Mattel Synsonics Drums

Published on Oct 30, 2016 Dave Burns

New Gimme Some Snare Drum Module from BLM

video upload by flavio mireles

Modules used in the demo:
BLM GS-SNARE Drum
BLM GS-Drum
BLM Scope
BLM MegaCLite LFO
Acid n SOns VCF
Braids Blue Lantern Version
Arturia Beat Step Pro for Sequences
LML VCO for modulation



MODEL: BLM GS-SNARE, Gimme Some Snare

WIDTH: 16hp

CURRENT: +107mA,-97mA

Price $245.00

What does this do?
This is a mini analog synthesizer that produces snare drum sounds. Inspiration was taken from the 5U Cor Synth DR02 module. Only the flow chart was studied and used to create this BLM product. VCV Rack was also used to simulate and test the building blocks.

Most of the circuits contained in this product are from other blue lantern module designs.

Some of the building blocks:

-2 1V/Octave Triangle Core VCO's
-2 Sine Wave Shapers
-4 Envelope Generator
-White Noise Generator
-High Pass Filter
-Tone Filter
-2 VCA's
-Mixer

The goal of this module was to recreate some of the more exotic electronic snare sounds.
Your not getting another Roland 'TR' module with the Gimme Some Snare Drum. All the building blocks contain
full analog circuitry, like OTA chips, and Op-amps. No vintage transistor based (Bridge T Oscillator) circuits are used in this product.

The best description I can give you inquiring what the kind of snare drum sounds this module can produce is something comparable to: an Electribe Korg ER-1, Simmons Snare Drum, and the Mattel Synsonics.

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"This thing has actually been collecting dust for a while, so I decided to pull it out and give it another go. It has a really unique sound, due to the cheap, but ANALOG sound engine inside. The pads don't work so well, so I just focused on the programming. This was recorded strait into Logic with absolutely no pre or post processing, so this is the true sound of it."

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"Experience the iconic sound of the 80s with this vintage Synsonics Electronic Drum Machine. This classic piece of musical equipment features 4 pads, perfect for creating unique beats and rhythms. Designed by Mattel, this drum machine is a must-have for any music enthusiast or collector.

With its sequencer and synth capabilities, you can easily create and record your own unique sound. Whether you're a professional musician or an aspiring producer, this drum machine is sure to inspire your creativity.

The AC cord is not original but is compatible and works. It was tested with batteries as well as with the AC cord. It appears to be functioning as expected. The lot comes with all cords and the original instruction booklet and the larger 'Fun with Synsonics Drums' book."

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Buddy Rich on Synsonics Drums?

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"1980's Commercial for Synsonics "Drums" (from Mattel). Buddy can even make this toy sound good but also proves just how far he'd go for the right paycheck. Still a neat blast from the past."

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SYNSONICS DRUMS - MATTEL ELECTRONICS - 1981

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"Synsonics drums - Mattel Electronics - 1981
4 drum pads : Tom 1 - 2 - Snare & Cymbale
Sequencer : record - playback - stop
Tempo : slower / faster
Tom 1 - pitch control"

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"Simple demonstration of Mattel's 1983 Synsonics Drums. A perfectly capable and cheap (10-20$'s) analogue drum machine. Record a drum loop. Purposefully make the Cymbal/Memory key for that recording stuck under the casing lip. Break away."