SUPERBOOTH 2024: Retrokits - RK008 Multi Track MIDI Recorder In Eurorack

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, Sonic State caught up with Gerrit from Retrokits to discuss their latest offerings. Gerrit showcased the new modular versions of their popular products, the RK-008 *multi-track MIDI recorder and the *RK-6 *MIDI interface/USB MIDI host. The *RK-008 features eight tracks, each capable of recording 16 channels of MIDI with multi-length capability, allowing users to create and manipulate MIDI data in a variety of ways. Gerrit also demonstrated how the RK-008 can be used to send MIDI notes to devices like the Kaossilator, showcasing the flexibility and functionality of Retro Kits' products.

The Retrokits team has been constantly updating the firmware for their devices, ensuring that users have access to the latest features and enhancements. While the RK-8 is currently available, the modular versions are still in development as Retro Kits gauges interest from the community. Gerrit also highlighted the ease of programming their devices, allowing users to download pre-made software or create their own code to customize their MIDI setup. With the RK-6 already serving as a versatile tool for both MIDI and modular users, the modular RK-8 is set to be a popular addition to Retro Kits' lineup. For more information on Retro Kits' products, visit their website for updates on availability and features.

RK008 Price: 351-392 Euros

RK006 Price: 142-158 Euros"

RK008 Menus: ALT+2 - PART / TRACK COPY, SWAP & EXPLODE

video upload by Retrokits

"ALT+2 means COPY: Operations where you can copy, swap and explode your RK-008 recordings.

(PS - I'll try to align the recording with the RK008 buttons next time, the video is not very helpful on led feedback this way...)"

Retrokits RK-008 (and more) - Gesprächskonzert SUPERBOOTH23

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"Retrokits present their RK-008: Real Time Multitrack MIDI Recorder and other MIDI tools during this Gesprächskonzert at SUPERBOOTH23."

Alesis MMT-8 recreated - The impossible dream? Retrokits RK-008 sequencer demo

video upload by Espen Kraft

"The iconic Alesis MMT-8 was the first midi sequencer for many people in the late 80s. A superb sequencer, very easy to use and a fantastic piece of kit. Now Retrokits has made a smaller, yet very inspired MMT-8 recreation, which captures much of the original magic."

Unveiling the Incredible: What the Retrokit RK 008 MIDI Recorder Can Do

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"Hey, what's that guy doing playing those synths with a calculator? Oh whoops—well, you'd be forgiven for mistaking the Retrokits RK-008 for the common calculation machine...but in actuality, it's a powerful MIDI recorder/looper/sequencer. And in fact, it can easily be the brain of even the most massive of setups.

Capable of recording and looping any sort of MIDI data on any MIDI channel, the RK-008 is an unassuming way to take control of your entire studio. Sequence your synths or drum machines, or take hands-on control of your DAW! It's the perfect bridge between your favorite controller and any other MIDI-capable device.

RK-008 is available here: bit.ly/3U6Bvls
Read the review on our blog, Signal: bit.ly/3G8Sais"

RK008 + RK006 - USB Expansion

video upload by Retrokits

"By request a little video about connecting the RK-006 to the RK-008 via USBSerial. This can expand the RK008 with a complete extra MIDI-I/O bus, adding up to 4 MIDI Inputs and 12 MIDI Outputs (+ the extra USB you can plug into the USB-hub)

(Of course it will also work to just connect the RK-006 to the RK-008 via a TRS stereo audio cable but then the inputs of the RK-006 will not be merged with the ones on the RK-008.)"

Calculator Synth Wave With Retrokits RK-008

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Retrokits RK-008 posts

SUPERBOOTH 2021 - Retrokits - RK-008

video upload by sonicstate

Additional RK-008 posts

RK-008 Playhead advance trickery and Track Transpose

video upload by Retrokits

RK-008 posts

RK-008 song mode

video upload by Retrokits

"RK-008 Song Mode: where you can queue up parts and for example automate channel mutes. A single part can go a long way! 😊"

Some Jamiroquai for you.

RK-008 in half of a nutshell!

video upload by Retrokits

"So: Superbooth21, 15-18th of September. At stand W430 we want to show you what we have been cooking up in the year everyone wants to forget: The RK-008!

With a number 8 like that we wanted to pay hommage to arguably the most intuitive Realtime MIDI recorder of the 80s: the MMT8.

We did take it to the 21st century though. Here's a small preview with a simple setup. Better keep an eye on it!"

Pic posted here yesterday.