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Friday, June 23, 2023
RK006 Polychaining: PolyMUX
video upload by Retrokits
"Here a small configuration demo for setting the RK-006 into polychaining MIDI Devices or MIDI Channels.
Shown here on a Digitakt but you can apply this on other MIDI devices as well of course. In this case samples are set to the same sound but if you're in the mood; of course you can experiment with polymuxing all kinds of different sounds :-)"
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Retrokits RK-008 (and more) - Gesprächskonzert SUPERBOOTH23
video upload by Superbooth Berlin
"Retrokits present their RK-008: Real Time Multitrack MIDI Recorder and other MIDI tools during this Gesprächskonzert at SUPERBOOTH23."
Friday, May 12, 2023
Superbooth 2023: Retrokits - RK-8
video upload by sonicstate
"We spoke to Gerrit from Retrokits, makers of some of the finest and niftiest midi utilities and hardware. He gave us an update on their latest product, the RK8, a MIDI sequencer/recorder. Initially designed as a modern replacement of the MMT8, they have added a load of new features, including the much-requested multi-track length. You have eight tracks that can each hold 16 MIDI channels, and you can apply transformations to each channel individually. They have also added real-time MIDI recording, meaning that pitch bend and mod wheel changes can be recorded in addition to steps. The firmware has been updated to version 2.0, which now includes Bluetooth support, allowing the use of wireless devices.
Gerrit also demonstrated how the RK8 can be used as a master brain, as you can have up to 100 parts, each with different beat lengths, which can be changed seamlessly. You can mute and unmute parts, play with build-ups, and transpositions while playing parts. Gerrit showed us how it can be used in a performance and even connected it to an OP-Z, which received MIDI signals from the RK8. The RK8 can also send out DIN sync signals, allowing it to sync with older devices.
RK-8 Price: 359 Euros. RK-8 with wood panels price: 409 Euros"
Sunday, April 23, 2023
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."
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Monday, April 03, 2023
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"
Thursday, February 09, 2023
RK008 Menus: ALT+1 - LENGTH
video upload by Retrokits
"What's under RK008 button number 1??
Part Length, Time Signature, Scales and Part Name editing. In this video I'll show you a thing or two - or.. ehr maybe seven.
https://retrokits.com/rk008/
Note that the Flex MIDI Time Stretch and Thin Track / Zap Double Notes are RK008 firmware 1.17+ additions."
Friday, January 27, 2023
Thursday, January 19, 2023
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.)"
Saturday, December 17, 2022
Thursday, August 18, 2022
RK008 MIDI source recording - and track expanding
video upload by Retrokits
"One track on the RK008 can contain MIDI messages for any of the 16 MIDI channels - and what if you want to make a recording more editable afterwards: Meet the expand function.
When you do a track expand, the RK008 analyzes the MIDI data and determines if it is a drum track you want to expand or if it's MIDI data with multiple instruments. It works pretty neat!"
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
RK002/RK006 Sequencer Combo
video upload by Retrokits
"We already had the 'Split Brain Preset' on the RK006, but with the latest RK006 firmware there is also an option to add a MIDI FX chain into it. We use it to integrate it with our RK008 but it's also a perfect opportunity for the RK002 to do some magic.
Amongst the multitude of RK002 DUY firmwares here's one which turns the Korg Nanokontrol into a 8-step sequencer. Combined with the RK006 different port modes you can make a nice hybrid setup between MIDI and CV/Gate.
Here we mix&match the TR-606, Neutron and eventually the TR8s and Digitakt."
Wednesday, April 06, 2022
Small combos
video upload by Retrokits
"Adding the RK002 to the RK008 makes the volca sample 2 a nice multitimbral sample player. I Paired it up with the NTS1 for a bit of FX and synth sounds.
The RK002 Volca Sample 2 firmware can be installed via our DUY portal: http://duy.retrokits.com"
Sunday, September 19, 2021
BEST OF SUPERBOOTH21: Dreadbox Nymphes, Erica Synths PERKONS, Waldorf M, RK008 & much more!
video upload by BoBeats
"Today we are at SUPERBOOTH21 checking out the latest and greatest in synths & music tech. Become a Patron and support videos like this here: http://www.patreon.com/bobeats
00:00 intro
00:18 Waldorf M Sound Demo & Overview
02:57 Finegear Exclusive Teaser
03:58 Expressive-E OSMOSE first look
09:35 SUPER 6 DESKTOP
12:18 Dreadbox Nymphes Analog Poly
14:03 Erica Synths PERKONS drum machine (its crazy!)
15:46 Freds Lab Töörö & MORE
19:20 BEFACO Plethora (Yeah, I can't pronounce that!)
21:51 Enjoy Electronics GODFATHER (MUST SEE!)
24:37 Vermona DRM1 MK4 (can I justify getting one?)
26:20 ZAPS eurorack module (crazy cool!)
27:29 RetroKits RK008 MUST SEE
33:33 Patching Panda Modules
35:00 AE MODULAR and MORE!!
40:17 BONUS PERKONS SOUND DEMO"
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Friday, September 17, 2021
Monday, September 13, 2021
Sunday, September 12, 2021
RK-008 song mode
Tuesday, September 07, 2021
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.
Monday, September 06, 2021
New Retrokits RK008 Pocket Calculator Sequencer Coming to SUPERBOOTH21
This one was spotted and sent in via Soviet Space Child.
via @retrokitsdev
"RK008 in the wild! Two weeks to go until #superbooth so if you want to check out the next small BIG thing in real-time multitrack #midi recording booth W430 is the place to be!"
Reminded me of the Brother MDI-40 multitrack MIDI recorder. Brother made calculators as well.
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