DYNACORD P20 Programmable Digital Drum Computer / Computer & Drum-to-Midi-Converter

video upload by ohm_studi_ohm

Pics and listing links previously posted here.

"Quick functionnal demo of the Dynacord P20.

Though being a very simple digital drum expander the P20 has quite some comprehensive features.

It has 24 builtin sounds and 5 more can be added with cartridges, the same used for the Percuter.

Sounds can be played by triggers or by MIDI, and the unit can be used as a trigger to midi converter. When using MIDI you get dynamics over the sounds.

You can program 90 presets with any combination of sounds (or midi out only), volume, midi notes and channel, dynamics and a very effective 'echo' effect. It's a re trigger features that mimics an echo effect. I demo this features at the end of the video.

There is also a special midi mode where you have the whole 29 sounds available at hands. I demo this also in the video."

Dynacord Percuter - 8 tracks Digital Drum Computer + 8 cartridges & Dynacord P20 + 5 cartridges

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Percuter via this Reverb listing

P20 via this Reverb listing [demo here]

Pics of the inside below.

You can find a few demos of a Percuter in previous posts here.

"The Dynacord Percuter is a simple drum module that lets you trigger 8 sounds with pads or sequencer. Very basic features, only a pan and sensitivity control for each channel, as well as independant outputs, and a master stereo output and headphones outputs. There is a cool global pitch control though.

And of course the real nice feature is the ability to change cartridges and thus change sounds as you like. They were many cartridges made and their sound quality is extremely good, in the league of the Linn Drum, Oberheim DMX and such, if not better.

Unit was cleaned and checked and It's fully working and response well to trigger pulses.
8 cartridges are included and they build a full drum kit (a ride or crash could be nice though)

- 111001 Electrified Bass 2
- 111020 Natural Snare 8"
- 111002 Electrified Snare 2
- 111004 Electrified Tom 1
- 111005 Electrified Tom 2
- 111006 Electrified Tom 3
- 111047 Accent Hi Hats Cymbal
- 111048 Closing Hi Hats Cymbal

Please note that P20 and Percuter sound roms are the same (nature snare for instance) they are totally different sounds. The Percuter sounds are 8 bits and the P20 are 16 bits I think. Samples are brighter and longer."

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Dynacord Percuter (Germany, 1985) Rare Vintage Drum Synth Trigger with 6 Cards

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via this eBay auction

You can find demos of one in previous posts here.

"Ultra rare electronic vintage drum synth trigger module Dynacord Percuter, made in Germany in 1985!

The Dynacord Percuter has 8 channels all with individual outputs/inputs and uses Dynacord cartridges with 8K eProms inside: if you have imagination you will work out how to exchange the eProms and customize your electronic drum sounds!

The only knob that doesn't work in the unit is the pan knob for the channel 1: the channel 1 works perfectly, only the “pan” (right/left) doesn't work in this channel (it probably just needs to be cleaned or the potentiometer needs to be replaced: we are not technicians). Everything else works perfectly!

Drum sounds can be pitched up and down with the pitch knob!

Totally analog unit, with really fat and super cool sounds!

It comes with the following 6 cartridges:

• Natural Rimshot
• Natural Snare 8”
• Natural Tom 13”
• Natural Tom 16”
• Natural Bass 22”
• No Name"

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#onedrumcomputeraday Drum Synth Videos

video uploads by #onedrumcomputeraday

Playlist:
1. toyo gakki ult sound ds-2

quirky little 70's drum synth made in japan

2. pollard syndrum twin

the pollard syndrum was one of the first commercially available electronic drums. this is the syndrum twin, sometimes called the twindrum - a beautiful drum synthesizer (brain) from 1976 which was part of an electronic drum kit. joe pollard was a session drummer working for the beach boys and other bands.

3. honky tonk music klone kit

sound demo of the quirky klone kit control module. made in the uk 1983 it was a cheap 5 voice alternative to other popular but expensive e-drum solutions of that time. all channels are identical except the snare channel which offers noise. the sound is very limited - followed up by the more flexible klone kit 2. since there's no demo of version 1 I decided to shoot a quick video with proper audio. retail was 299 ukp.

4. elka drumstar 64 (no talking hq audio)

quick demo of all preset patterns from this funky little Italian 80s drum machine.

5. electro harmonix rhythm 12

a short video about the lovely little electro harmonix rhythm 12 vintage analog drum machine from 1976. made in the uk by soundtech and licensed to electro harmonix.

6. rsf sd140 sampling drum machine

I finally managed to shoot a quick video on this super rare french sampling drum machine from 1986 - one of my absolute favorite drum machine of all times :)

7. böhm digital drums m. "digi-rocky" drummachine (no talking hq audio)

audio demo (hq) of all preset patterns (+fills) on this tiny forgotten digital 80s böhm drumbox.

8. electro harmonix drm16 drummachine (no talking hq audio)

short (hq) audio demo of this funky little drumbox from the late 70's

9. soundmaster sd-3 "disco beat" drummachine (no talking hq audio)

quick audio demo of this funky little japanese "stomp box" style disco drum machine from the late 70s.

10. pearl dr-x1

from time to time i have to sell something to make a little room for new stuff ;) so I decided to let this beautiful pearl dr-x 1 go and had to do a quick video before it left my dungeon - I hope you like it, had fun to re-listen and doing a few samples - best, steve

11. lel psr and radel electronic tabla

#onedrumcomputeraday is having a look at the worst digital drum machine ever (?) the russian lel psr in a double feature with the odd indian radel electronic tabla - also featured in a little deconstruction of the arctic sunrise song "forever yours".

12. uno drum - anthology drum libraries

very first & early look at the new & fresh libraries for the ik multimedia uno drum

13. icon design dsm200

last look at my the super rare 80‘s drum synth of icon design ... this one unfortunately had to go 😪 so I decided to create some footage for the world wide web before it's gone ...

14. twisted electrons deton8

checking out the little french 8bit drum machine from twisted electrons

15. dynacord percuter s

a little rough demo of the dynacord percuter s drum module (ca.1985) - including audio demos

16. bme rattlesnake

little jam on the rare bme rattlesnake analog drummachine (ca. 1982)

17. viscount r64s

Simmons SDS-1 EPROM Digital/Analog Drum Synth & Huge EPROM Library (60 EPROMs) SN 005758

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via this eBay auction

According to the listing, this is the one featured in these videos.

"Includes 60 SDS Drum EPROMs, for use with Simmons SDS-1, SDS-7, SDS-9 drum synths.

Up for auction is a white vintage Simmons SDS-1 EPROM-based electronic drum pad in working condition, including 60 different Simmons EPROMs which are also compatible with Simmons SDS-7, and SDS-9 drum synths.

The EPROMs included with this auction are reproductions of original Simmons EPROM chips, almost all of the chips are original Simmons sounds, and is rare to see such an expansive library of Simmons EPROM chips being offered on eBay. I have posted recordings of all of the chips in this auction being performed by the SDS-1 in the link below.

The Simmons SDS-1 is a single voice drum synth that uses 8k or 16k EPROMs to play back 8-bit drum sounds and effects. The drum synth can be triggered by hitting the drum pad or via an external trigger input. There is a modulation section on the drum synth that allows you to set the pitch and pitch bend direction, then a separate runtime generator allows you to dial in a random pitch generator that can range from subtle to extreme. Please check out my link below to some MP3s I made with the SDS1 drum synth as well as YouTube videos (the SDS-1 in the YouTube video is the same one being auctioned here).

The Simmons SDS EPROM drum pad is confirmed 100% working, ZIF, LED, external trigger, output, and knobs are all functioning properly. All 60 drum sound EPROMs included with this auction have been tested/verified and are also confirmed working. Battery functionality has not been tested, as the battery cover is missing and is often missing on these vintage drum synths.

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Synamiitti 2015

Published on Sep 6, 2015 Petri Kauppi

"Turun syntetisaattoriseuran Synamiitti 2015"

Video from this year's Synamiitti synth event in Finland.

Some details on the event via http://synamiitti.com for the archives:

"12:00-18:00 Synamiitti, Loads of synths on display
The Daytime event is free of charge and the bar is open.
Päivätapahtuma on ilmainen ja Dynamossa on A-oikeudet.
AFTERPARTY
21:00-02:00 Live performances by:
RONSKIBIITTI (21:30)
MR VELCRO FASTENER (22:30)
visuals by:
VJ TURU SANOMA
Ovet/doors 21.00, liput/tickets 6e, ennakot/advance 8raita & Ticted
The Afterparty is presented by: TELMU & Turun Syntetisaattoriseura

ON DISPLAY / PETTING ZOO

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Simmons SDS-1 Drum Synth Pad & Huge EPROM Library

"Includes 66 SDS Drum EPROMs, for use with Simmons SDS-1, SDS-7, SDS-9

Up for auction is a red vintage Simmons SDS-1 EPROM-based electronic drum pad in working condition, including 66 different Simmons EPROMs that are also compatible with Simmons SDS-7, and SDS-9 drum synths.

The EPROMs included with this auction are reproductions of original Simmons EPROM chips, most of the chips are original Simmons EPROM sounds, and is rare to see such an expansive library of Simmons EPROM chips being offered on eBay. I have posted recordings of all of the chips in this auction being performed by the SDS-1 in the link below.

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Simmons SDS-1 Drum Synth Pad & Huge EPROM Library

Note the cover for the knobs to prevent damage when striking the page in the pic below.  You'll find the full list of EPROMs at the bottom of this post.

"Simmons SDS-1 Drum Synth Pad & Huge EPROM Library
Includes 66 SDS Drum EPROMs, for use with Simmons SDS-1, SDS-7, SDS-9

Up for auction is a white vintage Simmons SDS-1 EPROM-based electronic drum pad in working condition, including 66 different Simmons EPROMs that are also compatible with Simmons SDS-7, and SDS-9 drum synths.

The EPROMs included with this auction are reproductions of original Simmons EPROM chips, most of the chips are original Simmons sounds, and is rare to see such an expansive library of Simmons EPROM chips being offered on eBay. I have posted recordings of all of the chips in this auction being performed by the SDS-1 in the link below.

The Simmons SDS-1 is a single voice drum synth that uses 8k or 16k EPROMs. The drum synth can be triggered by hitting the drum pad or via an external trigger input. There is a modulation section on the drum synth that allows you to set the pitch and pitch bend direction, then a separate runtime generator allows you to dial in a random pitch generator that can range from subtle to extreme. Please check out my link below to some MP3s I made with the SDS1 drum synth.

The Simmons SDS EPROM drum pad is confirmed 100% working, ZIF, LED, external trigger, output, and knobs are all functioning properly. All 40 drum sound EPROMs included with this auction have been verified and are also confirmed working. Battery functionality has not been tested, and the unit does include the batter cover that is often missing on these vintage drum synths.

PLEASE READ: The SDS-1 is in very good shape for its age, and there are some minor scratches on the Simmons SDS-1, please see pictures posted with this auction for more detail. A 6v power adapter is included with this auction.

Includes a Simmons SDS-1 drum synth, 66 EPROMs in 7 protective EPROM cases with non-conductive foam, and a new 6v power adapter. The Simmons SDS-1 User Manual can be downloaded from the link below."

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Simmons SDS-9 Analog Digital Drum Synth & EPROM Library

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You'll find the list of roms and a link to demos and other resources at the bottom of this post.

"Simmons SDS-9 Analog Digital Drum Synth & EPROM Library
Includes 66 SDS Drum EPROMs, for SDS-1, SDS-7, SDS-9

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Simmons SDS-9 Analog Digital Drum Synth & EPROM Library

"Simmons SDS-9 drum synth, soft case, 30 EPROMs in a protective EPROM case with non-conductive foam, 3 slim profile ZIFs, a CD-ROM with a digital PDF copy of the SDS-9 owner’s guide. A printed guide can be included on request but will increase the shipping charges.

The Simmons SDS9 is a 6 voice drum synth: analog bass, digital snare, digital rim-shot A/B, and three analog toms. The digital voices uses 8k or 16k EPROMs with analog filters. The drum synth can be triggered by connecting external drum pad triggers (drum pads not included) or via any external trigger input. There is also MIDI IN/OUT that has been fully tested and working (the MP3 SDS-9 recordings posted below were created with the SDS-9 and Pro Tools software).

The digital drum synth also includes is a modulation section that allows you to set the pitch and pitch bend direction. In addition to pitch and pitch bend, there are analog effects such as filters, with resonance, and a unique delay effect. The SDS-9 is a very powerful drum synth and highly recommend downloading the SDS-9 Operation Manual (link below) to read more about the functions available on this Simmons synth.

Simmons SDS EPROMs included in this auction:
TR-606 Snare
TR-808 Clap
TR-808 Rim
TR-808 Cowbell
TR-808 Snare
TR-909 Rimshot
TR-909 Snare
SDS800 Snare
JoMoX 909 Snare
909 Hand Clap
Cowbell
Cymbal Medium Crash
Cymbal Hi Hat
Fat Snare
Flange Snare
Gated Snare
Gunshot Snare
Hand Clap
HR-16 Snare
Linn 9000 Snare
Percuter Hand Clap
Percuter Rock Snare
Rock Snare
SDS9 Rim A Cross-Stick
SDS9 Rim B Rimshot
SDS9 Snare
Soul Snare
Snare Crash
Tight Rock Snare
Wood Snare

I have posted some recordings of the SDS-9 here

You can view and download the Simmons SDS-9 Operation Manual here

You can read more about Simmons SDS-9 on the web here [& here]"

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Simmons SDS-1 Drum Synth Pad SN 006374 & SDS EPROM Library

"Simmons SDS-1 drum synth, 40 EPROMs in 4 protective EPROM cases with non-conductive foam, a copy of the original SDS1 owner’s guide, a rare mounting overlay (used for positioning the controls above the drum instead of below), and a new 6v power adapter.

Simmons SDS EPROMs included in this auction:
-606 Snare
-808 Cowbell
-808 Clap
-808 Rim
-808 Snare
-808 Tom
-909 Hand Clap
-909 Rim Shot
-909 Snare
-909 Tom
-Acoustic Tom
-Breaking Glass
-Bright Tom
-Cymbal Hi Hat
-Fat Kick
-Fat Snare
-Flange Snare
-Gated Snare
-Gated Tom
-Gunshot Snare
-Hand Clap
-HR-16 Snare
-JOMOX 09 Snare
-Linn 9000 Kick
-Linn 9000 Snare
-Medium Crash
-Percuter Hand Clap
-Percuter Rock Bass
-Percuter Rock Snare
-Percuter Rock Tom
-Rock Snare
-SDS9 Rim A Cross-Stick
-SDS9 Rim B Rimshot
-SDS9 Snare
-SDS800 Snare
-Soul Snare
-Snare Crash
-Tight Rock Snare
-Tom
-Wood Snare

...posted recordings of the EPROMs here

You can view and download the Simmons SDS1 Operation Manual here

You can read more about Simmons SDS-1 on the web here"

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Simmons SDS-1 Drum Machine Synth Pad & EPROM Chips

"Vintage Simmons SDS-1 EPROM-based electronic drum pad in perfect operating condition, including 30 different Simmons SDS EPROMs... The Simmons SDS-1 is a single voice drum synth that uses 8k or 16k EPROMs. The drum synth can be triggered by hitting the drum pad or via an external trigger input. There is a modulation section on the drum synth that allows you to set the pitch and pitch bend direction, then a separate runtime generator allows you to dial in a random pitch generator that can range from subtle to extreme.

Simmons SDS EPROMs included in this auction:
909 Hand Clap
909 Rim Shot
Acoustic Tom
Breaking Glass
Bright Tom
Cymbal Hi Hat
Fat Kick
Fat Snare
Flange Snare
Gated Snare
Gated Tom
Gunshot Snare
Hand Clap
HR-16 Snare
Linn 9000 Kick
Linn 9000 Snare
Medium Crash
Percuter Hand Clap
Percuter Rock Bass
Percuter Rock Snare
Percuter Rock Tom
Rock Snare
SDS9 Rim A Cross-Stick
SDS9 Rim B Rimshot
SDS9 Snare
Soul Snare
Snare Crash
Tight Rock Snare
Tom
Wood Snare

I have posted recordings of the EPROMs here
You can view and download the Simmons SDS1 Operation Manual here
You can read more about Simmons SDS-1 on the web here [Simmons Museum.com]"

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Drumcomputersystem Dynacord ADD-one/ADD-drive/BigBrain

Googlish translation from German:

"In this auction to offer you a complete Dynacord Sampling drumcomputer System consisting of one ADD-ADD-drive (including the sampling option), and the Big Brain Sequencer. Who wants to know how the system sounds, should the first edition of the Synthesizer-Magazin care.

Dynacord ADD-one
The Dynacord ADD-one has a hammer in terms of sound, handling and editing. The Samplingdrumcomputer ADD-one was from June 1985 to February 1986 from a Dynacord cooperation with the American team of designers Froward Fast Design (former Oberheim). For example, the spring comes the legendary Oberheim Marix-12 and Xpander.

In 1987, the ADD-drive, a RAM with the motherboard has been extradited. This is one of the ADD-an external analog to digital input jack or XLR and a 3.5 "floppy drive to the external sample storage. Without this board RAM is the ADD-one with up to three sample-ROM Paltinen upgradeable.

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NORTEC: PERCUTER S + TB-303 + TR-606 + CLAP TRAP with QMF

video upload by Ramón Amezcua

YouTube via bostich1

"Dr. Bostich having fun with the ROLAND TB-303 , TR-606, SIMMONS CLAP TRAP , Dinacord PERCUTER S , SHERMAN QMF Quad Modular Filter , using a Shuffle Generator.

http://www.myspace.com/tijuanasoundma..."

Dynacord Three rackmount drum modules - VEMIA

via this VEMIA auction
click the image for the full size shot. "Three of these chunky Dynacord electronic drum units, not completely tested because there is only one power supply (Dynacord PAC 918, 18V and 9V AC on a 7-pin DIN)) included, but potentially powerful. Dynacord (a very helpful company) have provided the pin-out - see revised photo. Percuter eight track Digital Drum Computer with 8 cartridges: Electrified Bass 1, Metal Snare 8inch, Reggae Snare, Natural Tom 10inch, 13inch, 16inch, Timbales 14inch, Rock Ride Cymbal. Missing top to Pitch control; cosmetically 6/10. Big Brain 16 Track Digital Sequencer, cosmetically 8/10. Percuter S - like the Percuter, but with no cartridges, but each channel has an individual pitch control with on/off switch. Packing at VEMIA: £8 - heavy, and always more difficult to pack three heavy things in one package safely."

Dynacord Three Drum Units - VEMIA

"Three of these chunky Dynacord electronic drum units, not completely tested because there is only one power supply (Dynacord PAC 918, 18V and 9V AC on a 7-pin DIN)) included, but potentially powerful. Percuter eight track Digital Drum Computer with 8 cartridges: Electrified Bass 1, Metal Snare 8inch, Reggae Snare, Natural Tom 10inch, 13inch, 16inch, Timbales 14inch, Rock Ride Cymbal. Missing top to Pitch control; cosmetically 6/10. Big Brain 16 Track Digital Sequencer, cosmetically 8/10. Percuter S - like the Percuter, but with no cartridges, but each channel has an individual pitch control with on/off switch. Packing at VEMIA: £6 - heavy, and always more difficult to pack three heavy things in one package safely."
VEMIA - Click on Auctions, Search, and search for 5866.

VOSTOK - PERCUTER S - ARIES MODULAR SYNTH / NORTEC

video upload by bostich1

"Ramon Bostich (Point Loma) Jam, somewhere in Tijuana, Mexico.

VOSTOK matrixsynth (Analogue Solutions)
ARIES MODULAR SYNTHESIZER (AR-317, AR-328)
Dynacord PERCUTER S
Oberheim Mini Sequencer (S/H)
Sherman QMF Quad Modular Filter

www.myspace,com/tijuanasoundmachine
www.myspace.com/bostichpointloma

www.analoguesolutions.com"