the artists from East Side Glass Studio to set up their gear too.
Ever seen the glass blowing process? ...pretty incredible

Just received word that legendary Austin Synthesist Rick Reed will be gracing our event with his presence!

About: (From Austin Museum of Digital Art)
"Rick Reed (born 1957) has been creating audio compositions since the early 80's. His works are intuitive studies of electricity, frequency fluctuations, and improvised "on the fly" solutions to symmetry problems in electronic sound. Since 2005, he has centered his live work on using a vintage EMS Synthi A synthesizer processed with various effects devices to create complex macromal drones with a surface of aesthetic elegance and beauty.

Reed, currently based in Austin, Texas, has performed throughout the United States and Europe. Recently, he appeared in 2009 at the UK's prestigious Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival in ensemble alongside Keith Rowe and former Austinite Bill Thompson. His music has been used by filmmaker Ken Jacobs in three of his experiential films, Spiral Nebula, Mountaineer Spinning, and Capitalism: Child Labor (which won the grand prize at 2006's Curtas Vila de Conde film festival in Portugal, Spain). He also appeared live with Jacobs at Lincoln Center during the "Views From the Avant Garde" portion of 2007's New York Film Festival.

Reed's audio works are available from the labels Elevator Bath, Ecstatic Peace, Pale Disc Japan, Bremsstrahlung Recordings and Beta Lactam Ring. A new double LP record will be released by Elevator Bath in early 2011, which should coincide with a short tour of the east coast."

Our friends at FRIENDS OF SOUND RECORDS will be selling vinyl from their shop at the meet so bring your pocketbooks!"

Delptronics LDB-1 + TR-606 + TR-808

Published on Feb 27, 2013

"This is a side by side comparison of the same patterns playing on a Delptronics LDB-1, a Roland TR-606, and a Roland TR-808. All three use analog circuitry (no samples). The 606 circuitry is a simpler version of the 808, and the LDB-1 is simpler still. They all sound great, just a little different. Of course the prices are different too - a new LDB-1 is $240, a used 606 is $450 or more, and a used 808 is around $3,400 (and rising).

No effects were used. The volumes of each instrument were turned all the way up, except the 808 rim shot which is really loud at full volume. The LDB-1 and TR-606 do not have tuning per instrument. On the 808, the tuning of each instrument was set in the middle, except for the kick, which was set as low as it goes - because that's where everyone sets it. :)

For more info, or to purchase the LDB-1, go to http://delptronics.com/ldb1.php"

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New Delptronics Trigger Sequencer Preview

Published on Feb 14, 2013 Delptronics·4 videos

"This is a preview of the new trigger sequencer eurorack module from Delptronics which debuted at NAMM 2013.

It is a very compact 8 HP wide. There are 8 trigger outputs and each pattern consists of 8 steps per output. It has 8 pattern memories, which can be played back in any order and combined into chains of up to 100 steps. The revolutionary pattern editing interface enables you to create any pattern with just two knobs.

For more information, or to be notified when the new module is for sale, go to http://delptronics.com"

The LDB-1x Expansion Module

Published on Dec 12, 2012 by FSK1138

"sequenced with pittsburg audio timetable and MFB seq 02
outputs are then sent to ensoniq DP4


The LDB-1x Expansion Module provides:
Separate output jack and volume control for each drum
A summed output (post individual volumes) with its own volume control
Note that the open and closed hi-hat are the same instrument, so they have only one output/volume.

http://delptronics.com/ldb1e.php"

morning \\\ modularing

morning \\\ modularing from joseph fraioli on Vimeo.
"main sound sources are the delptronics LDB-1e and intellijel DIXIE lfo/vco. modulation by the intelliel µfold and makenoise echophon. sequenced by 4ms RCD/SCM with clock source by doepfer a-147. note: the sound has been edited to show patch variations :) extra shitty video quality courtesy of iphone 5 and imovie."

No sequencer Patch experiment - modular freejazz sequence

No sequencer Patch experiment - modular freejazz sequence from Richard Devine on Vimeo.

"Patch experiment trying to use just a few LFO's synced together at very slow rates to generate a loose arrangement of triggered square wave pulses. These pulses where sent out to a few voices on the delptronics

ldb-1e and the DrumDokta & "Clap" Breakout running through a MakeNoise Phonogene/Echophon delay. FM swells courtesy of the MakeNoise DPO and Intellijel Rubicon, ran through a Strymon TimeLine delay pedal. Haunting drones coming from the Cycle Box II and WMD wave gamma.

Note: Headphones recommended. :)"

The LDB-1e Analog Drums Eurorack Module

Published on Nov 29, 2012 by FSK1138
"The LDB-1e Analog Drums Eurorack Module

http://www.delptronics.com/ldb1e.php

MFB SEQ-02 Step-Sequencer
http://www.mfberlin.de/Produkte/Module/SEQ-02/SEQ-02e/seq-02e.html

provides clock for

The Pittsburgh Modular Timetable (discontinued )
http://pittsburghmodular.com/timetable/

and cv to the 3 monotron-e units

Timetable and LDB-1e seem to be made for each other
the drum pattern you hear is completely auto generated.

all audio is sent to the 4ms vca matrix

some more cv modulation is then provided by MFB SEQ-02

the 4 outputs of the vca matrix are then sent to a ensoniq dp4"

November Acid Patch Fun, BassJam & BitBlob Fun

Published on Nov 28, 2012 by ISOTROPOSPHERE
"Bleep Labs Bit Blob being gated with Ustep through QMMG.
Korg Z1 choir
Delptronics LDB-1e and Din Sync Drum Dokta
Acidlab Autobot with TipTop Z3000 oscillators

Having fun with the November Acid patch from the Soundcloud Group of same name.

Found some cool little screen printing pre made screens (got the skull one) and some flexible paint / ink, the rear of my house jacket was the first test using the paint.

Just having some fun in the studio with the new acid pattern for the month."

Make Noise Rene and Synth Tech E350 - BassJam
Published on Nov 28, 2012 by ISOTROPOSPHERE
"Make Noise Rene sequencer controlling the Synthesis Technologies E350 MT which is set to a electric bass sound.

Backround sequence I think is from the Akai Miniiak if I remember correctly.

Drums from Korg electribe ER-1 mkII

Have photos of the settings on the E350 if anyone is interested in re-creating this sound, please leave a comment and I will contact you with the photos.

Thank you and ENJOY!!!"


Bit Blob Fun Jam
Published on Nov 28, 2012 by ISOTROPOSPHERE
Bleep Labs Bit Blob
Korg Z1 keys
Korg electribe ER-1 mkII drums
Acidlab Autobot and Tip Top Z3000 osc combo

"Having fun with the Bit Blob (one of my favs) and a little jam session."

Delptronics LDB-1e Analog Drum Module Eurorack

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"This is lightly used, the only signs of use are the slight rings from mounting. This will come with it's original box and everything that came with it new.

Eight voice polyphony
All drums can be played simultaneously, including
open and closed hi-hat for a super punchy cymbal
Connect it to any sequencer or clock source
Built-in gate to trigger converter means that a 5 volt signal of any shape or duty cycle will trigger the drums
4HP wide, 61mm deep
An expansion module providing individual output and volume control for each instrument will be available soon."

Delptronics LDB-1 + Korg Monotron Delay

YouTube Published on Sep 29, 2012 by Tachyons88

"Running the awesome analog drum machine:
Delptronics LDB-1 though a Korg Monotron Delay
Result: Pure analog sound tripp-a-tronix.

http://www.delptronics.com/"

via Logan Owlbeemoth on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Delptronics LDB-1e Demo [EN]

Published on Sep 23, 2012 by rpocc
RU Demo previously posted here. via Dmitry Shtatnov on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"=== Sound sources are actually true-analog. See the description below and Mickey Delp comments. ===

This video contain review and several line recordings of the Delptronics LDB-1e Eurorack percussion module.
Made by Dmitry Shtatnov.
http://rpocc.ru/
About sound source.
I have tested this module with probe and confirmed that 20-pin IC only making trigger pulses while all sound is generated by various ways of shaping of analog sound sources. So, i was wrong telling that sound is generated inside the uC. I think I was confused with so little amount of OpAmps. I'm quite nerdy in such things and always trying to search the truth. Thanks for understanding."

Delptronics LDB-1e Demo [RU]

Published on Sep 23, 2012 by rpocc

"Небольшой обзор и демо-материал перкуссионного еврорек-модуля Delptronics LDB-1e
Говорит и показывает Дмитрий Штатнов, специально для ЖЖ-сообщества Modular Synth
http://rpocc.ru/
http://modularsynth.livejournal.com/"

Googlish:

"A small overview and demo material evrorek percussion module Delptronics LDB-1e
Show and tell Dmitry Established specifically for LJ community Modular Synth
http://rpocc.ru/
http://modularsynth.livejournal.com/"

Switched On Demos: Delptronics LDB-1 "Little Drummer Boy"

YouTube Published on Aug 11, 2012 by Switched On

"In this demonstration Mickey Delp of Delptronics walks us through some of the features of his new analog drum machine design the LDB-1 aka Little Drummer Boy. Also featured is Moog's Chorus/Flanger/Delay the Cluster Flux adding some nice modulated warps and phasing qualities.

You can find the Little Drummer Boy here:
http://www.switchedonaustin.com/products/delptronics-ldb-1-analog-drum-machine

Also the Moog ClusterFlux available here:
http://www.switchedonaustin.com/products/moog-moogerfooger-mf-108-clusterflux

For more information on the LDB-1, Kits, and more of Mickey's designs please visit:
www.delptronics.com

www.switchedonaustin.com"

Delptronics LDB-1 Audio Demo

Delptronics LDB-1 by thingstocome
A demo of the Delptronics LDB-1 analog drum machine. http://www.delptronics.com/ldb1.php
via wire to the ear where you can find some notes on the LDB-1.

Delptronics LDB-1e Analog Drums Eurorack Module Now Shipping

"The LDB-1e 'Little Drummer Boy' analog drums eurorack module is very compact. Just eight trigger inputs and one audio output in a 4 HP wide module.

The module uses totally analog circuitry, not samples. Our goal was to recreate the warm sounds of the classic analog drum machines of the 80's, like the Roland TR-606, TR-808 and TR-909. The circuitry of the LDB-1e uses the same principals as the classics and produces a very similar sound.

The module contains the same drum circuitry found in the LDB-1 Drum Machine, which is a complete drum machine including a sequencer.


Eight Analog Drum Sounds
Bass Drum
Low Tom
High Tom
Snare Drum
Wood Block
Hand Clap
Closed Hi-hat
Open Hi-hat
Eight voice polyphony
All drums can be played simultaneously, including
open and closed hi-hat for a super punchy cymbal
Connect it to any sequencer or clock source
Built-in gate to trigger converter means that a 5 volt signal of any shape or duty cycle will trigger the drums
4HP wide, 61mm deep
An expansion module providing individual output and volume control for each instrument will be available soon."

via Mickey Delp on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

Videos previously posted here.

http://delptronics.com

New Stand Alone Delptronics LDB-1 Analog Drum Machine

YouTube Published on Jul 25, 2012 by Delptronics

"The Delptronics LDB-1 "Little Drummer Boy" is a modern recreation of the classic analog drum machines of the 80's, like the Roland TR-606 and TR-808. Our goal was to recreate the warm sounds of the classics, using all analog circuitry -- not samples. The brain of the LDB-1 is a powerful digital microcontroller that triggers the analog drum sounds and provides the sequencer, programmability and connectivity features. Eight instruments: Bass, Low tom, high tom, snare drum, woodblock, hand clap, closed hi-hat, and open hi-hat. Easily interfaces with other instruments, synthesizers, DAWs, etc. through analog connections, MIDI, and DINsync. The LDB-1 has all of the features of a classic analog drum machine in a small, affordable package.

Purchase and read more about it at http://www.delptronics.com/ldb1.php"

See this post for a video of the eurorack LDB1e.

LDB1e Analog Drum Eurorack Module

YouTube Published on Jun 19, 2012 by Delptronics

"Demo of the Delptronics LDB1e Analog Drum Eurorack Module. Eight analog drum sounds in a 4HP wide module. Connect it to any clock source or sequencer. Built-in gate to trigger conversion means a square wave of any duty cycle will trigger the drums. Expansion module coming soon to allow individual outputs and volume control for each instrument.
http://delptronics.com/ldb1.php"

Delptronics Unique Electronic Musical Instruments

"Delptronics offers Eurorack synthesizer modules, effects boxes and other unique electronic musical instruments. We have lots of interesting sonic devices in development, so contact us to get on our mailing list, or follow us on Twitter or Facebook You can also follow our chief inventor Mickey Delp on his blog."

Pictured: "Our latest product: Ring Modulator
Classic passive ring modulator effect with a built-in carrier oscillator with frequency and amplitude control. Available as a Eurorack module, an effect box or kit.

We will even build a customized Ring Modulator to your specifications."

See the site for more. Currently they also have a Bender Sequencer and Guitar Meister listed. Bender Sequencer videos below. See their site for details and additional videos.


YouTube Uploaded by mickeydelp on Feb 25, 2010

"This is a demo of my Bender Sequencer. It is designed for controlling circuit bent devices. In this demo, the sequencer is hooked up to my Atari Punk Console. Go to http://MickeyDelp.com to read more about it and to purchase the Bender Sequencer kit."

Note Delptronics will be at the Solderless Breadboarding Workshop just posted below.

Switched On Presents Solderless Breadboarding Workshop

"Presented by Switched On School of Music Electronics & Delptronics

Learn the art of basic electronic design, walk home with knowledge and something to play with!

Tuesday, October 25 at 7:00pm
At Switched On Music Electronics
1111 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX

About the workshop:

Mickey Delp of Delptronics will be leading another beginner electronics workshop on solderless breadboarding. A breadboard is a temporary circuit board used for prototyping. Electronic components simply plug into sockets on the breadboard with no soldering required. The workshop will cover the identification and function of basic electronic components, how to read a schematic circuit diagram, and how to translate a diagram into a working circuit on a breadboard. We will also discuss how to go from the breadboarded prototype to a permanent device. You will build several circuits during the workshop and you get to take home all the parts, including everything you see in the image below and more.

Come to the workshop learn how to build your own electronic musical instruments!

$20 (instruction) + $20 (for parts) = $40 total

Check out the Facebook Event Page."