ELI CompuRhythm CR-7030

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1. ELI CR-7030 Beat Box Analog Drum Machine Demo by Daniel’s Electronics

This is supposedly a clone of the Roland CR-78, however functionally it is closer to the CR-68. It has no programming ability and the sounds, while good, are not as varied as the CR-78. The demo includes some slight reverb effect.

2. ELI CR-7030 Drum machine Beatbox demo by Momtnz

Rare ELI CR-7030 CompuRhythm drum machine. This unit was also badged as a Gemini and Ness unit. The CR-7030 and nearly three hundred other preset pattern drum machines can be found in the recently released book RHYTHM MACHINES, out now on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk.

(AUG 2018) RHYTHM MACHINES 2 - The 1980s Drum Computers is released! Written by Alex Graham. The most comprehensive book on 1980s Programmable drum machines out there, over 200 fact filled ALL COLOUR pages...Available only on AMAZON.COM and AMAZON.CO.UK.

Rhythm machines – the precursor to what we in the modern age refer to as a drum machine. This book documents the emergence of the preset pattern electronic rhythm instruments that (for a time) were used as a viable alternative to the drummer. Contained within are the Rhythmates, Rhythm Aces, Rhythm Boxes, Rhythmers, Rhythm Kings, Rhythm Masters, Donca Matics, Mini Pops and many more. Nearly three hundred rhythm instruments are documented here, with over two hundred pictures and information provided on their country of origin, instrument sounds, patterns and features. The book is a ‘must have’ for collectors, vintage instrument enthusiasts and recording artists.

For information on purchasing this unique book, follow the link here:

Rhythm Machines: The rise and fall of the presets

(Jan 2018) Also available, the newly released book RHYTHM MACHINES III (3) - From Decline To Retro Designs by author ALEX GRAHAM, now found on Amazon.com (USD$26.95) and Amazon.co.uk (19.95 GBP). The book has 150 full colour pages and covers information (with photographs) on all commercially released drum machines released from 1990-2017, featuring Akai, Korg, MFB, Jomox, Elektron, Roland, Zoom, Yamaha and many others including Cheetah, Arturia and Dave Smith Electronics/Linn etc.

Rhythm Machines III: From Decline To Retro Designs

3. ELI Compu Rhythm drum machine quick demo by Momtnz

"ELI CR-7030 Compu Rhythm demonstration. Preset box clearly modelled on the Roland CR-68/78 but manufactured shortly afterwards in Taiwan. Good to see an adjustable power option 110/240v selecter fitted. Has an interesting 'Rolling' feature that provides a fill-in pattern to break up the monotony of the preset patterns. In truth there are only three or four patterns that are that great and useable (Rock, Disco etc.). And the ''Guiro' field full of crickets sound is annoying to most but is easy to cancel out. For more information on rhythm boxes why not check out either the all-colour Rhythm Machines book by Alex Graham [links above], or the black and white (cheaper) version called Drumfax 1. Both are available on most Amazon sites."

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"Very rare vintage analog drum machine from the late 70’s it has a very similar sound to the CR line of drum machines from Roland, very good condition for its age minimal scuff marks and scratches around the case. Everything seems to be functioning as it should, volume knob and balance knob are a bit scratchy I’m sure it can benefit from a good cleaning.

Believed to be the first unit to use the term 'Beatbox' and"Compurhythm'-little info on this unit can be found but either ELI copied Roland or vice versa."

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ELI SL-5050 Tape Delay [FX w/ Synthesizers #17] Demo

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"Audio + Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2024

This is the ELI SL-5050 New Space Echo. Single delay line and playback head that uses a dictaphone endless tape cartridge. Very similar to Unicord EC-100, or the Univox EC80A Echo Chamber, or any various clones and incarnations. Playing my Roland SH-101 through it. Recorded direct, no other mastering or effects.

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0:50 Medium
2:13 Slow
3:05 Fast
4:09 Slow w/ Long Spring Tank Reverb"

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ELI CR-7030 Preset Drum Machine - 1st Compurhythm Beat Box

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"Vintage Rare ELI CR-7030 preset drum machine in good working and cosmetic order.
240v mains version (adjustable to 110v).

Believed to be the first unit to use the term 'Beatbox' and "Compurhythm'- little info on the unit but either ELI copied Roland or vice versa. This is made in Taiwan so I would say it was based on the Roland drum machines.

Has 28 of the usual standard preset rhythms, Volume and Balance dials, also a dial for the Guiro instrument setting.

Adjustable speed setting and tempo, Rolling feature which provides drum rolls, switchable voltage to 110v if required (useful if touring the USA with it)"

Rare ELI CR-8030 Vintage Analog Drum Machine

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"Extremely rare ELI CR-8030 vintage analog drum machine. It has a working output meter. No other analog drum machine has this. This is probably the only 8030 you will ever see for sale."

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ELI CompuRhythm CR-7030 - Rare Vintage Analog Drum Machine

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"This auction is for a rare ELI CompuRhythm CR-7030 in excellent cosmetic and fully working condition. There are a few blemishes from normal use, but nothing major. (See pictures for details.) Oddly, there is a bit of transformer whine, but it goes away if you lean the unit backwards about 20 degrees or so. This is a physical whine, and not present in the audio at all.

It's definitely a vintage unit and needs a gentle touch, but all the knobs are working and not scratchy, the buttons perform their functions, and the switches and LED are all immediately responsive..."

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Vintage ElI analog echo delay reverb

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"This unit is in great condition and works great, its a "wana be" roland re 201. it has stereo inputs with EQ. the sound is surprising very good."

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Eli CompuRhythm CR-7030 Beat Box

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"The first time beat box was used to refer directly to a rhythm machine was in the 1970s with the ELI CompuRhythm CR-7030 Beat Box."

ELI CompuRhythm BeatBox CR-7030

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"original ELI CompuRhythm BeatBox CR-7030. In 100% working shape and great looking shape. Sounds very much like a Roland CR-68 or CR-78. Inside it has half a dozen internal trim pots if you want to mod it. It even has some unused points on the board for the Clave. I don't know if it's for adding a volume control or it's own output jack. How can you go wrong with great rhythms like "Dodmpa" and "Bolalo" or the crazy "Haba Neba?""