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via this Reverb listing
"Brand New copy of the operating manual for the Jugg Box DPM-48 (also branded as Hammond DPM-48 and Sakata DPM-48). English language version, along with German language supplement. 86 pages, 6 inches by 9 inches in dimension, printed in black and white.
This book is also available from most Amazon online sites [https://amzn.to/3HsiZSw]
The DPM-48 programmable digital drum machine was first released in late-1983, and was available for sale in many countries under the brand names Nihon-Hammond, Sakata, Jugg Box, and Multivox.
Like several other drum machines that were available on the market at that time, the DPM-48 used digitally sampled sounds stored onto EPROMs. DPM stood for 'Digital Percussion Machine', and the '48' related to the 48 patterns that could be stored on the unit. Unusually, the DPM-48 used a special type of RAM cartridge for the storage of the patterns.
In mid-1984 an 'Electronic Drums' sound set of alternative EPROM chips featured on the DPM-48E model. The Electronic Set, along with Rock and Latin Percussion alternative sound sets became available for use with the DPM-48, along with a trigger interface that enabled electronic drum pads to use the Trigger Input located at the rear of the DPM-48 chassis. A MIDI-retrofit was also later made available, with the DPM-48 unit being discontinued in 1987 or so.
This Owner's Manual is an English-language limited edition publication, including a section on the MIDI capability for the DPM-48, info on the rare alternative sound sets, and a separate section at the rear with the original German language operating instructions for the DPM-48. (86 pages in total)."
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Monday, August 11, 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Sakata • DPM-48 Digital Drum Machine w/ MIDI Upgrade SN 521323
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via this Reverb listing
"Sakata DPM-48 Vintage Drum machine
Made in Japan
Released 1984
220v
with MIDI kit updrade installed.
Rare musical instrument developed by Sakata, later distributed by Hammond. This digital drum machine uses same technology as Linndrum with samples on eproms. The MIDI kit (developed by FPB Synth Germany) is freshly installed for the sale.
Unfortunately, I lost the RAM card a while ago, so the pattern memories and internal sequencer are not usable… This said the MIDI kit upgrade allows you to control the drum machine from any device including modern sequencers!
So, you have access to the 22 samples via MIDI + you can trig manually at the same time.
Sounds are internally spread over a stereo field (stereo output), you also have independent mono outputs and a phones out . Of course you have the volume fader for each voice (8 sliders) and a general volume knob. So, a nice flexibility for studio environment.
Great sounding drum machine, punchy and pretty unique samples — the cymbals are really interesting. You know, 8-bit unsigned PCM sounds but realistic for the time… it delivers a great vintage flavour. As eprom based, you can totally custom your instrument. The sounds here are stock. One of the eprom has been cloned by FPB too."
via this Reverb listing

Made in Japan
Released 1984
220v
with MIDI kit updrade installed.
Rare musical instrument developed by Sakata, later distributed by Hammond. This digital drum machine uses same technology as Linndrum with samples on eproms. The MIDI kit (developed by FPB Synth Germany) is freshly installed for the sale.
Unfortunately, I lost the RAM card a while ago, so the pattern memories and internal sequencer are not usable… This said the MIDI kit upgrade allows you to control the drum machine from any device including modern sequencers!
So, you have access to the 22 samples via MIDI + you can trig manually at the same time.
Sounds are internally spread over a stereo field (stereo output), you also have independent mono outputs and a phones out . Of course you have the volume fader for each voice (8 sliders) and a general volume knob. So, a nice flexibility for studio environment.
Great sounding drum machine, punchy and pretty unique samples — the cymbals are really interesting. You know, 8-bit unsigned PCM sounds but realistic for the time… it delivers a great vintage flavour. As eprom based, you can totally custom your instrument. The sounds here are stock. One of the eprom has been cloned by FPB too."
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Rare Sakata DPM-48 drum machine 8 bit digital - MikeSynth
video upload by Mikus Pilatus
"The very interesting Sakata DPM-48 (also branded as Hammond)
A bit frustrating to program and you can’t change patterns on the fly - which is a buzz kill.
Shame , as the sound of it is like a Drumulator , but better."
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Sakata DPM-48 (aka Multivox) DEMOS
video uploads by synthmaven
via this listing
"Sakata DPM-48 drum machine aka Mulitvox or Jugg Box

The RAM cart works because you can't program the machine without it. I pulled it out and the machine won't go into RUM mode, I put it back in and it played again.
What makes the DPM-48 interesting for contemporary production use is that there is a company in Germany that offers a MIDI cart and expanded ROM sounds kit for this machine which you can find on Youtube. The MIDI cart uses the RAM cart slot, so no alterations to the machine are needed. This allows integration into a multi-machine recording environment and the additional sounds also pass though the circuitry of the DPM-48. You sync the standard DPM-48 via the included DIN sync port in the back, if you prefer to program the machine old skool using the cart."
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Sakata DSP 48 with MIDI
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via this listing
Demo in the listing previously posted here. Additional demos here. "- incredibly rare 80’s drum machine, Japans affordable answer to the Linndrum;)
- comes with Rare Memory Cartridge
- MIDI Kit, which enable all the drums to be triggered by midi notes( please refer to fpb-synths for more details)
- can also be synced like the old Roland’s"
via this listing
Demo in the listing previously posted here. Additional demos here. "- incredibly rare 80’s drum machine, Japans affordable answer to the Linndrum;)
- comes with Rare Memory Cartridge
- MIDI Kit, which enable all the drums to be triggered by midi notes( please refer to fpb-synths for more details)
- can also be synced like the old Roland’s"
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Sakata Hammond DPM-48 Pitch mod demo
video upload by umusic6
"This mod hacks each voices sample clock by using a NE555 based clock on a small pcb yhat replaces the provide clocks for the 4040 counters of each voice.
The results make this machine so much more versatile.
Still have to do this for all other voices and add knobs to the surface."
Crumar Bit 99 with Tauntek Firmware Upgrade Midi CC Control & Sakata DPM 48
video upload by umusic6
"Bob Grieb did it again and brought Midi CC control to another old veteran synth: The Crumar Bit. Information can be found here: http://www.tauntek.com/CrumarBit.htm
You can also get the new Firmware Eproms , officially licensed, from https://www.untergeek.de/crumar-bit01...
My old iPad 1 is running theTB Midi Stuff App with the Bit Controller panel. But of course any other controller or software supporting customizable Midi CC will work."
Stereoping Controller Bit 99 Tauntek Firmware and Sakata DPM 48
video upload by umusic6
Sakata comes in at 2:23.
"Checking out the new firmware from www.tauntek.com for the Bit 99 with a early version of a stereoping controller layout.
Sakata DPM-48 on beats. Bit 99 sequenced by Yamaha RS 7000, DPM synced by KMS-30. Running through the new Klark Teknik 3rd Dimension."
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Sakata DPM-48 - FPB Synths Modded
video upload by Gearheadz
"Featuring:
Sakata DPM-48 - Midi modified and EPROM upgrade
Vintage gear...
See: Forschungsgruppe Perfect Beat:
https://fpb-synths.de/mods/midi-inter..."
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
NIHON HAMMOND / SAKATA DPM-48 Vintage Retro Sequencer Drum Machine
Saturday, April 13, 2013
Vintage SAKATA DPM-48 Digital Percussion Drum Machine SN 522414
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via this auction
technoempire

via this auction
technoempire
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Sakata DPM 48 vintage drum machine
"rare Sakata DPM 48 drum machine. This machine does not have the rom but does produce sounds when you hit the various function keys (tom, hi hat, snare etc.)."
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
sakata dpm-48 vintage drum computer
"Very rare Percussion Drummachine, made in Japan in the early 80's. The same machine was manufactured under the names Jugg Box DPM-48, and Hammond DPM-48.
The concept of this drummachine is to save the patterns on exchangeable memory cartridges. It offers 8 drumsound channels with 22 sounds in total, each of the channels individually adjustable in volume and with a non-dynamic trigger button. You can record step-by-step or in realtime with help of a built-in metronome. like new with cartridge ."
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
For sale : Sakata dpm 48 (demonstration video)
YouTube via fuckingharpsichord | October 19, 2010
"Hi !
This is a Sakata Dpm 48, a drumcomputer made back in the 80s. Its allso known as 'Juggbox' or under the name of Hammond.
Its got din-sync in and output and seperatoutputs for all the instruments. I show how you can record a beat in realtime or stepmode. The sound is not perfect due too the fact its recorded straight into Youtube...
If you're intrested in buying this one send me a personal message ! I'm willing to send to it." [on YouTube]
Sunday, August 15, 2010
sakata dpm 48 triggering micromoog
YouTube via fuckingharpsichord | August 15, 2010
"le sakata ist triggering ze micromoog"
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tape Drum Machines Vol 3
YouTube via GoldbabySamples | June 24, 2010 | 2:17
"Here are some of the drum machines used to create Tape Drum Machines Vol 3. http://www.goldbaby.co.nz/tdmvol3.html
Go to the product page for better quality audio demos and info about this sample pack."
via Goldbaby:
"Excuse the poor audio quality. 128 mp3 just doesn't sound good on bass heavy, sparse audio. You can hear better audio demos on the product page: http://www.goldbaby.co.nz/tdmvol3.html"
Follow-up to this post.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Goldbaby Tape Drum Machines Vol. 3



Thursday, October 08, 2009
Thursday, September 03, 2009
SAKATA DPM-48 Drum Machine
"SAKATA DIGITAL PERCUSSION MACHINE-48 (48 PATTERN MEMORY)"
You can find video of the Sakata DPM-48 here and here. See the Sakata label below for more.
spotted and sent in by dyLAB
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Sakata/Nihon Drum Machine

via Katherine
"Future musician (I hope) trying out some new custom sounds for a vintage Sakata/Hammond DPM-48 Drum Machine. Custom Electronic Snare EPROM chip added thanks to the work of DMX/EPROM specialist Paul White of Electrongate.com"
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