quality control electro: TR-606 DFM, Moog Rogue, Optigan

Published on Mar 11, 2013 burnkit2600·44 videos

"The tail end of a little living room jam messing around with the newest TR-606 DFM to come off my assembly line. Sounding great, 100% analog gold.
Also starring: Moog Rogue, Optigan & featuring surprise guest Miette.
More info about my drum machine mod work here:
http://www.burnkit2600.com/tr-606_dfm1/"


"The analog architecture has been expanded to allow for control over every essential parameter, plus a few surprises.

The connection panel in back retains all of the original ins and outs (power connector, main audio output, headphone audio output, LT trigger, HT trigger, DIN sync connector port, DIN in/out switch, start/stop foot-switch input jack) plus 3 audio inputs for injecting a signal to mix with or replace the 1) Snare drum noise path, 2) Tom drum noise path, 3) Cymbal or hats shared oscillators. There are also individual audio outputs for the Bass drum, Snare, summed Tom drums, Cymbal, summed Hi-Hats.

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MFB-Tanzbär Details

Googlish below.

* Analoger Drumcomputer mit tighten Step-Sequnzer und 16 Instrumenten
* Direkte Bedienung und Einbindung via Midi und CV/Gate
* Per Instrument unterschiedliche Steplänge
* Accent und Pitch Bend Programmierung
* 144 Patterns mit A/B und Fill-Verkettungs Abläufen
* 3CV/2Gate Kanäle
* Roll und Flam Recording
* Individuelle und globale Swing-Quantisierung
* Potis können per Step aufgezeichnet werden
* 12 Einzelausgänge und ein stereo Ausgang
* Midi und Clock Synchronisation, Midi Dump
* Microshift via Midi (als Update geplant)
* Holz Panelen und Metall gehäuse
* Unverb.VK 840,- Euro

Der Tanzbär Drumcomputer ist mit 14 analogen Percussions Instrumentenbestückt, zudem bietet er noch je eine Bass- und Melodiestimme. Er besitzt eine Lauflichtprogrammierung und kann 144 Patterns speichern.Die Patterns können via "Fill" verkettet werden, A/B lässt zwischen A und B umschalten bzw. alternieren.Desweiteren lassen sich 16 unterschiedliche Flames und 6 Rollsaufzeichen oder spielen. Die Steplänge ist für jedes Instrument individuel einstellbar,Polyrhythmen sind nun ein Kinderspiel. 32 Steps, 16tel oder 16tel/8tel Triolen sind als Metrik einstellbar. Es stehen per Instrument 3 verschiedene Accente zur Verfügung. Die Bend Funktion lässt Bassdrum 1, Bassdrum 2, Snare Drum, Tom 2 und Tom 3 Glide oder LFO ähnliche Sweeps erzeugen. Die Soundparameter lassen sich mittels Step Recording aufzeichnen. Zwei Spuren sprechen externe CV/Gate Instrumente an, eine davon mit CV 3 Dynamik, sie lassen aber auch den internen Bass- und Melodie Synth ertönen, praktisch zum schnellen Vorhören und programmieren ohne externes Equipment. Der CV/Gate Sequenzer lässt sich über 3 Oktaven spielen und über zwei Methoden programmieren. Ein Shuffle lässt sich individuell oder global stufenlos regeln. Die Programmierung gibt Midi Out heraus und kann damit auch andere Soundgeber steuern.
Durch einen extra Midi In Eingang lassen sich weitere Funktionen steuern wie Microshift (als Update geplant), zudem ist eine Editor Anpassung vorgesehen. Alle Funktionen sind "on the fly" bedienbar. Der Drumcomputer lässt sich per Midi oder Clock synchronisieren. Neben einem Master Volumen hat jedes Instrument hat seinen eigenen Volumen Regler und lässt sich stummschalten. Es stehen 12 Einzelausgänge und ein Stereo Ausgang zur Verfügung, die Clap ist In Stereo.

Die Parameter der einzelnen Instrumente:
Bassdrum 1: Ausklingzeit, Tonhöhe, Pitch, Transientvolumen,Transienttyp, Rauschvolumen, Rauschfilter und Distortion,
Bassdrum 2: Ausklingzeit, Tonhöhe und Transientvolumen
Snare: Tonhöhe, Detune, Noise Volumen, Noise Ausklingzeit, Mischung Ton 1 und Ton 2, Ausklingzeit, Ton Pitch
Rimshot: Tonhöhe
Cymbal: Ausklingzeit, Klang und Mischungsverhältnis Ping und Becken
Open Hihat: Ausklingzeit und Klang
Closed Hihat: Ausklingzeit und Klang
Claves: Ausklingzeit und Tonhöhe
Claps: Ausklingzeit Rauschhallfahne, Stärke der Claps, Anzahl und Muster der Claps
Low Tom/Conga: Ausklingzeit, Tönhöhe und Noiseteppich
Mid Tom/Conga: Ausklingzeit, Tönhöhe und Noiseteppich
Hi Tom/Conga: Ausklingzeit, Tönhöhe und Noiseteppich
Cowbell: Ausklingzeit und Tonhöhe
Cabasa: Ausklingzeit
Bassline: Filter und Tonhöhe
Melodie: Tonhöhe

Weiter Features sind in einem möglichen späteren Update vorbehalten."

Googlish:

* Analog drum machine with tight Step Sequnzer and 16 instruments
* Direct operation and integration via Midi and CV / Gate
* As an instrument different step length
* Accent and Pitch Bend programming
* 144 patterns with A / B and Fill-chaining operations
* 3CV/2Gate channels
* Roll and Flam Recording
* Individual and global Swing parameters
* Pots can be recorded by Step
* 12 individual outputs and a stereo output
* Midi and clock synchronization, midi dump
* Microshift via Midi (Future Update)
* Wood panels and metal housing
* Unverb.VK 840, - Euro

  

The dancing bear drum machine with 14 analog percussion instrument Populated, and he also has not ever a bass and melody. It has a running light programming and 144 can speichern.Die Patterns Patterns can via "fill" are concatenated, A / B can switch between A and B or alternieren.Desweiteren allows 16 different Flames and 6 Rollsaufzeichen or play. The step length is adjustable for each individual instrument, polyrhythms are now a breeze. 32 steps, 16th 16tel/8tel or triplets can be set as a metric. There are 3 different accents by instrument available. The Bend function can kick 1, kick 2, snare drum, Tom 2 and Tom 3 Glide or LFO produce similar sweep. The sound parameters can be recorded using step recording. Two tracks address external CV / gate to instruments, one with CV 3 dynamics, but they do also the internal bass-synth sound and melody, practically for quick previewing and programming without external equipment. The CV / gate sequencer can play 3 octave and programmed via two methods. A shuffle can be individually or globally adjusted continuously. The program publishes Midi out and can thus control other sound generator.
By an extra MIDI In port, you can control other functions such as Microshift (planned as an update), also is an editor adjustment provided. All functions are "on the fly" to operate. The drum machine can be synchronized via midi or clock. In addition to a master volume, each instrument has its own volume control and mute can be. There are 12 single outputs and a stereo output is available, the clap is in stereo.

The parameters of each instrument:
Bass Drum 1: decay, pitch, pitch, Transientvolumen, Transienttyp, noise volume, noise filter and distortion,
Bass Drum 2: decay, pitch and Transientvolumen
Snare: pitch, detune, noise volume, noise decay, sound mixing 1 and 2 tone, decay, pitch tone
Rimshot: pitch
Cymbal: decay, sound and mixing ratio and Ping Basin
Open Hihat: decay and sound
Closed Hihat: decay and sound
Claves: decay and pitch
Claps: noise reverberation decay, strength of claps, number and pattern of claps
Low Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Mid Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Hi Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Cowbell: decay and pitch
Cabasa: Decay
Bassline: filter and pitch
Melody: pitch

Next features are subject to a possible future update.

Quanalog Instruments Intoduces Boubou Eurorack Drum Module

via Quanalog

"Quanalog Boubou its a combination of 5 voices filter based analog drum synth that cover the basics drum set from Kick, low and hi tom – rimshot, snare and hi hats that can become a base for Eurorack drums setup. Each voice has a lot of necessary control which can reach to a wide range of possibility. On the base every drum engine can become a signal processor with the core made by analog filter so it can process sound of each other and from other modules.

Each sound has been carefully made with specific analog filter structure to be able to create real percussion feel cover from low-end to hi-end frequency. We carefully tweak every single component to make a very classic sound quality with hi-end built with all metal pot, jack and switch to make sure its the last module that break on your setup.

5 voices Eurorack filter based analog drum synthesizer
Each voice has a wide range of sound that can reach to all drums
Pure sine resonance excited analog filter make warm thick and powerful sound that can cover very low-end frequency
Real independence analog noise engine for snare and hats pass thru analog decay vca and bandpass filter with cv control for decay amount and filter resonance point
Cv control for pitch, tune and decay make it more groovy
Hi-end sound quality
Minimal futuristic panel design in black and golden finish, still looks good when you got your grandkids!
Tank built quality – minimal futuristic panel design in black and golden finish with all metal pot, jack and switch. Can tweak it with passionate! Designed with love!
Complete your eurorack drums setup with 5 analog drum sound for just 28hp. Space saving!"

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MFB DRUM-06 Tom Tom

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via eBay UK
"Module comes with box, screws and ribbon cable -

analogue Tom Tom based upon MFB-503
CV-control for Decay, Tune, Pitch and Panorama parameters
Noise and Attack controls
dynamic trigger-input


The DRUM-06 module is based upon the Tom Tom circuit found in the MFB-503. The sonic possibilities have been expanded for extensive editing and modulation capacities.

DRUM-06 is meant to be used in a modular synthesis system. Therefore, most of the Tom Tom’s sound parameters, i.e. Decay, Tune, Pitch and Panorama, can be put under CV-control. This allows sound manipulation from envelope generators, LFOs, step-sequencers and many other modules.

The Tom Tom parameters in detail:
Decay sets the decay time of up to two seconds for both tonal oscillators.
Tune defines the Tom Toms’s basic pitch between 80 to 300 Hz.
Pitch controls the duration of a pitch-modulation with fixed modulation intensity.
Panorama allows stereo positioning of the Tom Tom because of its dual outputs.
Attack sets the attack sound component when a virtual drumstick hits the drumhead.
Noise adds a noise component to the sound.

Triggering of the Tom Tom is possible through various signal types. Besides analogue and digital trigger-signals, drum-pads, piezo- and dynamic microphones may be used because of variable input sensitivity. Dynamic triggering will not only affect the sound’s volume but also decay and pitch.

The module has a width of 60 mm (12 TE).
- UK bidders only please -"

MFB Dominion 1 Keyboard and Tanzbär Drumcomputer Details and Videos

This is a new post to capture all of the details and Musikmesse demos of the MFB Dominion 1 Keyboard and Tanzbär Drumcomputer. New videos by Sonicstate & Musotalk below.
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MFB - Dominion 1

- Analog Synthesizer with tricky Arp/Sequencer and weighted 3 Octave Keyboard

- Aftertouch and 2 Ribbon
Controls, Velocity Matrix, Preset Memory

- 3 powerful VCOs, 3 LFOs, and 3 Envelopes from fast to slow with Slider Control

- Extended Fm Mode, Double Osc Sync, Analog&Digital Ringmodulator, Noise

- Next Level Discrete SED Filter Modul with 12 Modes

- Patchbay with many In- and Outputs into Analog World

- Midi IN, Thru and Out, Midi Dump

- Valuable Knobs, Sliders and Chassis
* Analog drum machine with tight Step Sequnzer and 16 instruments
* Direct operation and integration via Midi and CV / Gate
* As an instrument different step length
* Accent and Pitch Bend programming
* 144 patterns with A / B and Fill-chaining operations
* 3CV/2Gate channels
* Roll and Flam Recording
* Individual and global Swing parameters
* Pots can be recorded by Step
* 12 individual outputs and a stereo output
* Midi and clock synchronization, midi dump
* Microshift via Midi (Future Update)
* Wood panels and metal housing
* Unverb.VK 840, - Euro

The dancing bear drum machine with 14 analog percussion instrument Populated, and he also has not ever a bass and melody. It has a running light programming and 144 can speichern.Die Patterns Patterns can via "fill" are concatenated, A / B can switch between A and B or alternieren.Desweiteren allows 16 different Flames and 6 Rollsaufzeichen or play. The step length is adjustable for each individual instrument, polyrhythms are now a breeze. 32 steps, 16th 16tel/8tel or triplets can be set as a metric. There are 3 different accents by instrument available. The Bend function can kick 1, kick 2, snare drum, Tom 2 and Tom 3 Glide or LFO produce similar sweep. The sound parameters can be recorded using step recording. Two tracks address external CV / gate to instruments, one with CV 3 dynamics, but they do also the internal bass-synth sound and melody, practically for quick previewing and programming without external equipment. The CV / gate sequencer can play 3 octave and programmed via two methods. A shuffle can be individually or globally adjusted continuously. The program publishes Midi out and can thus control other sound generator.
By an extra MIDI In port, you can control other functions such as Microshift (planned as an update), also is an editor adjustment provided. All functions are "on the fly" to operate. The drum machine can be synchronized via midi or clock. In addition to a master volume, each instrument has its own volume control and mute can be. There are 12 single outputs and a stereo output is available, the clap is in stereo.

The parameters of each instrument:
Bass Drum 1: decay, pitch, pitch, Transientvolumen, Transienttyp, noise volume, noise filter and distortion,
Bass Drum 2: decay, pitch and Transientvolumen
Snare: pitch, detune, noise volume, noise decay, sound mixing 1 and 2 tone, decay, pitch tone
Rimshot: pitch
Cymbal: decay, sound and mixing ratio and Ping Basin
Open Hihat: decay and sound
Closed Hihat: decay and sound
Claves: decay and pitch
Claps: noise reverberation decay, strength of claps, number and pattern of claps
Low Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Mid Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Hi Tom / conga decay, and noise Tönhöhe carpet
Cowbell: decay and pitch
Cabasa: Decay
Bassline: filter and pitch
Melody: pitch

Next features are subject to a possible future update.



Musikmesse Videos:

Stereoklang TV: Audio Demo of MFB Dominion 1 & MFB Tanzbär Musikmesse Videos

Published on Apr 10, 2013 Steelberry·33 videos

"Live demonstration from MusikMesse of the new analog beast from MFB

SBC live @ MusikMesse 2013
Stereoklang Produktion"

Stereoklang TV: Live audio demo of MFB Tanzbär

Published on Apr 10, 2013

"More nice beats from the new drum machine from MFB - Tanzbär

SBC live @ MusikMesse 2013
Stereoklang Produktion"

via Môme Gormak on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

MFB Fricke Dominion 1 Tanzbär und Kraftzwerg 2 Musikmesse 2013

Published on Apr 11, 2013 musotalk·866 videos

"weitere Videos: http://www.musotalk.de - Viele neue Synthies aus Berlin!"

New videos as of this post:

MESSE13: MFB Dominion 1 and Tanzbär - Video

Published on Apr 11, 2013 sonicstate·477 videos

"MESSE13: MFB Dominion 1 and Tanzbär - Video We get a look at this new analogue synth keyboard and new analogue drum machine"

MFB Fricke Dominion 1 Tanzbär und Kraftzwerg 2 Musikmesse 2013

Published on Apr 11, 2013 musotalk·866 videos

"weitere Videos: http://www.musotalk.de - Viele neue Synthies aus Berlin!"

Update1:

Musikmesse 2013: MFB Dominion 1 Demonstration (20130410)

Musikmesse 2013: MFB Dominion 1 Demonstration (20130410) from ICON on Vimeo.
Musikmesse 2013: MFB Dominion 1 Demonstration (20130410)

Update2:

Musikmesse 2013: MFB Tanzbär and MFB Dominion 1

Published on Apr 11, 2013 DeBugVideo·6 videos

"Uwe George from MFB gives a quick walkthrough of the MFB Tanzbär and MFB Dominion 1 at Musikmesse 2013."

The BEAST Roland TR-606 SN#001 of 7

via this auction

"One of the greatest cult legend drum machines of all time, behold serial number one, the first of only 7 ever made. The following is adapted from the website:
Uploaded by shagghie on Oct 2, 2010

The fluidity of the 606, Roland's *only* drum machine that can switch seamlessly between write and play modes, is well known, however the static sound and poor interfacing leaves it wanting.
TheBeast Modification addresses these issues.

Before modification all original components are cleaned and / or replaced
All tact switches are replaced using genuine alps parts (not cheap chinease imports)
All original leds are changed to blue to match new function leds
All new parts chosen by track record for durability (eg new 'cliff' sockets, as per analogue systems modular etc.)

A live session with the beast, the Kicker, and fx pedals:



Pedal chain pain brain (live TR-606/PC-2 + pedals +fx) by highsage [Modded Beast TR-606 and PC-2 fed into a modular pedal signal chain with built in feedback loops used to create chord sounds and filters in series to get vocally-type fx from LT/HT parts. Recorded live off the mixer straight to tape with no edits. Kick is the Kicker pedal being fed the kick's trig out of the 606. Partial shot of the signal chain in the pic. Inspired by the music going on at Krautok / Maria right now in Berlin. Hope to do a similar set there live some time in the (very) near future!] This machine has more character and grit than anything out there. Best snares you'll ever hear. Most "alive" Toms ever. Unique hats and cymbals, and a kick that is perfect for today's minimal and acid. The temp mute switches are ingenious.. the ULTIMATE live jam and studio machine as a result. Build quality is unparalleled for a modified Roland of this era. This machine has been used on Vinyl releases from Berlin, as well as digital techno and acid releases in North America. It is signed on the bottom (full disclosure) by Julian, its creator. Consider this a once in a lifetime opportunity. Trig Ins and Outs Massive and wide range tunings Individual Outs Momentary latch mute switches Exotic sound Amazing to behold and use A true "wonder of the techno world" Serial #1 of what is most likely the most rare roland cult machine on earth. Low opening price considering these have gone for $4k+ in the past... List of ToneControl mods: bass pitch A bass pitch B low tom pitch low tom impact low tom noise level hi tom pitch hi tom impact hi tom noise level snare decay snare pitch snare noise filter snare noise level open hat decay closed hat decay hats filter hats & cymbal filter cymbal decay cymbal tone cymbal filter A cymbal filter B"

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Roland TR-606 The Beast

images via this auction, via the Matrixsynth Forum.

"Roland TR-606 with 'The Beast' modification. This is by far the best 606 mod available, implemented to the highest quality by the designer. This mod doesn't come cheap. I'm gutted to let this go, but one of my monitors died over christmas, and I need to raise funds fast for a new set. Amazing condition, and awesome sounds.

Separate outs and kill buttons for all sounds, as well as the following tone controls:

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MAKEN0ISE Introduces the Spectraphon!

Brett Naucke performs on the Spectraphon! video upload by MAKEN0ISE

"Brett Naucke performs new patches at Drop of Sun!

Asheville-based musician and Make Noise Records alumnus Brett Naucke performs three new patches on our brand new module— the Make Noise/soundhack Spectraphon— at the great Drop of Sun Studios here in Asheville, NC!

We are THRILLED to finally share our latest collaboration with Tom Erbe (soundhack), The Spectraphon! For more information on this dual spectral oscillator, head to: https://makenoisemusic.com/modules/sp...

For more info on Brett and his work, be sure to check out:
https://www.bnaucke.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MFjL...
https://brettnaucke.bandcamp.com/

This video was filmed at, recorded by and mastered by Drop of Sun Studios here in Asheville, NC. For more info on Drop of Sun, head to:
https://dropofsun.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_dropofsun_/"

via Make Noise

The Make Noise/soundhack Spectraphon is a dual Spectral Oscillator coded by Tom Erbe of soundhack. It uses real-time spectral analysis and resynthesis to create new sounds from those that already exist. It is inspired by classic electronic musical instruments of the past, including spectral processors, additive synthesis, vocoders, and resonators especially the Buchla 296 and Touché, but it takes a physical form more resembling the classic analog dual complex oscillator in the lineage of the Buchla 259 and the Make Noise DPO.

The Spectraphon is the first module to be built by Make Noise on its new digital hardware platform. This hardware, engineered by Jeff Snyder and Tony Rolando, provides more i/o at higher resolutions, and a lower noise floor than we have ever had access to in a digital module, allowing us to unleash Tom Erbe’s DSP code to a previously unattainable degree.

The Spectraphon has two nearly identical sides, A and B, which oscillate in one of two ways: Spectral Amplitude Modulation (SAM), or Spectral Array Oscillation (SAO). In SAM, instead of oscillating at all times like an analog VCO, sound at the Spectraphon’s input is used to modulate the amplitude of a set of harmonics. In SAM the Spectraphon can be sequenced and frequency modulated like any VCO. At any time the current spectrum can be used to create an Array for later use in SAO mode where the Spectraphon oscillates at all times, with the spectrum at the Odd and Even harmonic outputs being drawn from those stored Arrays.

The Slide and Focus controls are mode-dependent: in SAM, they determine how the Spectraphon responds to sound at the input for Spectral AM, while in SAO, they are used to modulate the Array. In either mode (SAM or SAO), the Partials control works as a combined amplitude and timbre gate for the Odd and Even harmonic output and the FM Bus will create high definition internal frequency modulation from the opposing side of the Spectraphon. The two sides can also interact via the internal FM Bus, the Follow and Sync modes, and by patching them together.

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Jomox XBase 888 Analog Drum Synthesizer SN 2008-0146

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via this auction

You can find a demo of one here.

"This a Rare Analog Drum Synthesizer with the following description:

There are several notable new features on the XBASE 888:

The kick drum and the tom toms now each have an adjustable pitch envelope and sound even phatter than before! The analog noise parameter of the snare and hi hat can be “metal-ized” to create sounds extremely similar to vintage drum machines and is fully adjustable!

And, because it has no X-Filter, the XBASE 888 is more affordable than the 999. But it still has an unbeatable sound, this little beauty!

· 9 Instruments

Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Lo Tom, Hi Tom, Hi Hat, Clap, Rim, Crash and Ride. All instruments are polyphonically playable and have individual outs. The bass drum, snare drum, lo tom and high tom are true analog circuits, and for the remainder of the sounds, the XBASE 888 uses short 8-bit samples, each routed through an analog envelope. The sample flash ROM contains 31 samples per instrument, so there's a total of 186 samples (The Hi Hat section contains 2 separate samples for Closed and Open HH).

· Real analog sound production

The BD, SD, LT and HT use true analog circuits with full digital control, which allows the storage of presets and full midi control of all parameters. To keep the analog circuitry as pristine as possible, all D/A converters are specially designed for and integrated into the circuits with proven XBASE/AirBase technology.

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MFB 523 Drummachine in the Works

via Sequencer.de where you'll find the details in German. The following is translated via Google Translator:

"Analog instrument:
Bass Drum 1: 503 kick with improved filtering, noise, and 16 different transient attack (improved with noise filter,, 16 attack transients)

Bass Drum 2: 522 kick with 16 different transient and disconnected keynote (like 1 but can be switched off tonal part)
Snare Drum: 503 and 522 snare with advanced parameters, 16 different noise and metal tapestries (for snare and metal noise almost like 503)
Rimshot: 522 Like (unchanged)
Claps: 909 with more parameters like length, such as att, noise flag permanently, long, stereo (noise control decay, attack, more than 909 parameters)
Cymbal: 522 Like
HH 522, but like with noise and 14 other samples (sample-based hi-hats)
Low Tom / Conga: 522 like but with noise-miscible (mixable Noise)
Mld Tom / Conga: 522 Like
High Tom / Conga: 522 Like
Clave 1 & 2: 808 clave variable (s) decay and tune
Timbales: tunable and decay (decay and tunable added)
Maracas: 808 style

volume for each instrument potentiometer (volume control for each instrument)
2 cv / gate sequencer / trig tracks, 1 with additional acc cv (2 cv / gate tracks with one additional track accent)
master out plus 6 ind. outs, claps and toms in stereo

2 midi in, midi out, soft thru

Sequencer:
running light principle with 16 patterns with up to 16 contacts, metrics individually adjustable per instrument (chase light style)
muting of instruments
real-time recording of sound parameters
roll / flam functions
shuffle and shift functions, total, and instrumental events as
real-time recording
functional accent
glide functions of sound parameters, and portamento effects by lfo
mute groups (bd / hh)
of adding a box office keyboards
pure hardware-wise without display
timing fluctuations of less than 0.5 ms
potis are no endless controllers, so the best performance. All user-changeable and live!
template for lemur (i pad)

housing in the dominion chassis, maybe even design a scaled-down variant in the old plastic.
price / €: 800 under €
release: end 2012 demos: summer 2012"

http://www.mfberlin.de/

Clef Master Rhythm — Programmable Analogue Drum Machine

YouTube via julianjordan | February 26, 2010

"Here's a quick lesson in how to step-program a clef master rhythm"


via this auction

"Main Features
* Completely analogue sound generation
* 7 Instruments + Accent (Bass Drum, Low / High Tom, Snare, Rim Shot, Long / Short Cymbal)
* 3 Variations for Snare sound
* Adjustable parameters for each instrument (via trim-pots on the bottom)
* Analogue Low Pass Filter (Tone knob)
* Fully programmable via internal Step Sequencer
* Moog Style Knobs :)

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Sound Of: Modor DR-2 Digital Drum Machine Algorithms/Models

video by Sound Provider

"In this rather long video I tried to present you all the algorithms of the Modor DR-2 one by one, a drum machine that does not have many demos on the net to give you an idea of the variety of sounds it produces. I really like this drum machine which some algorithm allow to create rare or unique sounds like with the Claps or theRattle Model (Check the Time Line at the end of the description)

I focused mainly on the models here and I don't show or very little the more advanced functions like accents, random variations, compressors, reverse function...

I am recording now a lot this superb Drum Synth for the next sound bank for sound Provider ( https://www.sound-provider.eu/​ ) and also for my personal tracks.

For those interested I have posted a shorter video of the machine on a Techno demo here : [posted here]​

Otherwise I wanted to apologize, I realized during the editing that I had left a snare drum in the back that we sometimes hear in the background.

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FORMANTA UDS - soviet analog drum synth. FULL SET WITH PADS AND STANDS

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via this auction

"Here's the the full set Formanta UDS analog drum synth with a very-very fat soviet sound and some of the filters identical to polivoks synth (they were made on the same factory). It includes the synth itself, the pads, pedal and stands. In other words - everything that you see on the pictures.

"Electronic percussion instrument "Rokton UDS" (Formanta UDS) consists of synthesizing block on the stand, 7 drum pads with velocity sensetvity on 3 stands and on holder for pedal of bass drum. There is a pedal to control high-hat and to turn synthesis on. There are also built in functions of autorhythm in synthesizing block with 16 programmed patterns (rock 1-4, rumba, samba, bassanova, begin, waltz, slow rock, swing, lezginka, march, disco, tango, 16 beat).

Controls on the front panel:

ï (5 channels with identical parametrs - snare, small tom-tom, middle tom-tom, big tom-tom, bass drum)
o sensitivity
o tone (up/down)
o duration
o range (up/down)
o balance (tone/noise)
o filter
o attack
o volume
o sound ON (synthesis/autorhythm)

ï (1 channel - cymbals)
o sensitivity
o duration
o volume
o sound ON (synthesis/autorhythm)

ï (1 channel - high-hat)
o sensitivity
o volume 1
o volume 2
o sound ON (synthesis/autorhythm)

ï Autorhythm:
o switch synthesis/autorhythm mode
o start/stop
o tempo
o volume
o 8 knobs (select styles)

ï General
o out ON
o volume
o volume phones - out phones.
o synhesis ON.
o mains indicator
ï Connectors on rear panel:
o IN (1-7) - snare, small tom-tom, middle tom-tom, big tom-tom, bass drum, cymbal, high-hat
o IN pedal (1-2) - synthesis, high-hat
o out stereo (1-4) - R,L (jack/5 DIN)
o out mono (1-2) - jack/5 DIN
o power on/off"

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Make Noise 10 Year Panel: Performing and Composing with Modular Synthesizers

Published on Jul 12, 2018 MAKEN0ISE

"On Saturday, June 16th, 2018, Make Noise hosted four panel discussions as part of its 10th Anniversary Celebration Weekend.

This panel on performing and composing with modular synthesizers featured Tyondai Braxton, Richard Devine, Bana Haffar, and Moe Espinosa (Hypox1a/DrumCell), and was moderated by Make Noise founder Tony Rolando."

Update:

Make Noise 10 Year Panel: Make Noise Module Developers

Published on Jul 18, 2018 MAKEN0ISE

"On Saturday, June 16th, 2018, Make Noise hosted four panel discussions as part of its 10th Anniversary Celebration Weekend.

This panel featured several of Make Noise's module developers:

Tony Rolando, founder and head engineer for Make Noise
yerpa58, coder of René and Mysteron
Tom Erbe (soundhack), coder of Echophon, Erbe-Verb, tELHARMONIC, and Morphagene
Matthew Sherwood, coder of 0-Coast and TEMPI

The panel was moderated by Make Noise Instrument Specialist Walker Farrell."

Make Noise 10 Year Panel: Microsound, Tape Music & the Morphagene

Published on Jul 25, 2018 MAKEN0ISE

"On Saturday, June 16th, 2018, Make Noise hosted four panel discussions as part of its 10th Anniversary Celebration Weekend.

This panel on Microsound, Tape Music, & the Morphagene featured Tony Rolando, Tom Erbe, Richard Devine, and Walker Farrell."

MFB-Tanzbär Now Shipping

Click here for all posts on the MFB-Tanzbar including audio demos, pics, and videos from the Musikmesse. The following are the details from the MFB site including the price of 840 Euro which currently coverts to $1077.55.

"analogue drum-computer with tight step-sequencer and 16 instruments
immediate control, integration of MIDI and CV/Gate
different step-lengths per instrument
programmable accent- and pitch-bend-functions
144 patterns with A/B-variations, fill-function to chain various patterns
3 CV- and 2 Gate channels
roll- and flam-recording
individual and global swing-quantization
recording of control-value per step
12 individual outputs, stereo output
MIDI- and clock-sync, MIDI-dump
microshift-function via MIDI (future update)
metal chassis with wood side panels
MSRP: 840,- Euro


MFB's Tanzbär drum-computer offers fourteen analogue percussion instruments as well as a synthesizer for bass- and melodic voices. Its integrated step-sequencer allows flashlight-programming and storage of up to 144 patterns. All parameters can be recorded per step! Because of its ability to control and call up all functions on the fly, while the unit is running, Tanzbär is ideally suited for live performances.

Using the fill-function, patterns can be chained for longer sequences. In addition, every pattern offers A/B variations that can be switched manually or automatically for further flexibility. Also, Tanzbär allows saving 16 flame and roll-variations.

The step-length is controllable per instrument, allowing easy creation of polyrhythmic structures. Possible resolutions are 32th and 16th steps as well as 16th- and 8th triplet-steps. The shuffle amount can be continuously controlled globally and per instrument.

Each instrument offers three accent intensities. Add the bend-function to create glides and LFO-like sweeps for bass drum 1/2, snare drum and toms 2/3.

In addition to the percussion-instruments, Tanzbär offers addressing external instruments using its two CV/Gate outputs; one being able to control dynamics via a third CV-output. The same tracks are routed to the internal bass- and melody-synthesizer voices. An ideal solution to pre-listen and program patterns without any need for external equipment.

The CV/Gate-sequencer offers a range of three octaves and is programmable using two methods. All parameters are output via MIDI, allowing control of external instruments. The drum-computer can be synchronized via MIDI- and clock-signals.

An additional MIDI-input is available to control further functions, such as microshift (planned for future update). In addition, an editor is planned.

Finally, Tanzbär not only offers a master volume knob but individual level controls and mute-functions per instrument. The unit provides a stereo output as well as twelve individual outputs.

Instrument parameters:
Bassdrum 1: Decay, Pitch, Pitch Modulation, Transient Level, Transient Type, Noise Level, Noise Filter, Distortion
Bassdrum 2: Decay, Pitch, Transient Level
Snare: Pitch, Detune, Noise Level, Noise Decay, Blend Tone 1/2, Decay, Tone Pitch
Rimshot: Pitch
Cymbal: Decay, Tone, Blend Ping/Cymbal
Open Hihat: Decay, Tone
Closed Hihat: Decay, Tone
Claves: Decay, Pitch
Claps (Stereo): Decay, Reverb Length, Clap Intensity, Clap-Number/Pattern
Low Tom/Conga: Decay, Pitch, Noise Level
Mid Tom/Conga: Decay, Pitch, Noise Level
Hi Tom/Conga: Decay, Pitch, Noise Level
Cowbell: Decay, Pitch
Maracas: Decay
Bassline: Filter, Pitch
Melody: Pitch

Additional functions planned for possible future updates."

MFB Tanzbar Analog Drum Machine / Synth

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"This is a fantastic drum machine, the best sounding one I've ever had. It's generally out of stock in the US. This one was obtained from Schneiders Laden in Germany. It shows no signs of wear/scratches and it's been used only in my smoke-free studio. I'm selling everything and this is the last one to go since I love it so much. It retails at $1,200. It came with a German power supply but I will include the US adapter.

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mfb's tanzbãr drum-computer offers fourteen analogue percussion instruments as well as a synthesizer for bass- and melodic voices. its integrated step-sequencer allows flashlight-programming and storage of up to 144 patterns. all parameters can be recorded per step! because of its ability to control and call up all functions on the fly, while the unit is running, tanzbãr is ideally suited for live performances.

using the fill-function, patterns can be chained for longer sequences. in addition, every pattern offers a/b variations that can be switched manually or automatically for further flexibility. also, tanzbãr allows saving 16 flame and roll-variations.

the step-length is controllable per instrument, allowing easy creation of polyrhythmic structures. possible resolutions are 32th and 16th steps as well as 16th- and 8th triplet-steps. the shuffle amount can be continuously controlled globally and per instrument.

each instrument offers three accent intensities. add the bend-function to create glides and lfo-like sweeps for bass drum 1/2, snare drum and toms 2/3.

in addition to the percussion-instruments, tanzbãr offers addressing external instruments using its two cv/gate outputs; one being able to control dynamics via a third cv-output. the same tracks are routed to the internal bass- and melody-synthesizer voices. an ideal solution to pre-listen and program patterns without any need for external equipment.

the cv/gate-sequencer offers a range of three octaves and is programmable using two methods. all parameters are output via midi, allowing control of external instruments. the drum-computer can be synchronized via midi- and clock-signals.

finally, tanzbãr not only offers a master volume knob but individual level controls and mute-functions per instrument. the unit provides a stereo output as well as twelve individual outputs.

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Modded TR-909

via greg on the AH list:
"i did the colin fraser mods (all fantastic), plus:
extended ranges for most of the decay and pitch controls
snare pitch envelope alteration switch (removes pitch decay or increases depth)
snare noise filter frequency
snare vco2 pitch
tom pitch eg cut
tom vco2 pitch
tom noise level
rim shot pitch
clap pitch
clap number (of "claps")
clap speed
clap reverb level
hh swap switch (swaps open and closed samples)
crash and ride extended pitch switches
trigger mute switches for all sounds
noise shift register tune (adjusts the rate of the noise down to digital crunchiness)

most of these were pretty easy with the schematics, swapping resistors, etc.

i think all these mods are quite useful.

greg"

JoMox XBASE 888 Analog Digital Drum Machine SN 0052

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"Jomox Xbase 888 drum machine, in great condition and updated to OS 113. Comes with Jomox power supply.

9 Instruments
Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Lo Tom, Hi Tom, Hi Hat, Clap, Rim, Crash and Ride. All instruments are polyphonically playable and have individual outs. The bass drum, snare drum, lo tom and high tom are true analog circuits, and for the remainder of the sounds, the XBASE 888 uses short 8-bit samples, each routed through an analog envelope. The sample flash ROM contains 31 samples per instrument, so there's a total of 186 samples (The Hi Hat section contains 2 separate samples for Closed and Open HH).


· Real analog sound production
The BD, SD, LT and HT use true analog circuits with full digital control, which allows the storage of presets and full midi control of all parameters. To keep the analog circuitry as pristine as possible, all D/A converters are specially designed for and integrated into the circuits with proven XBASE/AirBase technology.

· 16 knobs
Sound editing is made by continuous rotary encoders for every analog parameter, allowing you to edit the sounds without jumps or awkward turning situations. Close to each knob there is a 3-color LED indicating which parameters are editable for the selected instrument.

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Formanta UDS

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This one ships from Ukraine.

"The unit is professionally serviced, tested & perfect working condition with signs of use.

"Formanta UDS fully analog electronic percussion synthesizer. Formanta UDS is soviet version of classic analog beat-box so as Roland TR and Simmons. Synth was prodused in 80-s years in USSR on the same military plant in Kachkanar where well known synth Polivoks was developed.
Sound of UDS is very aggressive and "military". And it looks like the piece of soviet army gear - heavy, khaki colored and studded with knobs. It is very powerfull drum synth. You have 5 independent channels of drum sound synthesis. In every channel you can change: trigger signal sensitivity, base tone pitch, pitch envelope time, amount of pitch modulation, noise/tone ballance, filter's cutoff for noise, accent amount, channel's volume. Then we have additional channel for cymbal and hi-hat synth sounds. UDS has its own onboard drum sequencer with 16 different drum patterns. You can start sequencer, choose one from 16 patterns and change its temp by knob. You can switch every synthesis channel to its preset sound or switch it in "synthesis" mode and then control channel's parameters by 8 knobs. Also you can trig every channel by external trigger source - drum mashine, analog sequencer or electronic drum pad. On its top there are mono sum audio out and stereo audio out. All audio plugs in common jack standart. You can get many cool grooves just using its internal sequencer, not to mention external triggering.

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FORMANTA UDS

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"Formanta UDS is powerfull 7 channel analog drum synthesizer, produced by the same FORMANTA factory in Kachkanar city where mades famous Polivoks synths in eighties. It has 5 identical channels (which can be used freely) for BASS DRUM, HIGH TOM, MIDDLE TOM, LOW TOM, SNARE and two channels for Hi-hats and Cymbals. The synth has also built-in beatbox with 16 patterns. The beatbox and the synthesizer are independent modules so they can work at the same time freely. And you can tweak the generators of the beatbox patterns. Full freedom. Each channel has trigger Input on a standart 1/4 mono Jack and two additional Inputs for pedals. It can be triggered from drum pads like Simmons or any audio source - Line Outs of the drum machine or soundcard etc. The synth has two parallel mono Outs (1/4 Jack and 5Din) and two parallel stereo Outs (left-right on 1/4 Jacks and 5Din). It also has 5Din socket for Rhythm-Stick hand controller. This is an armoured antitank piece of gear and the sound it produces is very unique!

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