CR78 Drum Machine Sample Pack Demo by DDA

video upload by DinDrum Audio

"Demo for the DinDrum Audio Sample Pack 'CR78 - Drum Loops & Hits'
Demo made with Loops and Kits from this Pack.
Available at https://dindrum.com

Most people know the CR-78 (Released in 1978) as the first mass production user-programmable drum machine,
(first programable Drum Machine was actually the EKO ComputeRhythm with only 15-25 made*)
but many do not realise that the CR78 was the first drum machine to offer external synchronisation options, both external clock in and trigger clock out. This made it a solid time keeper, allowing tight integration with other electronic instruments in the electronic music studio.

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NONO Modular / Major Tom: Polyrhythmic Performance Sequencer

video uploads by NONO MODULAR

Update: pic of the NONO in a throwback, retro-styled, wooden drum machine case added below.

Currently on Kickstarter here

Press release follows:

Major Tom is a eurorack sequencer designed for percussive synthesis in eurorack modular context.
Technically it is a 4 track cv-gate sequencer (expandable up to 12 tracks with expanders modules) and with some unique features focused on rhythmic and polyrhythmic aspects.

In 1972, EKO COMPUTERHYTHM introduced the first programmable drum machine to the market and invented the 16 STEP writing, which would become a standard for all subsequent programmable drum machines and step sequencer and has remained unchanged until now.

50 years later, NONO MODULAR with his Major Tom, introduces a small but fundamental modification to this standard, that allows for easily creating more complex and groovier rhythms without losing the ease and immediacy of the classic system, thus expanding the possibilities we have had so far with hardware sequencers.

MAJOR TOM presents itself as a classic 16-step CV/gate sequencer but also implements triplet steps in parallel (the outer orbits of the 16-step circle), making it the only hardware step sequencer to offer this possibility and, above all, in such an immediate way.

It is a 4-track Eurorack CV/gate sequencer (expandable up to 12 tracks with 2-channel expansions) with a focus on writing rhythmic and polyrhythmic parts and on treating the width, length, and fragmentation of the gate for each step.

All these features are extremely useful for creating more dynamic rhythms, easily creating burst effects, rolls, ratcheting, and for precise work on percussive synthesis in the Eurorack modular context (for example, working with ping/ring techniques with low-pass gates and filters of West Coast systems or stimulating delays and resonators).

A quantized CV for each track allows you to tune or modulate your patches.
Of course, the sequencer also allows you to work with drum modules and create classic melodic sequences like any other CV/gate sequencer.

ROUND COLOR DISPLAY
A large round display allows you to keep track of everything that happens. For clarity, each track has its own color (white, yellow, blue, red, and white and green for expansions).

There are very few submenus in this sequencer, which presents itself with a very analog and "one button, one function" philosophy that helps with orientation and provides great immediacy in live performances.

Underneath what you see directly with your eyes, there are only quantization and clock dividing parameters, sequence group saving banks that are saved directly on microSD (to facilitate export, management, and backup), and various copy/paste/freeze tricks that are essential for both fast programming and performance/variation.

EXPANSIONS
Each expansion adds two channels with all their respective controls and allows for expanding the sequencer tracks according to the need, up to 12 total channels tops, connecting by 4 expansions.

Expandability is not the only advantage of this structure because, in addition to expanding the available channels, it allows us to keep the project open and develop other types of expansions with different characteristics and different controls to meet other needs.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• 4 CV/Gate tracks (expandable up to 12 with expansions)
• 16-step sequencer with the addition of triplet steps (total of 24 steps)
• 4 independent parameters per step, adjustable via dedicated button and encoder (3 for gate and 1 for CV)
• LEVEL (gate amplitude, from 0V to 10V)
• LENGTH (gate length, from a very short trigger of 1% of the gate to a full gate step)
• SPACER/FRAGMENTER (gate fragmentation up to 10 parts and application of dynamic masks to the impulse group, such as increasing, decreasing, linear, random, alternating, etc.)
• CV (Quantized voltage in different scales)

A large part of the module is dedicated to sequence controls in order to have direct and immediate contact and maximum playability.

3 performance controls and a colored button for each track:
• LARGE VAR SWITCH KNOB with 10 positions switch where you can save 10 different sequences instantly switchable for use as variations.
• LAST STEP SWITCH KNOB, allowing independent change of the LAST STEP of the individual track from 16 STEPS to 1, easily creating polyrhythms.
• SHIFT KNOB to finely delay the entire sequence independently from others.
• COLORED BUTTON, colored button to select the track to program. Other functions are associated with this button such as pattern copy/paste and track reset.

Additional features include:
• Encoder for sequence speed
• Start/Stop button and Reset button (general reset and individual track resets in combination with the colored track button)
• CLOCK OUT and RESET OUT
• CLOCK IN, RESET IN, and CV IN
• MAJOR TOM is 42HP, expander IS 14HP , DEPTH is 3,5cm
• MEMORY: hundreads and hundreads of “LIVE SCENE” can be saved and reorganized on SD (LIVE SCENE is the set of 10 patterns saved in the large knob of each of the tracks)

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A Visit the Italian Synth Museum

video upload by Alex Ball

You can find additional posts featuring the museum here.

"Whilst taking a holiday in Italy we stopped off at Museo del Synth Marchigiano for a couple of days and this is the account of what I experienced there.

Enormous thanks to everyone at the museum, particularly Riccardo and Paolo.

https://www.museodelsynth.org/

0:00 Intro
1:19 Synket
4:40 EKO Computerhythm
8:01 Chilton Talentmaker
12:07 Crumar Compac Synth
13:41 Crumar DP-50
15:07 Elkatwin 61
16:29 Elka Synthex
19:38 CRB Oberon
21:29 CRB Voco Strings
22:53 CRB Uranus 2.0
24:34 Farfisa Polychrome
25:24 Logan Piano Strings Synthesizer
27:10 Welson Syntex
28:28 Keytek CTS-2000
29:47 Baleani Solista"

The First Modern Drum Machine | Eko Computerhythm

video upload by HAINBACH

"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 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 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

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.

Ultra Rare EKO COMPUTERHYTHM with Patch Cards for Sale

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via this auction

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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Eko computerhythm Demo

Published on Feb 25, 2016 scienceforce

"Eko computerhythm demo, awesome rare drum machine!"

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."

Ultra Rare EKO COMPUTERHYTHM on MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS - Demo Videos

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Published on Mar 27, 2015

via MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

"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

via MATRIXSYNTH CLASSIFIEDS

"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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EKO Computerhythm holy grail of drum-machines drumcomputer

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via this auction

"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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EKO Computerhythm holy grail of drum-machines

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via this auction

"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!"

Meat Beat Manifesto Synthesizer Test

YouTube Published on Jun 19, 2012 by carrierfreQ

"A synthesizer test recorded in real time.
http://meatbeatmanifesto.com/"

In Order of Appearance:
Roland System 100 & System 100m
EMS Synthi 100 & EMS Vocoder
EKO COMPUTERHYTHM (see this post)
Syntovox 221
Sennheiser Vocoder VSM201
EMS Synthi
EMS Universal Sequencer
ARP 2500
EML 200
Moog Minimoog Model D
Emu Modular
Moog 16 Channel Vococer

EKO COMPUTERHYTHM

via this auction

"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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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..."

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 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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