EKO ComputeRhythm drum-machine from 1972 (demo 1)

YouTube via kovalmoog. via audible.

"This is a pretty rare drum machine manufactured by EKO in 1972 in Recanati, Italy. Model ComputeRhythm, maybe one of 15-20 ever made (curiously SN #0113).
This particular one is owned by a musician living in Madrid, Luis De La Cruz, and It was repaired and slightly modified by me on the past months (www.synthoma.net).
Before giving back to its owner I have the chance to made these demonstration videos to show its features and incredible programing methods.
Due to the price it was mainly used by famous electronic musicians like Jean-Michel Jarre and Manuel Göttsching (founder member of Ashra Tempel). J-M Jarre has used it extensively on his first albums: "Oxygene" and "Equinoxe".
It can be seen on his Equinoxe 5 videoclip from 1978 (at 0:36):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AO5w30...

Please, enjoy this first demo, and sorry about the poor quality video. It was made by a webcam. However, the audio was taken directly from the mixer."

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EKO Computerhythm holy grail of drum-machines

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"Here is the very rare change to obtain vintage drumcomputer legend: The holy grail and 1st of all: EKO Computerhythm. This Computerhythm has a history. Also the serial-number is very interesting. 25 have been produced (rumour?) Quote from mmusicz.com

'Eko Computerhythm Drum-machine From 1972 This is a pretty rare drum machine manufactured by EKO in 1972 in Recanati, Italy. Model ComputeRhythm, maybe one of 15-20 ever made (curiously SN #0113).'

The EKO sold here is not modified. Original curcuit!"

Ultra Rare EKO COMPUTERHYTHM on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS - Demo Videos

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Published on Mar 27, 2015

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"Ultra rare EKO COMPUTERHYTHM drum Machine, produced in very few exemplars, about 15 or 20 ever made.
It was used in some famous J-M Jarre songs as "OXIGENE" and performances, this unit in in Near Mint conditions with an unique very special programming interface, individual outputs. It can read some exclusive punch cards in order to make some drum sequences as presets.. Awesome gear!"

EKO COMPUTERHYTHM test demo 2

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"Ultra rare EKO Computerhythm, produced in very few exemplars ..this is one of 15-20 ever made and in so EXCELLENT conditions, a precious gem for synth collectors and electronic music composers. It was used in some famous J-M Jarre songs as 'OXIGENE' and performances. Impressive space age look with an unique lamps effects and a very special programming interface, 6x individual outputs! There are inlcuded five puch cards with very special drum presets, original skin cover lid and service manual. According with some synth collectors, it's one of the few early second series of the three produced releases. It was professionally serviced & recapped a pair of months ago, FULLY working, a GREAT example!"

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Ekko From Mars - Legendary Eko Computerhythm Sample Pack

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"The rarest drum machine we've ever sampled!

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Ekko From Mars contains 275 loops and 240 round robin one-hits, with clean and processed versions for both. You'll get full-beat loops and stems for bass drums, tops and more - ranging from classic rhythm box patterns to more modern genres. This is the most extensive sample pack available of the beloved early 70's Italian made Eko Computerhythm."

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"Released in 1972, the Italian-made Eko Computerhythm (which we're lovingly referring to as the 'Ekko') was the first programmable drum machine, shaping the sound of electronic music forever after. With only around 50 ever made and less than 15 in circulation today, it's taken us years to find one - but finally, we have, and our high expectations have been exceeded- nothing could fully prepare us for how cool this thing is to look at, play and hear!

Of course, we wanted to share this joy with you by creating the most extensive Eko sample pack in existence. Capturing round robin one-hits, loops and stems, we preserved the natural sound of this pioneering rhythm box, and further processed it to extend the possibilities of this analog powerhouse for years to come.

The First Programmable Drum Machine

Rhythm boxes were first created out of necessity, to provide pre-made beats to accompany an organ player, for example. As such, they were hardly considered instruments in their own right.

We aren't sure exactly why Eko, an Italian company making guitars and organs during the psychedelic revolution of the 60's, had the foresight to create the first ever user programmable step sequencer (possibly some mind-expanding substances?). But what we do know is that this step sequencer would change the face of music and music technology forever after, (after all, we're still using it today!)

Sporting a space-age user interface with 16 steps per track for user input, a punch card reader to load sequences, 12 voices and individual outs, musicians were no longer reliant on using pre-programmed factory Waltz and Fox Trot presets, and could finally program their own custom patterns and perform live with an analog drum machine. The Computerhythm quickly garnered favor with innovative musicians and groundbreaking composers like Jean-Michel Jarre, Lee Scratch Perry and Tangerine Dream.

Preserving the Original Sound
The Eko features 12 classic rhythm box sounds (ok, one is a 'rolling drum' which is quite odd) and upon first listen, it is warm, punchy and full of life- somehow more defined and pro sounding than any other rhythm box we've used - likely due to its robust internal electronics (this thing is huge!) and direct outs."

The First Modern Drum Machine | Eko Computerhythm

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"The Eko Computerhythm from 1972 was so ahead of its time that it found almost more fame as a prop in Italian Sci-Fi movies than as an instrument. In a time when a drum machine was all corny preset rhythms, the Eko featured 16 step programming, time division, mixing, individual outs and a punch card memory. Only 15 are known to exist today and it is frequently rated as one of the rarest and most expensive drum machine.

In this video you will find information on its history, its makers and hear it in all its glory.

https://www.museodelsynth.org"

Eko Computerhythm posts

EKO COMPUTERHYTHM

Published on Mar 27, 2015 Scienceforce

"Ultra rare EKO COMPUTERHYTHM drum Machine, produced in very few exemplars, about 15 or 20 ever made.
It was used in some famous J-M Jarre songs as 'OXIGENE' and performances, this unit in in Near Mint conditions with an unique very special programming interface, individual outputs. It can read some exclusive punch cards in order to make some drum sequences as presets.. Awesome gear!"

You can find one more demo of the EKO COMPUTERHYTHM from Scienceforce here.

Eko Computerhythm Restoration

Published on Oct 23, 2017 Badilevintage

"Hello everybody my Hobby it's restore the old Combo organ .
In this video i show you the restored of Eko Computerhythm .
www.badilevintage.com"

You can find previous posts featuring the Eko Computerhythm here.

EKO Computerhythm holy grail of drum-machines drumcomputer

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"Here is the very rare change to obtain the exclusive vintage drumcomputer legend: The holy grail and 1st of all: EKO Computerhythm. The Computerhythm offered has a history and was owned by a famous band in Berlin. Also the serial-number is very interesting. 25 have been produced to my knowledge. Maybe only 10 still exist worldwide."

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Ultra Rare EKO COMPUTERHYTHM with Patch Cards for Sale

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This is the exact one featured in this video.

Rare vintage analog drum synthesizer sequencer.

"Here is a mega rare EKO Computerhythm exemplar in extraordinary conditions and complete of all the accessories (cover lid, original punched cards set and service manual).

It's a precious synth collectors jewel and a great studio instrument for electronic music compositions. Impressive space age look with an unique lamps effects and a very special sequencer programming interface, 6x individual outputs or general out.

It's original not modded, recently recapped and serviced were necessary, the card reader work perfectly and there are some original blank punched cards!!

This is one of 15-20 ever made and I think it's the most wanted release used by J.M. Jarre in some materpieces like 'OXIGENE' and live performances near his inevitable double Synthi A, VCS3.

Price I'm asking is very low if I reflect about the actual vintage rarity market. One exemplar were sold for 12000 euro one year ago.. and not in this beauty conditions."

See the EKO channel for previous posts.

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The EKO Computerhythm history

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"This video tell the story of the evolution of EKO Computerhythm"

You can find additional posts featuring the EKO Computerythm here.

Eko computerhythm Demo

Published on Feb 25, 2016 scienceforce

"Eko computerhythm demo, awesome rare drum machine!"

EKO COMPUTERHYTHM for sale - Video

YouTube via EKOSALE | February 08, 2011 |
Don't miss the card reader at 3:30.
"This is not an music video. This is an demonstration of my EKO Computerhythm
which is actually for sale. This should show that all the funktion working fine, you also see the condition it is in.

My tech just recently checked it too.

This is one of about 15-20 ever built.

Famous for contributing to the music of Jean Michel Jarre, Manual Götsching and many more artists.

I will discuss serious offers.... send mail to: ekosale@gmx.de

Located in germany, but will ship on buyers cost worldwide..."

TWO EKO RHYTHMAKER DRUM MACHINES GO TO BATTLE

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"EKO RHYTHMAKER - BIX BOX MODEL VS REGULAR SIZE - One is big - one is small - which one sounds the best?

1970 - the Rhythmaker is an analog drum machine from Italy's EKO, originally makers of guitars and amps. The Rhythmaker was one of their earlier attempts at drum machines that would later result in the legendary EKO ComputeRhythm, used by all the real synth pros of the 1970s - or at least those who could get their hands on one.

These are two different versions of the same model Eko Rhythmaker analog vintage drum machine - with identical features and preset rhythms - but they sound quite different.

Both front panels has 16 push buttons for rhythms of standard fare : Jazz, Mambo, Rock etc. These could potentially be engaged all at the same time, giving you a cacophony of poly rhythms.

On both units we find 3 potentiometers : Volume, Tempo and Sustain, the last one is a bit of a mystery since it only seems to change the pitch of a few sounds.

Quite a novelty at the time, and the reason we like the Rhythmaker so much, is the individual volume control of each of the 7 drum sounds.
Here the bigger version offers longer sliders, to more precisely dial in the volume desired.

The smaller guy is a bit punchier and warmer sounding maybe?

Light up the comment section and let us hear your thoughts."

Here’s a little Ekko x SK1 lullaby 🎶😌

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Eko Computerhythm. You can find details on the sample set here. See the Eko label below for additional posts featuring EKO.

Eko Computerhythm

YouTube via cosmohelectrastudio.

"A very short video of this incredible Rhythm Machine, from the great collection of rare synths and drum machines of http://www.synthmaster.de
http://www.synthmaster.de/d..."

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EKO COMPUTER RHYTHM Handmade Miniature 1 6 scale

video by Ronaldo Lopes Teixeira ROLT

You can find posts featuring the EKO COMPUTERHYTHM including some demos here. See the miniature label below for more miniature synth posts.

EKO COMPUTERHYTHM

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"This is one of only 15-20 ever built. Famous in various records from Jean Michel Jarre, Manuel Göttsching, and many more."

video posted here

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Synth Rorschach #41 Christmas lights..... or is it a rhythm sequencer

Published on Dec 21, 2015 organfairy

Literally turning a synth rorschach into a working synth device. Be sure to see the Rorschach and Holidays channels below for more posts in each category!

"I found this old telephone exchange device in my garage. I remember buying it quite a while ago. But for some reason I have not used it for something untill now.

I converted it to a kind of drum sequencer somewhat inspired by the Eko Computerhythm from the 1970s and it can control the little drum synthesizer I build some years ago.

The music is "No milk today" that was a major hit by Herman's Hermits in 1966. I play it on my Wersi Prisma DX-5 while the rhythm comes from another distinctive drum machine namely the Wersimatic II."

BEAT GEMS - the new book on drum machines...

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BEAT GEMS is a premium hardcover book from Bjooks that explores this remarkable history through rare and iconic machines, vivid photography, artist stories, technical insight, and the people who turned boxes of circuits into culture. The book explores more than six decades of electronic music history through the drum machines that changed the way music is made, recorded, and performed.

An inspiring and visually rich book for anyone interested in music technology, design, rhythm, and recording culture, this comprehensive work follows the evolution of drum machines from early experiments and preset rhythm companions to programmable icons, studio powerhouses, genre-defining classics, and the hardware revival of recent decades. The project structure already maps that story across eight major stages – from invention and standardization to creative misuse, programmability, studio control, genre definition, and rebirth.

The book presents comprehensive research, writing, editing, photography, and visual development by author Oli Freke and editor Kim Bjørn.

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808 Loops From Mars

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"Live 808 performance over triggered loops from 808 Loops From Mars"

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EKO Computerhythm in the background.