EMU SP 1200 Sampler Drum Machine SN 119302570

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"100% fully functional, screen is bright and disk drive works great. All buttons and pads serviced before sale, everything is working as it should.

Includes power cable and 2 sound disks (samples from TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines) along with operating system OS1.2. We have a huge library available if interested in purchasing additional sound sets at $40/disk. It will be well packed for the trip. Hard to find an SP1200 in this clean condition without all the typical wear.

This reissue has the classic 7030 filter chips. Judging from serial number it is a 1993 reissue. Reissue SP1200s are preferred over the OG gray ones because they do no have hot or failing power supplies like the original and they also can work on worldwide power automatically without having to do any setting changes. Also being made many years after the OG units they will have less age, wear and tear on them than the originals."

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Powerful but Simple Eurorack Multichannel Sample Player // Samples 2 by SoundForce

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Video timeline below.

"Wow what an impressively powerful yet somehow simple use of 4HP! The new Samples 2 from SoundForce is a multichannel sample player with loads of features offering lots of musical approaches to working with samples, mono or stereo use, on board mixing, simple sample and settings file set up and more than I'm going to write out here. Watch the video, I hope you're as impressed with it as I am."

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Drum Machine History by Oli Freke

"The drum machine has progressed massively since the days of the home organ player. Here Oli Freke takes us through a brief history with lots of audio examples, highlighting the most iconic models to have been released during the last 60 years and the part they have played in shaping musical trends."

You might remember Oli Freke from his Synthesizer Evolution book, synth posters, and demos previously posted here.

Check out the full article on Sound on Sound here.

Timeline for the above podcast:

00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - Early Rhythm Machines
02:57 - The First Korg Rhythm Machine
04:03 - The Invention Of The Transistor
08:02 - Solid State Rhythm Machines
13:48 - Using Drum Machines In Mainstream Hits
17:05 - The First Programmable Drum Machines
21:59 - The Introduction Of Drum Pads And Brains
25:27 - The Arrival Of Digital Samples And The Linn Drum
30:59 - The Era Of Sampling Drum Machines
37:11 - The Impact Of The Roland TR-808 and TR-909
42:54 - Other Notable 80s Drum Machines
44:41 - The Introduction Of MIDI
46:51 - Standardised Layouts And Spec
50:12 - Analogue Circuit Modelling And Software
53:45 - Back To Hardware With Eurorack Modular
54:52 - Drum Pattern Generation With AI

"Oli Freke is a London-based musician, artist and author who has had a life-long passion for electronic instruments, synthesizers and electronic music. Currently working for the BBC, he has previously enjoyed success with electro band Cassette Electrik supporting the Human League on tour, written music for television and produced dance music since the 1990s.

His Synth Evolution range of posters, celebrating the synthesizer and electronic music culture, launched in 2017 and led to the definitive, hand-illustrated book, Synth Evolution: From Analogue to Digital (and Back), featuring every commercial synth of the 20th century.

www.synthevolution.net www.linktr.ee/olifreke"

Lafont Audio Labs LP-23 Telephone Simulator + SP1200 TR-909 Juno-60 | Demo Video | Retro Gear Shop

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"Made in France and released in 1999, the Lafont Audio Labs LP-23 telephone simulator is a quirky processor with a combination of features to emulate telephone style effects all crammed into a 1U 19" rack unit. We take you on a tour of this unit, first with an Emu SP-1200 track running through it, followed up with a Roland TR-909 and Roland Juno-60 jam, finished off with a simple voice doing spoken-word to get a sense of how it sounds on vocals.

Features/effects include (from left-to-right):
- Noise Generator with Noise Filter Hi-pass / Low-pass, Level and bypass/in switch
- Voice-Over depth with bypass/in switch
- Distortion harmonics with bypass/in switch
- Telephone Filter Hi-pass / Low-pass, Balance with bypass/in switch
- Equaliser Presence, Bandwith and Amplitude with bypass/in switch
- Rate Freq Fade Slow to Fast with bypass/in switch
- Squelch with bypass/in switch and Output Gain Correction

You be the judge on how much you think this box emulates telephone style effects. On certain settings it can get some nice lo-fi telephone sounds, but it certainly can be useful for other purposes such as processing drums and entire tracks in addition to vocals.

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One Synth Challenge: A Full Trance Track using only Prophet Rev2 and MPC One.

video upload by Just Hardware Sound

"I challenged myself to create a full trance track using only one synth. Every sound you hear was created on the Sequential Prophet Rev2, except for the 909 drums. Some sounds are live from the Rev2, while other sounds are multisamples of the Rev2, sampled on the MPC One.

I'm currently working on a soundset for the Prophet Rev2, which will later be released at: justhardwaresound.com"

Bad Gear - The Dark Knight

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. We can all agree that Roland created a few quite respectable drum machine like the Roland TR-808 , Roland TR-909 , Roland TR-606 and Roland TR-707 . However, since then their target demographic has dwindled: analog enjoyers have joined the Cult of Uli, people willing to RTFM are using next-generation Scandinavian abaci like Elektron Digitakt or Elektron Octatrack and real musicians switched to computers decades ago.

Today we are going to talk about Roland TR-8s. This 2018 flagship rhythm performer not only boasts a design language that clearly focuses on inner beauty - it also combines the played-out sounds of the 80s with the workflow of a 90s ROMpler.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:57 Overview Roland TR8s
01:34 Sound Generators ( ACB , PCM Samples , User , FM Drum Synth )
01:55 Updates ( Roland CR-78 )
02:05 User Interface , Sound Parameters
02:20 Menu Diving
02:34 Kits, LFO
02:42 Buttons , Akai MPC - Style Pad
02:52 Sequencer , Workflow, Swing, Accents, Fills
03:29 Additional Features (Rolls, Substeps, Microtiming )
03:41 Motion Recording , Parameter Locks ,
03:57 Limitations, Melodies, 808 Bass
04:16 FX ( Roland SP-404 - Style Vinyl Effect )
04:46 What else? ( SD Card , Computer Integration, Thanks)
05:35 Hate
05:58 Jam 1 (Triple Roland TB-3 Jam)
06:53 Jam 2 ( Elektro )
07:47 Finale ( Footwork / Juke )
08:17 Verdict"

Erica Synths Introduces EDU DIY SNARE DRUM

Designing a simple analog snare drum from scratch

video upload by Moritz Klein

"No drum machine is really complete without a punchy, snappy snare. Together with the kick, it creates the rhythmic backbone for most grooves.

So in my ongoing quest for creating a Roland-inspired modular drum machine, I knew I had to come up with a snare circuit that would complement the kick and hi-hat I‘ve already designed. After a lot of fine tuning, I landed on a circuit that can emulate a TR-606, TR-808 or TR-909 snare."

No drum machine is really complete without a punchy, snappy Snare Drum. Together with the Kick, it creates the rhythmic backbone for most grooves. So for our percussion-focused second season of educational DIY kits, we knew we had to come up with a Snare circuit that would complement the Kick and Hi-Hat we’ve already released. After a lot of fine tuning, here’s what we came up with: introducing mki x es.edu DIY Snare Drum.

Features
Manual and CV controlled Tune
Tune CV depth attenuator
Manual Attack and Decay control
Manual and CV Snappy (noise and tone crossfade) control
Accent input

We – Erica Synths and Moritz Klein – have developed a series of educational DIY kits under the brand name mki x es.EDU with one specific goal in mind: to teach people with little-to-no prior experience how to design analog synthesizer circuits from scratch. What you’ll find in the box is not simply meant to be soldered together and then disappear in your rack. Instead, we want to take you through the circuit design process step by step, explaining every choice we’ve made and how it impacts the finished module.

NB! All kits in these series are simple and come with extensive user manuals which can be downloaded separately, therefore we will not provide customer support in case your DIY build fails to function or similar.

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Deep Techno & Electronica - Elektron Octatrack Sound Pack by A Force Truly Evil

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"64 drum and percussion sounds that cover the territory you'd expect, deep kicks and techy snare drums, 909 and 808 clones, plus a selection of electronic and acoustic percussion.

32 Synth waveforms:
With Octatrack shaping tools can obtain multiple variations of each wave. Raw sonic material like basic sawtooth, sine waves and pulses, sub basses, hard-edged digital sounds, along with more complex waveforms like atmospheres, pads, textures and synth chords.

8 One shot bass samples.
16 One shot Dub chords.
8 Loop samples: Four drum loops and four synth loops. All can be adjusted for pitch and tempo. Loops can be sliced and diced to use individual notes or isolated drum hits, or to have multiple instruments in a single track.
6 Sample chains to have all samples grouped in a single slice track: Dub Chords, Bass samples, Kicks, Snares, Hi hats, Percusions.
40 Patterns covering Deep Techno, atmospheric Dub Techno, Ambient, Electronica...
Each pattern includes several scenes associated with the crossfader for dynamic pattern variations.
All samples except loops are in the key of C.
Wav files are provided so that you can use the samples with your favourite DAW.

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/a..."

Top 12 songs with drum machine intros

video upload by Espen Kraft

"Top 12 hit songs with drum machine intros. Roland, Oberheim, Linndrum, Korg, E-mu, Alesis, they all made drum machines that would rock the world and artists like Phil Collins, Queen, Tears for Fears, Human League, Prince, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen (yes, even him) soon started using them.

00:00 Intro
00:15 Sexual Healing Roland TR-808
00:30 Take Me Home Roland TR-909
00:47 Steppin' Out Korg Kr-55
01:04 Radio Ga Ga Linndrum
01:23 Blue Monday Oberheim DMX
01:37 Shout E-mu Drumulator
01:58 Don't You Want Me? Linn LM-1
02:14 Streets of Philadelphia Alesis HR-16
02:32 In the Air Tonight Roland CR-78
02:48 Need You Tonight Roland TR-707
03:02 Clear Boss DR-55
03:17 Top Gun Anthem Roland TR-808"

MAM ADX-1 // DRUM SYNTHESIZER with 5 VOICES // Internal Modulation

video upload by LESINDES

"I was asked about how fast the
internal random LFO is. Hard tell.
So I decided to make a demo on
the capacities of the internam
modulation of MAM ADX-1.

A technically 100% identical re-issue
is MODE MACHINES ADX-1.

Sorry for the dirty left thumb:
I had to fix my bike today. So bike
is fixed but grease is very persistent ;-)

MAM ADX-1 is a very handy 5 voice Analog Drum Expander with single and stereo outs. Affordable back in the day but quite rare right now with a corrisponding higher price.
It features the classic analog drum sounds like ROLAND TR-808, 909, KORG Mini Pops etc. Here it was triggered with LOGIC PRO via MIDI.

MAM or MUSIC AND MORE discontinued it. Their latest product was a 303 sound expander called MB-33 launched in 2015. There was a second edition of this dummer by MODE MACHINES in black an silver at about the same time."

Novation Super Bass Station Custom Sound Demo (No Talking)

video upload by soitgoesmusic

"A demo of the Novation Super Bass Station. This 1U rack synth packs some 303 and MiniMoog sounds into a small package.

Patches programmed and played by so.it.goes. No effects added. What you hear is direct from the synth. Each part is from one patch only. There is no multi-tracking on any part.

Pros:
- Fully analog
- Small 1U rack footprint
- Has 2 filter settings to emulate the classic 303 (12db) and MiniMoog (24db) sounds

Cons:
- Lacks the low-end one would expect from a bass synth
- Overall sound is a little flat
- Build quality is only satisfactory"

Novation Drumstation - Custom Kits Demo (No Talking)
video upload by soitgoesmusic

"A demo of the OG 808 and 909 emulator: the Novation Drumstation. This is the version 2. Wanted to show the versatility of the machine.

Kits programmed and played by so.it.goes. No effects added. What you hear is direct from the drum machine.

Pros:
- well emulated 808 and 909 sounds in a small 1U rack unit
- adds tuning to some drums that originals don't have
- built in distortion and front cut

Cons:
- no on-board sequencer
- no power switch"

Bad Gear - Nothing is Sacred

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Nothing is sacred . After weeks of brand-new direct-to-Bad Gear game changers even hardened internet trolls like me fancy a little palette cleanser.

Today we are going to talk about the original Roland TR-707. This vintage drum machine and digital sibling to the more iconic TR-808 and TR-909 is mostly perceived in one of two ways: a timeless classic for both realistic drum sounds and futuristic 80s house OR the most boring and obsolete cheesebox since whatever Casio came up with back then.

Thanks to Philipp of Feedback Underground Studios for giving me access to his beautiful artifact. Serious requests are welcome to: fbugs@gmx.at

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:54 Overview Roland TR707
01:22 Limitations Pt. 1, Mixer
01:47 Audio Quality, Bit Depth
02:04 Drum Sounds ( 80s drums )
02:51 Multiple Outputs
03:02 TR Sequencer (like 808 , 909 ), Workflow, Pattern Chaining, Accent, Track Mode
03:32 Connectivity, Limitations Pt. 2, Sync
04:01 Tonal Variations ( Roland TR-727 , Circuit Bending , ROM Expansion)
04:23 Pricing, Thanks!!!
04:33 Hate
05:00 Jam 1 (Is it House ???)
05:54 Jam 2 ( Industrial Dub )
06:49 Finale (Proto Phonk Orchestral Synthwave )
07:19 Verdict"

Mechanical Techno Studio Set (with annotations)

video upload by Graham Dunning

"A recording of a live mixdown of a new track, made 8th March 2024. Includes annotations of some of the elements of the instrument and various actions during the recording.
Note that I did a second pass live mixing effects: reverb on the bass synth and 909 hi-hats, delay on the squelch synth."

Melbourne Instruments NINA - Techno Patch

video upload by Stuart Merchant

"Using Abletons new generative sequencer to create patterns that are sent to NiNA

Using a 909 Kick and Closed Hat from the modular"

https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/

Hardware Jams Weekly Challenge - 303 Day

video upload by SynthAddict

"Maschine+

I'm faking several TB-303 style sounds and layering it with others and some TR-909 perc stuff.
YMMV :-)"

Roland TB-303 and TR-909 making Acid Techno

video upload by funkyberlin303

"Roland TR-909, TR-606, TB-303, Strymon El Capistan"

Joris Voorn Studio Jam | Melodic Acid Live Session (Roland TB-303, TR-909, MC-202, JD-990 + FX)

video upload by Joris Voorn

"I've been doing a lot of live sessions in the studio recently, practicing the vibe of my new setup where everything in my studio is connected, for once."

Honeysmack: Improvised Techno with TR-909, TB-303, MachineDrum, Octatrack and Modular Synth

video upload by Honeysmack

"Live improvised techno from my studio, originally recorded and performed for @ModularWorld on Feb 11. There is a full interview with Johno Wells the host of Modular World. The episode includes a performance and interview with the always lovely and talented @Trovarsi.

Gear used in the this video:
Roland TR-909
Roland TB-303 Devilfish
Elektron MachineDrum
Elektron Syntakt
Elektron Octatrack MK1
Soma Pulsar23
Playdifferently Model1 mixer
Elektron Analog Heat MK1
Eventide Space

Modular Synth Rack:
Intellijel Performance 84hp 7U rack: main voices
Cwejman BLD2
Noise Engineering Loquelic Iteritas
Noise Engineering Basimilus Iteritas Alter
4MS Ensemble Oscillator

Single improvised live recording, no additional audio processing or post production.

📡 This channel is supported by my Patreon supporters who get a first look, join here:
https://www.patreon.com/honeysmack

📸 Follow me here:
https://www.instagram.com/_honeysmack_/"

32 VINTAGE DRUM KITS ON YOUR SOLTON PROGRAMMER 24

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"We were asked to beta test a new modification for the Solton Programmer 24 - expanding the drum section from a single kit to 32 vintage drum machines.
It adds the classics like the three Linn Drum machines, the Roland TR-808, TR-909, Roland CR78, Korg Mini Pops 7 as well as lesser known machines like the Elka Drummer One, Elka Drum Star 80, EKO Ritmo 20, Siel MDP40, Wersimatic 24, CRB Computer drums and many more 🤩
The additional 31 drum kits will perform just like the original Solton Programmer 24 drum section.

This is a total game changer for more than the obvious reasons - the Solton Programmer 24 has a sequencer, 8 separate drum volume sliders and 8 audio outputs as well as trigger capabilities for the individual drum sounds. It also sends clock and has Midi in/out/thru so it can be easily incorporated to whatever you got cooking with other machines.

It’s a non-invasive modification and fully reversible - no soldering - no drilling holes anywhere - it's installed by simply removing the four original drums eproms inside and hooking up a small additional board in place of two of them.

The modificationis divided in 4 memory banks of 4 drum kits each - you program the banks to your preference - this way you can quickly switch between the drum kits you use the most - or you can of course toggle through all the 32 drum kits sequentially.
Programming the memory banks is easy and sll the instructions you need are provided on Reverb :

https://reverb.com/item/79089448-spec...

The Solton Programmers drum section can accomodate 13 drum sounds per kit.
Some of the drum machines included featured have considerably less sounds and in those cases Andrea, the inventor and seller of the drum chip, has added more drum sounds in the same realm as the drum machine in question.
Due to the architecture of the Solton Programmer 24 the sample rate is 8 bit PCM 22500 Hz which sounds low but is definitely sufficient to maintain character and punchiness - I think it sounds damn good.
This video was made a few months ago and features a trial version that's now been upgraded - clips and smaller issues sometimes heard in the video have been ironed out and fixed on the version that's available for purchase.

Here's the complete list of featured drum machines

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Vanderson - Roland MC-909 - Groove Night

video upload by ॐ Vanderson ॐ

"short electronic demo track on great groovebox Roland MC-909
only internal sounds, slightly modified."