ALESIS Introduces the STRIKE MULTIPAD

"ALESIS® INTRODUCES STRIKE MULTIPAD, COMPLETELY REDEFINING THE WORLD OF ELECTRONIC PERCUSSION PADS

Latest MultiPad boasts 9 customizable RGB pads, 4.3” full-color display, built-in sampler/looper, 32GB storage, 5 built-in effects processors, over 8000 sounds for unlimited creative opportunities.

Cumberland, RI USA (November 22, 2018)—Alesis (alesis.com), the world’s leading manufacturer of electronic instruments and components for today's musicians, today announced the introduction of their new Strike MultiPad electronic drum instrument, an incredibly capable and versatile device that far surpasses the performance and creative potential of any previous electronic drum pad. Never before has such sheer percussive power been built into a single unit or been so easy to play.

Alesis designed the Strike MultiPad around the drummer’s requirement to be able to sample, edit, loop and perform in a seamless manner. To that end, the MultiPad offers an unprecedented 8000+ built-in sounds, 32GB of storage and the ability to record samples from any source (smartphone, mic, off the internet, via USB, from virtually any other audio device). The nine velocity-sensitive pads have customizable RGB lights and are easily configured for maximum playing convenience. Plus, the customizable RGB lights under each pad guarantee that players will never miss a beat – no matter how dark or foggy the stage is. There are five built-in effects processors and a Custom Effect Control, so players can really personalize their sounds/loops. Plus, there are multiple ins/outs with USB audio and MIDI interface, multiple external drum/cymbal triggers and an Alesis-exclusive 4.3” color screen to make checking system status or performing edits a snap. This kind of total percussive firepower is simply not available anywhere else, even in multiple units.

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New 8C8 MIDI Controlled Rhythm Composer - TR-808 Drum Machine Clone In the Works

Published on Sep 17, 2018 Konstantin GR

Possibly from the maker of the 9090-W, TR-909 clone.

Top 3 Things at Knobcon 2018 + Thoughts on the Behringer 808

Published on Sep 11, 2018 Enrique Martinez

Update: video is back.

"My thoughts on a bunch of products from Knobcon 7! Such a fun event i love this one."

The list:

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New Behringer RD-909 Revealed on 9/09 - #909Day

via Behringer


"Rhythm Designer RD-909 Features

Recreation of one of the most sought after and influential drum machines

10 original drum sounds: Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Low Tom, Mid Tom, High Tom, Rim-Shot, Hand-Clap, Cymbal, Open-Hat, Closed-Hat

Complete control over voice dynamics with per voice accent and flam

64-step sequencer with storage of up to 64 patterns and 16 songs with continuously variable swing

Integrated Wave Designer with individual attack and sustain controls for studio quality drum sound

Integrated dual mode filter with dedicated frequency and resonance controls for huge sound shaping options

10 independent analog outputs to record your patterns as multi-track audio

Easily readable 7-segment 4-character LED display for tempo with dedicated tap tempo button

16 authentic step pads with bold, full-color LEDs

Up to 99 loop measures of each pattern change with 16 pattern changes per song

Songs can be chained together for expanded compositions

Unique Auto Scroll feature for extremely easy operation

Comprehensive Midi In/Out/Thru and USB implementation for synchronization and connection to external devices

Per-Track Solo and Mute for enhanced realtime control

Sync options include USB, MIDI, Clock and Internal

Powerful headphone and L/R main outputs on 1/4” TRS connectors"

Update1: a couple of pics from Knobcon in via Soviet Space Child, spotted on Sonic State's Instagram feed.

Update2: Knobon videos further below.

Behringer shows off prototype RD-909 at KnobCon 2018 - 909 Day Published on Sep 9, 2018 Marshal Arnold

"Behringer shows off prototype RD-909 at KnobCon 2018 - 909 Day

Happy 909 Day! Behringer is showing off a design prototype of the Rhythm Designer 909, a drum machine based on the classic Roland TR-909!"

Knobcon 2018: Behringer RD-909 First look

Published on Sep 9, 2018 sonicstate

"First look at the RD -909 prototype - a Behringer remake of the classic TR-909"

Arturia Officially Announces DrumBrute Impact

Published on Jul 19, 2018 Arturia

"Packing 10 beefy high-impact sounds, a unique "Color" layer, output distortion, and probably the best step sequencer on the planet. Say hello to DrumBrute Impact; your new go-to drum machine."

You might have caught the DrumBrute Impact demo posted yesterday afternoon here. The official videos, press release, and a few more user videos are in and captured here.

DrumBrute Impact Tutorials


Playlist:
DrumBrute Impact Introduction Tutorials: Episode 1 - Sounds and Steps
DrumBrute Impact Introduction Tutorials: Episode 2 - Color and Distortion
DrumBrute Impact Introduction Tutorials: Episode 3 - Adding Feeling

DrumBrute Impact: Users & Press


Playlist:
Arturia Drumbrute Impact Live Jam - LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER
Arturia DrumBrute Impact - Rick Feds
New DrumBrute Impact Review and Full Sound Test - loopop
DRUMBRUTE IMPACT REVIEW & SOUND DEMO - BoBeats
Dualtrx - Live Sessions // 20 (Arturia Drumbrute Impact, Minibrute 2S and 0-Coast)
Arturia-DrumBrute Impact first sound pattern and new color mode - Dziam Bass
DRUMBRUTE IMPACT VS ORIGINAL DRUMBRUTE - Side by side comparison & sound demo - BoBeats

"Analog pioneers Arturia are set to release DrumBrute Impact, an exciting new hardware drum machine that combines raw, energetic sounds, advanced sequencing, and fast, fun workflow into an addictive little powerhouse you won’t want to put down.

The newest member of the “Brute” analog hardware family, DrumBrute Impact really lives up to the name. Featuring attitude-packed, tweakable analog drums sounds, an all-new “Color” layer, output distortion, and arguably the best sequencer on the planet, DrumBrute Impact promises to redefine the way you create rhythm, drums, and percussion, both in the studio and on stage.

In the sound department, DrumBrute Impact features 10 fantastic sounds accessible through 8 responsive performance pads:

KICK : pounding bass drum with nice attack transients and variable pitch and decay. protocol.
SNARE 1 : a big-bodied snare with great, editable snap and decay.
SNARE 2 : a trashy snare with a hint of clap, with adjustable tone and decay.
TOM HIGH : simple but powerful high tom with sweepable pitch.
TOM LOW : pants-shaking low tom that can get so low you could use it as a 2nd kick.
CYMBAL : zingy, metallic crash with adjustable decay.
COWBELL : a simple but effective percussive cowbell.
CLOSED HAT : hard-hitting hat with variable tone that also effects the Open Hat.
OPEN HAT : open up the hat sound with changeable decay with a mute controlled by the Closed Hat.
FM DRUM : a percussive synth voice with adjustable carrier pitch, decay, FM amount, and mod pitch.

These sounds have been carefully crafted by Arturia’s sound designers to not only sound exciting and visceral, but to also create a cohesive “kit” sound that truly gives DrumBrute Impact a unique, inspiring voice.

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New Blue Clone - DIY analog Drum Machine and Bass Synthesizer

Published on Jul 12, 2018 DrummingEvil

"WIP update on the Blue Clone, my DIY drum machine and bass synth, more analog goodness woo!"

New PULSAR-23 Organismic Drum Machine and Rhythm Synthesizer From the Makers of Lyra8

PULSAR-23 by SOMA. Laboratory prototype demo.

Published on Jun 13, 2018 Vlad Kreimer

"PULSAR-23 is the upcoming organismic drum machine and rhythm synthesizer that is now in development at SOMA laboratory.

The video shows the laboratory prototype, which does not have the final look, the enclosure or the final panel design. Some minor features may change and some control options will be added. I've done the development of the main sound design and circuitry on it and now, when that part has been finished, I would like to introduce the project to the world.

For more information, how to buy, the price, when and where it will be available, please visit the SOMA site:

You can write to me personally: omhohom@gmail.com

Vlad Kreimer.
SOMA laboratory
June 2018"

Additional details via SOMA

PULSAR-23 is an organismic drum machine that is currently in development at Soma. It has a semi-modular structure and consists of 23 independent modules:

– 4 drum channels: Bass drum, Bass\Percussion, Snare drum, Cymbals\Hi-Hat
– 4 envelope generators with the unique ability to generate a sustain for the drum channels, turning them into noise\drone synthesizers.
– 4 independent loop recorders with the option for individual clocking.
– Clock generator with an array of dividers as a very powerful tool for rhythm synthesis.
– Wide range LFO (0.1 – 5000Hz) with variable waveform.
– Shaos – a unique pseudo-random generator based on shift registers with 4 independent outputs, sample and hold and other cool features.
– FX processor with CV control incl. CV control of the entire DSP’s sample rate.
– Distortion.
– 2 CV-controlled gates.
– 2 CV-controlled VCAs.
– 2 controllable invertors.

Also, it has MIDI control and synchronisation and a lot of smaller modules such as 3 assignable attenuators and 2 dynamic CV sensors for CV generation etc.

The expected net price is 1,200-1,500 Euros. The exact price will be known when the industrial mass production version is ready.
The expected date of release is autumn\winter 2018\19.
The drum machine will be manufactured in Russia and Poland.

If you like the sound and the project you can get on the pre-order waiting list and be among the first ones who will receive PULSAR-23. Just send your request to somasynths@gmail.com with subject “PULSAR-23 pre-order”. In your mail, please mention the country where you want the synth to be delivered to and your phone number (it could be useful if our mails go to spam). No deposit is required."

Syncussion SY1-M by PsyCo X

Published on May 24, 2018 BIM0X

Update: I thought this was a build of the Syncussion SY1 clone by The Human Comparator, maker of the TTSH ARP 2600 clone. Apparently it isn't. It's a new clone by PsyCo X. Note this is the first PsyCo X post on the site.

"a quick-on-the-bench demo of the Syncussion SY1-M triggered by Midi by a MachineDrum and by CV/Gate by a x0xb0x.
Clone designed by psycox.co.uk

3 soldered & tested units available at Alpes Machines
http://alpesmachines.free.fr"

via PsyCoX

"THE SYNCUSSION SY1-M KIT IS A FAITHFUL REPRODUCTION OF THE CLASSIC 1970'S DRUM SYNTHESIZER WITH THE ADDITION OF MIDI. THE POWER SUPPLY HAS ALSO BEEN ENHANCED TO PROVIDE SILENT OPERATION.
KIT TO INCLUDE: PCB'S, POWDER-COATED AND PRINTED METAL ENCLOSURE, SLIDE POTENTIOMETERS, SLIDER CAPS,
AN RF CHOKE FOR THE POWER SUPPLY FILTER
AND A PRE-PROGRAMMED ATMEGA328"

New AVP ADS-7 Analog Drum Synthesizer in the Works

Current Features:


- Fully analog, descreet components;

- 7 individual sound channels: BD, Clap, OH/CH (choking on/off function), x3 separate generators (GEN) with Band-pass and Low-pass filter options;

- over 60 knobs/controls for different sound shaping options: from standard noise to metallic tones;

- 16/32 step sequencer;

- Ability to clock external gear with its sequencer;

- Up to 32 steps preset loading/saving slots;

- Midi In/Out;

- CV triggers;

- stereo/individual 1/4 outputs for each sound plus x1 trigger;

- Durable steel case.

Roland Announces the TR-8S Rhythm Performer - A TR-8 w/ Samples

Published on Mar 4, 2018

Roland has announced a new TR-8 with sample playback and sample import (no live sampling), available this month for $699 / €699 (with VAT). Note the included classic TR engines are still ACB modeled and not sample based. You can mix and match kits. Details follow.

Playlist:
Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer [Performance by Maika Loubté]
Roland TR-8S: Overview
Roland TR-8S: Sound Design
Roland TR-8S: Sequencing
Roland Aira TR-8S Sampler quick workflow with custom sample Demo by Sound Provider

"Introducing the Roland AIRA TR-8S: Rhythm Performer Meets Sound Designer.

The performance-tuned TR-8S combines stereo sample playback with iconic Roland TR- drum sounds and deep editing parameters to allow you to craft your dream drum kits. New sequencer, motion-recording, and increased variations, effects, and outputs are some of the features that have evolved the TR- drum machine to set a new standard in sound design and live performance."

"Born of the most famous and influential drum machines ever made, the TR-8S combines the best of its Roland heritage with modern production techniques and professional sound design.
The result? A forward-thinking, performance-tuned instrument unlike any other. Build your dream kit from the most iconic drum sounds of all time,
plus the finest selection of samples from our vast library—or import your own custom samples. Tap, tune, and tweak with hands-on controls and production tools that make your patterns move and groove. And why keep this kind of percussive power confined to the studio? The TR-8S was literally made to play live.

Design Kits with Authentic TR Drums,Sampled Sounds, and Effects

The TR-8S comes loaded with the largest, most authentic collection of TR drum machines available. The powerful new processor gives our next-generation ACB models a whole new level of detail and nuance, giving you that classic Roland boom, snap, and sizzle. And now you can incorporate preset and custom samples, creating unique hybrid and layered kits, and enhance them with specialized effects that inject professional sound design into the TR formula.

Transistor Rhythms

The TR-8S has every sound from the most sought-after TR drum machines, with detailed circuit-models of the 808, 606, 909, 707, 727, and even several modified versions. These are not sound-alike sample-packs or mere recordings of TR drum sounds. Each machine is a detailed, down-to-the-circuit-model that sounds and behaves exactly like the original hardware. All these sounds are yours, at your fingertips, and ready to use in your own productions and performances.

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KORG Officially Introduces the KR-55 Pro: a Comprehensive Rhythm and Drum Machine

Published on Jan 17, 2018 Korg

"The new KR-55 Pro is a simple, multi-function rhythm machine with real recorded drum grooves and mixer/recorder functionality. Equipped with Korg’s “Real Groove Technology”, which uses actual data recorded from professional drummers at various tempos, the KR-55 Pro contains technology never seen before in a conventional drum machine. Packed with 24 high-quality rhythm styles, each fine-tuned to accurately reproduce the sound and experience of playing with a percussionist, this rhythm machine can provide simple, straight-forward drum tracking for musicians of any genre. Each style includes multiple patterns, providing accompaniment for endless recording, thanks to the sophisticated chain function.

Experience the same musical support as if a pro drummer were sitting in on your session. The KR-55 Pro gives you an easy way to enjoy jam sessions with the backing of real drum/percussion sounds. It provides a rich variety of input jacks, mixer functionality, effects, and equalizer, as well as a versatile recorder that can record to an SD card. The intuitive interface means that there’s no need for complex programming. Battery-powered operation allows complete mobility from desktop to street performances, or use in a variety of situations including live events in small spaces.

24 built-in drum/percussion styles that were recorded live using KORG’s proprietary “Real Groove Technology.”

Each rhythm style includes a rich variety of patterns: two variations, basic, fill-in 1, fill-in 2, and ending.

Use the chain function to create a rhythm structure for an entire song, and play it automatically.

A rich array of input jacks includes one XLR mic input, two guitar/bass inputs, and a stereo AUX input, allowing multi-channel mixing.

A high-quality reverb effect and equalizer are provided, giving you the freedom to shape your sound.

You can perform along with a rhythm style, and record the combined result as an audio file on an SD card.

Multi-track recording is supported, allowing you to produce more sophisticated tracks.

The tuner function features a large meter for good visibility. You can also tune while hearing a guide tone.

Acoustage technology delivers a spacious sound.

The unit can be powered on six AA batteries, allowing up to seven hours of use.

A separately sold foot switch lets you control the unit with your foot.

Drum/percussion sound that overturns your concept of a rhythm machine

The KR-55 Pro features “Real Groove Technology” which uses data recorded from actual professional musicians performing at various tempi, and is a completely different technology than conventional rhythm machines. There are a total of 24 high-quality rhythm styles, each fine tuned to provide the best possible feel, to accurately reproduce the experience of playing with a percussionist. The sounds, grooves, and phrases will play back at pristine quality even if you change the tempo, so you can enjoy playing serious jam sessions at your own pace.

Use the chain function to easily create sophisticated rhythm tracks

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