ROLAND TR-707 Rhythms From Scratch (4K)

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"Catalogue Present:
Roland TR 707 Rhythms From Scratch

Some rhythmic pattern created from scratch, using the 707 sequencer.
Everything is recorded from the main stereo out, without any effects.
The 2 beats are programmed step by step using the internal clock.
Enjoy ;)"

RetroSound: This is my favorite Synthesizer - Roland Juno-60

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"all synthesizer sounds: Roland Juno-60 Analog Synthesizer (1982)
drums: Roland TR-707 (1985) + E-MU samples
recording: multi-track, played by hand
fx: reverb and delay

The Roland Juno-60 Synthesizer is my favorite synthesizer ever. I use the Juno-60 since many many years. Since the 90s. Long before all the hype.
A few words come in my mind when I thinking of synth:
Very inspirative. Wonderful sound character. Easy to use. Very reliable.
Sure all is a matter of taste. We are so different like the synths we love. :)"

Cold Heart Pnau Remix - Recreation

video upload by Luke Million

"Felt like jamming on some new music today, so I'm recreating the Pnau remix of Cold Heart. I'm using 2 of my fav synths and have replaced Sir Elton and Dua Lipa with vocoder.😀 🎹🕺

Chords - Oberheim OB8
Bass - Moog Multimoog
Vocoders - Digitech Talker & Roland VP330 Vocoder Plus
Drums - Roland Tr-707 layered with extra kick and snare samples"

ROLAND TR-707 SN 574523

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ollilaboratories Second jam session in new studio

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"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

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Hi Everyone,

Still working on getting myself up to speed in the new space digging into the gear and warming myself up. I made a 127 bpm something track, pretty minimal, upbeat but still pretty relaxed and dreamy. The star in this track is the Avalon Bassline, doing what it does best... square wave goodness is all over the place.

I also have some work to do fixing with the camera setup and different angles, this is a pretty complex challenge that will take some time given the angled ceilings that i have in the new space. While waiting there will be a few of these single and/or maybe dual cam videos for a little while... please have some patience while i get this sorted.

Play this one loud and in the dark for best effect.
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Gear used:
- KORG ms-20 mini, bass notes
- Elektron Digitakt, percussion and dub chords
- Elektron Digitone , rhytmic bass sequences
- Roland TR-707, percussion
- Avalon bassline, square bass
- Dreadbox erebus, sequence

FX used:
- Strymon el Capistan, ms-20 mini
- Empress reverb, erebus
- BOSS Space Echo RE-20, erebus
- Elektron analog four, delay and reverb for the Bassline

Recording:
- Presonus StudioLive 16.0.2, mixer
- Zoom H5"

TR707 blinkenlights Screen Replacement for the Roland TR-707

This one is in via @dylab

via synth.ewancolsell.com:

"One of the bad things that can happen to a TR707 is the LCD becoming Damaged, either by exposure to too much sunlight, liquid damage, bad luck, etc.

Whilst it is entirely possible to use a TR707 without looking at the screen, it isn't much fun. after repeatedly hearing people on the internet, searching in vain for replacement tr707 screens, i decided to have a go at making a replacement. my tr727 screen works perfectly, so it's a perfect opportunity to develop a replacement.

i was originally going to do this with an OLED, but finding a cheap one the right size was kind of hard. So i decided to go down a different path. Lots of little Leds and a couple of Led controller chips.

There are few question marks for this project still, especially regarding power consumption, i'm going to have to determine experimentally how little power i can get it to consume, by running the leds at the lowest possible duty cycle.

Also tbd is a nice way of attaching it to the TR707 without drilling holes in it.

This is only part of the screen replacement project, the other half is the MCU that will decode the data from the TR707 CPU. i'm sure that's going to have a few surprises."

First jam session in new studio

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Lifesigns! :)

It has been a looong break, moving into a new house and building up the new studio has taken a bit more time than expected. Now finally after some furniture builds etc it is making some sounds.

I recorded the very first jam for you all to prove that it is up and running, haha. Live as usual straight down on 2 track, Zoom H5. :)

Track is 100bpm, laidback .. main themes on the KORG ms-20 mini and the KORG volca.

Gear used:

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Roland TR-707 & TR-727 Come to Roland Cloud

Roland TR-707 & TR-727 Software Rhythm Composer Overview; Two Classic Drum Machines on Roland Cloud video upload by RolandChannel

"Since their release in 1985, the renowned TR-707 and TR-727 Rhythm Composers have been the heartbeats of tracks in a range of genres including synth pop, acid house, industrial, electro, indie, alternative, and more. Now, thanks to Roland Analog Circuit Behavior technology, you can have the authentic sound and experience of these influential drum machines right inside your DAW—with modern upgrades for your workflow.

Great care went into replicating the sound and experience of the original TR-707 and TR-727 hardware with some added modern enhancements. For the sounds, we started with the original PCM ROMs found in these classics, then used our advanced circuit modeling to recreate the PCM output stage, including all its unique quirks and instabilities. Plus, you’ll get tuning, decay, PCM clock adjustment, and other parameters that aren’t present on the original units.

The updated sequencer allows you to add even more detail and nuances to your grooves. Open the sequencer’s expanded edit panel and discover individual sequencer lanes with mute, solo, last step, and adjustable shuffle for each instrument. Per-step accent is included, and each step can trigger hard or weak hits, alternate sounds, three types of sub-steps, and nine types of flams.

In this video:
00:40 Layout
01:08 Sequencer
04:53 Analog Circuit Behavior
05:38 Editing Sounds
07:54 PCM Clock
08:55 Drag and Drop Audio/MIDI
09:46 Patterns and Kits
10:29 TR-727
11:04 Sequencer (TR-727)
11:25 Editing Sounds (TR-727)
12:08 TR-727 and TR-707 Together
13:30 Roland Cloud Legendary Plug-Ins"

And the press release:

"Los Angeles, CA, September 2, 2021 — Roland announces the TR-707 and TR-727 Software Rhythm Composers, the latest additions to the Legendary series of software-based Roland instruments available through Roland Cloud. Brought to life with Roland’s advanced Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, these plug-in instruments bring the authentic sound and experience of the influential mid-1980s TR-707 and TR-727 Rhythm Composers to computer-based music production and performance workflows.

In 1985, Roland introduced the now-famous TR-707 and TR-727, the company’s first drum machines with all sounds based around PCM samples. The TR-707, with its orange livery, had the most advanced pattern sequencing capabilities to date and included 15 punchy drum sounds covering all the basics, from kick and snare to toms and cymbals. Its sibling, the blue-highlighted TR-727, was an all-out percussion powerhouse with 15 Latin-inspired sounds that could take any groove to new heights. Each unit was formidable on its own, but together they were unstoppable.

Taking their rightful places next to other classics in the Roland TR series, this dynamic duo of drums and percussion has appeared on hit tracks in many genres through the years, including synth-pop, acid house, industrial, electro, indie, alternative, and more. The software-based recreations reproduce their sound and behavior with 100-percent authenticity, coupled with modern upgrades that take them into all-new creative territory.

The playback engines in the TR-707 and TR-727 were primitive by today’s standards, with 25 kHz sample rates and 8-bit resolution (and even 6-bit for some tones). To optimize performance, Roland engineers used short PCM waveforms with decay introduced later in the analog circuitry. But this early hybrid approach had its limitations, with deviations in the digital clock and analog circuitry causing variances in the pitch and decay characteristics. This combination of factors strongly contributes to the charm of the TR-707 and TR-727 and their unique and pleasing lo-fi punch. To replicate these behaviors in software, Roland started with the original PCM wave data from the hardware. Next, ACB technology was used to recreate the interaction between the PCM engine and analog output stages, carefully including all its quirks and instabilities.

The software-based TR-707 and TR-727 also include many updated features inspired by popular aftermarket modifications. Users have deep levels of sound control unavailable with stock hardware units, including attack, decay, and tuning for individual sounds, the ability to overdrive the internal circuitry, and much more. Additionally, the sequencer features include numerous modern enhancements for infusing grooves with added detail and nuance.

The TR-707 and TR-727 Software Rhythm Composers are part of Roland Cloud’s Legendary series, which offers plug-in versions of Roland classics like the TR-808, TR-909, JUNO-106, JUPITER-8, D-50, and many others. Legendary titles are available with the Ultimate membership level of Roland Cloud. All paid levels—including Core and Pro—start with a free 30-day trial of Ultimate, allowing users to try out the TR-707 and TR-727 and all other Ultimate features. In addition, any Roland Account holder can purchase Lifetime Keys for individual Legendary series titles. A Lifetime Key provides unlimited access for as long as their account is active, even if they don’t have a Roland Cloud membership.


Availability & Pricing

The TR-707 and TR-727 Software Rhythm Composers are available to purchase now from Roland
Cloud as a Roland Lifetime Key for $149 each, and are included with the Roland
Cloud Ultimate membership."

KEEP YOUR COOL | Roland VT-4 + Prophet-6, OB-6 & DX-7

video upload by MR TUNA Music

"Don’t confuse me babe
You know this ain’t my speed
I was staring in the mirror
And something took a hold of me
I know you live an interesting life
You worship at the altar underneath the city lights
Just keep it moving
Just keep your cool
Tell me why you always run away the minute I come through
Just keep it moving
Just keep your cool
I had the strangest dream of what could be
and nothing else will do

Gear used:
Sequential Circuits Prophet-6 analog synthesizer
Sequential Circuits / Oberheim OB-6 analog synthesizer
Yamaha DX-7IIFD FM synthesizer
Roland TR-808 analog drum machine
Roland MC-707 groovebox
Squarp Pyramid hardware sequencer
Roland MX-1 mixer
Roland VT-4 vocal transformer"

White Roland MKS-7

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"JUNO-106 sound module + TR-707 rhythm machine + extra BASS synthesizer are in this box."

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SciFi inspired vintage synth electro jam

video upload by Peter Maas

"Having some fun in the studio doing some jamming with the analog synths. Making some sci fi inspire electro.

Synths featured:

Moog Prodigy
Roland SH-09, TR-707, Promars, Jupiter 4, JX3P"

Vintage Roland TR-707 Drum Machine SN 589011 w/ Docs

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1985 Roland TR-707 drum machine "A brand new digital drum machine" Brochure

New post up on Retro Synth Ads for 707 Day.

"Roland TR-707 drum machine's 'A brand new digital drum machine from Roland' four page colour brochure from March 1985."

Touched By Sound Clap Cussion ACM2 SN B01855

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"This is a very rare, mint condition analogue clap synthesizer module that I purchased new about 20 years ago. Made in Germany. Includes original power supply and manual/pamphlet. Can simulate the clap sound in Roland TR 909, 808, 707, 606 drum machines."

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The Most Popular Drum Beats with the Roland TR-707 - Rhythm Composer Patterns

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"(c)2007-21 by RetroSound
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This video show some of the most popular drum patterns in music history with the legendary Roland TR-707 from the year 1985.

8bit sound (like the Linndrum) with 15 sounds (kick 1, kick 2, snare 1, snare 2, low tom, mid tom, high tom, rim-shot, cow bell, hand clap, tambourine, open and closed high-hat, crash/ ride cymbals)
64 pattern

RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
Everything is free. If you like my work, you can also support me with the purchase of my merchandise (shirts, bags, mugs, stickers) or one of my music albums. Thank you!"

Roland GR-300 polyphonic guitar synthesizer SN 284090

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"Vintage Roland GR-300 synth pedalboard in working condition, tested with a Gibson SG and a Roland GK-1 with 24-pin cable. This unit will work with a Roland G-202, 303, 505, 707 or 808..."

Note the 303, 404, 707, and 808 are references to the corresponding G-303, G-505, G-707, and G-808 guitar controllers, not the TB and TR models. :)

Original box for the GK-1 Synthesizer Driver pictured.

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Rubber Band Bass // Live looping synth jams: Korg opsix, Sequential Pro 3, Prophet-6, MC-707

video by MR TUNA Music

"This one's going to be a little different! Okay maybe not--but we're starting off with some deep stretchy rubber band bass from the Korg opsix and some dark powerful arps from the Sequential Pro 3 SE before we bring in those golden brass pads from the amazing Prophet-6 🎺✨✨✨
After all that there's a high-cryin' sine-y solo lead from the Korg Prologue and some almost inaudible atmosphere from the OB-6 (but that will be more important later)
anyways. it's not without its charm!
-Truman

GEAR USED:
Korg opsix
Sequential Circuits Pro 3 SE
Sequential Circuits Prophet-6
Korg Prologue
Sequential Circuits OB-6
Roland MC-707
Roland TR-8
Squarp Pyramid
Roland Jupiter-X (???)

COOL SPOTS:
See my other stuff: https://linktr.ee/mrtuna​ ⬅️⬅️⬅️✨✨✨

INQUIRES:
trumanproudfoot ( @ ) gmail.com"

ROLAND MKS-7 SUPER QUARTET (Juno 106 TR-707) w/ Analogue Renaissance Voice Chips

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ROLAND MKS-7 SUPER QUARTET
analog polyphonic synth module
it's the rack version of Juno 106 plus a rhythm section with TR-707 sounds plus a bass section
6 audio outputs (stereo + 4 individual)
this model has been fitted with brand new Analogue Renaissance voice chips

BURG Session Template 05 - (Goodbye 2020 and Happy New Year!)

ollilaboratories

"If you like my music you can find it here http://bit.ly/BurgMusic and also please consider supporting me at patreon for as little as 1 USD http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

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Album info:

Continuing my plans going into 2021 and the writing of my new album, with this i will be posting template jam sessions to YouTube from which I will base and recreate the final tracks. These jam sessions are in no way finalised tracks, but you will be able to hear the main ideas before i start fine tuning the details.

If you join my patreon there will be behind the scenes materials, bonus tracks, stems, sound packs from these sessions and also a possibility to remix the future shortlist single for my release. You will be able to follow the creation of the entire album from idea to final product.

http://bit.ly/BurgPatreon

Track info:

Session 05 is a bit more upbeat style track, the idea was to use the Erebus as main theme, to showcase its nice creamy features.. dub style together with the RE-20 space echo and a huge modulated reverb in the empress really hit the spot.

Also, i wanted to dial it back a bit and make it a tad more minimal than the other tracks. Running at 115 bpm it is still pretty dense, so i hope there is air enough between the sounds making it enjoyable.

Make sure to have a happy new year everyone, i hope that 2021 will bring more music and less chaos. Stay safe all and do something nice for someone today !! Peace !

BURG

GearList:

* Erebus (sequenced by force), main theme + RE-20 space echo and empress reverb
* AKAI force, main kicks + percussion/stabs and sinus low end bass 1
* AKAI force also does the phaser string pads
* Elektron Digitakt, hhs, additional percussion and one dubby stab
* Elektron Digitone, melodies/strings
* Roland TR-707, closed HH and toms
* Avalon Bassline, square melody
* Volca Bass ( sequenced by force ) saw low end bass 2
* Volca Keys + MS70CDR , melody pad

Modular:

* Enorphin.es Furthrrr generator through Clouds, FM style melody controlled by Pressure points
* Intellijel Plonk, clap style percussion
* Intellijel / Noise Tools, White noise, hh style percussion + Ripples VCF
* MI Rings, random melody sequence
* Modulation by Pams, Quadrax and planar 2
* Eloquencer, main sequencer

All is recorded live in one take down on 2-track, Zoom H5. Post processing in DAW, compressor and limiter with Izotope 7 plugins."

Digital Jam : TR-707, TB-3, VL-Tone and Atmegatron

gwEm’s gwEmbassy

"I thought I'd try a 100% digital jam to see how that would work out.

Gear used:
Roland SBX-1
Korg SQ1
Soulsby Synths Atmegatron
Roland TR-707
Zoom MS-50G
Casio VL-Tone
Roland TB-3
Alesis Nano Compressor
Zoom RFX-300"