ACE TONE Rhythm Ace FR3 / ROLAND Jupiter4

Uploaded on Jan 30, 2012 mick frigerio

"Rhythm Ace FR3, Jupiter 4, Dynachord EC 280"

ACE TONE Rhythm Ace FR3

Published on Aug 25, 2012

"ACE TONE Rhythm Ace FR3, Dynacord EC280, Super 76, Roland Space Echo, Duesenberg CC"

ACE TONE Rhythm Ace FR3 plays DUODENUM

Published on Jun 26, 2014

"Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR3 with MIDI 2 Coil Interface"

Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR3

Published on Feb 1, 2013

"Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR3, Framus Guitar, MCI Tape Recorder"

Ace Tone Rhythm Ace with MIDI

YouTube via rolandsh1000

"This is a short demo of an Ace Tone Rhythm Ace Drum Machine to which I added MIDI trigger capability.

It's being triggered by an Oberheim DX'a' (the 'a' was the last DX model made by Oberheim and featured stock MIDI), running a few simple patterns.

The Rhythm Ace has about 9-10 drum sounds, most of them are made using resonant transistor oscillator circuits - all the transistors are Germanium - with inductors. There are no IC's anywhere within the Rhythm Ace (well, now there is with the MIDI board). Ace Tone ultimately became Roland, and while the classic TR-808 typically uses a different type of drum oscillator circuit, it's interesting to me that the Rhythm Ace seems to have a Roland quality to the sound.

The MIDI board is made by Highly Liquid and is actually intended for use in the Atari 2600. I added some interface circuitry that inverts and creates brief decaying-exponential triggers from the pulses of the Highly Liquid board.

One limitation here is that the Ace Tone COULD respond dynamically to the triggers, as the sound varies depending upon the shape and size of the trigger pulse. I didn't optimize for that, and that's pretty much why you don't here any open hats or low congas. And you CAN get the bass to boom a la 808 by tweaking a trimpot in the Rhythm Ace, but I held it back a bit here.

I do apologize for the lack of bass here - it's due to the lousy mic on my video camera. Someday I'll get my act together and record these videos with a mixed line-in to the camera."

Ace Tone (Roland) Rhythm Ace Drum Machines Comparison Test

Published on Jan 27, 2018 SUBTOKYOSHOP

"Ace Tone (the forerunner of Roland) Rhythm Ace Drum Machines Comparison Test

1. Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-6
2. Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-7L
3. Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-8L

recorded with Drawmer LX-20 compressor and Ableton Live"

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Vintage Drum Machine Demos & Book - RHYTHM MACHINES The Rise and Fall of the Presets

video upload by Momtnz

"RHYTHM MACHINES - The Rise And Fall Of the Presets - by Alex Graham

Rhythm machines – the precursor to what we in the modern age refer to as a drum machine. This book documents the emergence of the preset pattern electronic rhythm instruments that (for a time) were used as a viable alternative to the drummer. Contained within are the Rhythmates, Rhythm Aces, Rhythm Boxes, Rhythmers, Rhythm Kings, Rhythm Masters, Donca Matics, Mini Pops and many more. Nearly three hundred rhythm instruments are documented here, with over two hundred pictures and information provided on their country of origin, instrument sounds, patterns and features. The book is a ‘must have’ for collectors, vintage instrument enthusiasts and recording artists.

For information on purchasing this unique book, follow the links here:

https://www.amazon.com/Rhythm-Machine...

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rhythm-Machi..."
video uploads by Momtnz

This is one massive playlist of 68 videos. You can use the player controls to skip around.
The Godwin DM32 gets my vote for best looking rhythm machine.

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02 04 23 Synton Fenix & Rhythm Ace X

video upload by batchas

"Scrotum Lab's Rhythm Ace X synched to Synton Fenix III.
Audio out from Rhythm Ace X goes into Phaser of Synton Fenix IId.
No external effect added."

Modded Rhythm Ace.

Update:

Rhythm Ace X and Synton IId Phaser

"Audio out from Scrotum Lab's Rhythm Ace X goes into Phaser of Synton Fenix IId. No external effect added."

Reverb Drum Machines | The Complete Collection Sample Pack for Free

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"Over 50 volumes of vintage, rare, and landmark drum machines that narrate the history of this modern instrument—from the inception of this invention to relevant contemporary devices—this collection covers any and all electronic rhythm needs and sonic character.

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Vintage Drum Synth Demos by You Are The Robots

video uploads by You Are The Robots

Arturia Keystep Pro was used to sequence those w/o built in rhythm sections. Use the player controls to skip around.

Playlist:
Sears Rhythm-Matic vintage analog drum machine with built-in speaker
SYNSONICS ELECTRONIC DRUM MODEL 5300 - A Very Rare Vintage Analog Drum Synthesizer | DEMO
POLLARD SYNDRUM 178 Vintage Analog Drum Synth Triggered By Arturia Beatstep Pro | DEMO
BOSS DR. PAD DRP-1 - Vintage Digital Drum Pad | DEMO
ROLAND CR-68 COMPURHYTHM - Vintage Analog Drum Machine | DEMO
ACE TONE RHYTHM ACE FR-1 - Vintage Analog Drum Machine | DEMO
NOMAD RHYTM MAKER 12 - Vintage Analog Drum Machine | DEMO
Vintage Analog WHIPPANY ELECTRONICS RHYTHM MASTER RM -10 Drum Machine W/ DIY Mods | DEMO
KEIO DONCA MATIC KORG MINI POPS 5 - Vintage Analog Drum Machine | DEMO
WURLITZER SWINGIN’ RHYTHM 5020 Vintage Analog Drum Machine | DEMO
WELSON SUPER-MATIC S12 Vintage Analog Italian Drum Machine 1971 | Demo
Mattel Synsonics Drums - Vintage Drum Machine
Univox SR-95 Vintage Drum Machine
Nomad Rhythm 12 - Vintage drum machine
Realistic Concertmate - Vintage Drum Machine / Metronome
Oberheim DXa (DX w/ factory midi) - Vintage drum machine
Roland CR 5000 - vintage analog drum machine
Modified Roland TR 606 - Vintage analog drum machine
Tama Techstar TAM500 - Analog Drum Synth
Rhythm Ace FR-2L With Issues - Vintage Drum Machine
Univox SR 55 - Vintage Analog Drum Machine
Whippany Rhythm Master - Vintage Analog Drum Machine
Sears Rhythm Matic R1000 - Vintage Analog Drum Machine
Simmons Digital Clap Trap - Vintage Clap Machine
Mattel Synsonics Pro - Analog Drum Machine
Univox MR8 Micro Rhythmer - Vintage Analog Drum Machine
MTI Auto-Orchestra Analog Drum Machine Bass & Strings Machine
Wurlitzer Swingin' Rhythm Analog Drum Machine
Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-3 - Vintage Analog Drum Machine For Sale On Ebay

1972 Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-6 Videos by Synthies & Ronan

Published on Feb 19, 2018 Synthies & Ronan

Playlist:
1. making techno with a drum machine from 1972
2. session w/ rhythm ace fr-6 + effects (first hands-on)
3. EDM Jam w/ Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-6 (Roland TR-55)
4. I am in love with the Rhythm Ace FR-6 (*Roland TR-55) Techno Techno, ja

"*The FR-6 design would later be updated and released by Ikutaro Kakehashi in Roland’s TR Series. (Roland TR-55 Rhythm Arranger)

...and by the way Moby has two of these 😎 check out the seventh second in the link below:"

Moby's Drum Machine & Synth Collection

1972 ACE TONE Rhythm Ace FR-7L Video Demo

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"1972 ACE-TONE FR-7L Rhythm Ace Vintage Analog Drum Machine Roland TR-77 CR-78

Has scratch on front of folding music stand on top but works and sounds great (see video)!

I'm not sure when this model came out. It's nearly identical (in layout and sound) to the Roland Rhythm 77 (TR-77) which came out in 1972. But it adds a few extra patterns and several sounds heard on the Roland CR-78 years later. It also features cancel buttons very similar to the CR-78.

The Ace Ton Rhythm Ace FR-7L features:

33 rhythm patterns which can be combined by pressing multiple buttons simultaneuosly to get more personalized patterns
Cancel buttons for cymbal, guiro, snare and bass drum - one cap is missing but switch works fine
Cymbal/bass drum balance knob
Pedal start/stop trigger input on back
High and low outputs"

ACE TONE Rhythm Ace FR1 & Roland Jupiter-4

Uploaded on Jan 28, 2012 mick frigerio

"Ace Tone FR1, Roland Jupiter4, Dynacord ec280, MCI Tape Recorder"

ACE TONE RHYTHM ACE FR-1

Published on Aug 26, 2012

"Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR1 with MIDI and 11 Instrument Out. FX Left Dynacord Super76/ Right Dynacord Ec 280"

Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-7L Rhythm Machine + Roland RE-201 Space Echo

Published on May 29, 2017 SubTokyoShop

"Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-7L Rhythm Machine
+ Roland RE-201 Space Echo

Rhythm Ace FR-7L is base model for Roland Rhythm 77"

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Which Rhythm Ace started it all?

Update: The Korg Donca Matic DA-20 circa 1963, predates the Rhythm Ace by a year. Thanks 100M for pointing out the Donca Matic in the comments for this post. : )

I was reading about the history of Rebirth at http://www.rebirthmuseum.com. They have a good piece starting with Mr. Ikutaro Kakehashi. In 1964 he presented the Ace Electronics Rhythm Ace at his first US tradeshow. Was this the first groove box? : ) Soon after he formed Roland Corporation, and was directly responsible for the Roland TB303, TR808, and TR909.

I found some shots of the Rhythm Ace on Audio Playground's Synth Museum. Two are pictured below. Anyone know which was the first model and which was presented by Mr. Ikutaro Kakehashi all those years ago?

Japanese Rack Reverb Comparison Test 02 with Ace Tone FR 6 Rhythm Ace

Published on Oct 18, 2018 SUBTOKYOSHOP

"Japanese Rack Reverb Comparison Test 02
with Ace Tone FR 6 Rhythm Ace Drum Machine

1. Vesta Fire RV-2 Dual Reverberation Device (Stereo Spring Reverb)
2. Yamaha SPX90II Multi Effect Processor (Digital Multi Effect - #64 Rev4 Plate)
3. Sony DPS-R7 Reverberator (Digital Multi Effect - #2 Studio Ambience for Drum)

with
Ace Tone FR-6 Rhythm Ace Drum Machine
Drawmer LX20 Dual Expander Compressor

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Ace Tone Rhythm Ace y EKO Super Tiger 61

YouTube via sonoiris
"Ace Tone Rhythm Ace y EKO Super Tiger 61"

Ace Tone Rhythm Ace y EKO Super Tiger 61 (2)

Testing a Rhythm Ace with Gated AM/FM Radio by Mystery Circuits

Rhythm Ace testing 2015 Published on Jan 19, 2017 mysterycircuits

"Rhythm Ace testing out before putting it all together. Snare is AM/FM radio, melody is Yamaha CS01 gated through Rhythm Ace. Video from 2015."

Nihon Hammond & Ace Tone (Pre ROLAND) Rhythm Ace FR-6 Drum Machines

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Ace Tone (Pre ROLAND) Rhythm Ace FR-6 SN 078045 via this auction

Nihon Hammond Rhythm Ace FR-6 SN 571308 via this auction

Note the different branding SN plates on the back.

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Moby's Drum Machines For Sale

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You can find them on Reverb here.

Don't miss the video here.

Update: some pics and details captured. I made the mistake of trying to capture them all and then realized how many were listed. :) I ended up switching to the more esoteric models. Quite a few have never been featured here on MATRIXSYNTH before. What's a little bit interesting, is only two new labels were needed, one for Domino and one for Side-Kick-Er. All other brands have been featured before. See the labels at the bottom of this post. Side note: Blogger limits the number of characters to 200 for labels, so I wasn't able to capture them all for this post. You can always search for the brand names featured for more. I assume most do this anyway. The labels are more for maintenance and for finding posts that may not feature brand names in descriptions.

Pictured:

Realistic Concertmate Electronic Accompanist-Metronome

"Fully analog rhythmic companion utilizing 5 beat buttons to combine how you wish. Features metronome, speaker and line out, and tempo control.

Serial: 42-2103. Works with no issue."

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Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-2L

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"This is a picture of my Rhythm Ace and its current condition. I'm in the process of re-programing the rhythm sets."

inside a Rhythm Ace

MULTIVOX RHYTHM ACE FR-3 | Vintage Rhythm Box 1979 | HD Demo

YouTube Published on Jun 3, 2012 by AnalogAudio1

"(c) 2012 by AnalogAudio1

This is a quite rare little analog rhythm box from 1979. The features are nothing special, but the sound overall is much better than other rhythm boxes of that era. It has a deep bassdrum and a crispy snare.

It's from MULTIVOX, not ACE Electronics (former Roland). Before the Multivox came along, Ace Electronics made several rhythm boxes which are also called "Rhythm Ace". These have nothing to do with the Multivox. The mechanical hardware looks to me like old Korg Minipops units. Was Korg involved? ;-)

All rhythms are combinable. I played the Multivox with a little reverb."

Ace Tone Rhythm FR-1

via this auction

"Ace Tone Rhythm Ace Full Auto FR-1... I read online that this is a drum machine from about 1970, the sticker on the back says Rhythm Ace Full Auto Model FR-1 AC 117V, 50 60 C/S, 3 W, Made in Japan, Ace Eectronics Industry Inc., this has many sound effects including Cow Bell..."

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