Roland CR-8000 w/ Original Box SN 132507

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"The CR-8000 includes a blue LED upgrade kit from Technology Transplant and a Roland FS-1 foot switch."

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Computer Rhythm CR-8000

Published on Jun 9, 2015 Miguel d'Oliveira

"I see the Roland CR-8000 as the granddaddy of the 808 (they share the same sound engine) and a beautiful machine to work with.

This track was recorded onto Ableton Live and processed a little bit.
Other instruments on this are a Nord Stage 2 + Roland Juno 6.
The CR8000 also got a tiny lift from a UBK FATSO."

Roland CR-8000 | Unboxing

Published on Dec 10, 2019 Doctor Mix

"Today I unbox the CR-8000 by Roland... in Canada!"

One of my favorite things to do when traveling in the late 90s and early 2000s was to hit pawn shops. There's just something about picking up a used synth and checking it out in the hotel room. Sound dirty.. I'd always have to go through a cleaning ritual.

Roland TR 66 Modified Pics and MP3!

via Matia who has it listed for sale at VSE. "Hello everybody. Here is a real treat. I spent quiet a bit of time modifying this vintage Roland TR 66. The rare TR 66 is a simplified Roland CR 78. Not all of the CR 78 sounds are present but you have enough of the essentials to work with. I have done several mod's to this machine: I've added trigger inputs on banana jacks on the rear panel for each instrument so that a trigger signal can sequence/trigger the machine. To do this I've bypassed the internal sequencer but I've left all the wiring in place so if someone wants to return the machine to it's default status, it can be done. I've also added a breakout box over a DSUB cable to give the user control over the synthesis of the internal drum sounds. Kick decay and tune can be adjusted, Tom decay's can be adjusted, the Snare has a snappy control, and the Conga has a tune control. I've left one knob free for the user to configure should you want to add an additional modification. Everything is in great shape and the machine sounds wonderful. I've included a little demo of what the machine is capable of. One note about the triggers: to fire the machine off you need to use negative pulses (this is true of most older drum boxes including the CR 8000). With some additional modification the user can make the trigger inputs work with positive pulses (see Justin's excellent burnkit page for more info). However, there are plenty of DIY and premade solutions that work with this machine (wether MIDI to cv/gate converters or dedicated pulse generators). I predominantly used this machine with the Serge modulars' Dual Transient Generator."

ISLA Instruments Rhythm Imposer MK3 - Drum Machine

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Published on Oct 29, 2015 ISLA Instruments

Demo starts at 4:35. This is the first ISLA Instruments post on MATRIXYSNTH.

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"This is a heavily modified version of the Alesis HR-16 drum machine from the late 80s/90s. I have developed my own custom PCB board to house all the modifications I carry out and to keep the design clean and robust.

I will also consider swaps/trades for gear that interests me, dead or alive.. ask me... :)

Most notable features added are:
Ability to quickly replace sound bank chips using the quick release sockets mounted to the top of the unit (compatible with any of the soundbanks I have in my other listings)
Full LTC1799 Pitch Modification, allowing you to change the overall pitch of the whole machine (can go SUUUUUPER slow (a snare can last around 7seconds) ) and also around 20% higher in pitch. It's also worth noting that all sounds can individually pitched/tuned also as standard. It makes for great turntable style slow downs etc.

Updatable STEREO DSP FX System, including Low and High Pass filters, Bitcrush, reverb, delays etc. Used in conjunction with the multiple outputs makes the machine super powerful. Endless fun or just use it to make the sounds a little dirtier..

Gorgeous solid walnut side panels really set the look of the machine off.

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Aphex Twin's Old Synth

Alex Ball

"A brief look at an early Theis Modular Synthesizer (TMSS) from around 2002. This particular unit was originally owned by Richard D James / Aphex Twin.

0:00 Intro
0:23 Aphex Twin
1:09 What is the Theis Synthesizer?
2:06 Raw Demo Sequence
3:52 Summary
4:28 Contextual Demo

Other gear used in this video:
Roland System 100m
Roland System 500
Ryk 185 Sequencer
Roland Juno-6
Roland TR-707
Roland TR-606
Roland CR-8000 (samples)
Korg KR-55B
Yamaha DX7
Simmons SDS-3
Pollard Syndrum Twin
Fairlight CMI Drum Samples
Ibanez RM-80 Mixer"

Alex Ball synth vids

See the Theis label for more.

Turning Rhythm Machines into Drum Machines [INCLUDES FREE SAMPLES]

Published on Sep 12, 2019 Alex Ball

"I love the sound of old analogue rhythm machines, but I always wanted to be able to program them like my drum machines. Without the knowledge or skill to modify them, I thought that maybe multi-sampling them would give me what I was after.

I’m over the moon with the results and I think that the Kontakt multi versions sound awesome. Hopefully you’ll have fun with them too!

Download: http://bit.ly/RhythmMachines

Bit of background: Although the earlier rhythm machines were intended to accompany lone musicians (mainly organists) and were controlled with start/stop footswitches, they do crop up in a few records.

The 'Cha-Cha' preset from the TR-77 appears in Ultravox’s “Hiroshima Mon Amour” and it’s apparently the (rather processed) rhythm machine heard at the start of Squeeze’s “Take me I’m yours”. The seemingly popular “Cha-Cha” also appears at the start of Duran Duran’s “Girls on Film” albeit at a different pitch (perhaps done with tape speed).

The earlier version of the Rhythm 55B (the Rhythm 55) was also the very unit used by Joe Jackson on “Steppin’ Out”. In fact, he’s recently been bringing it out on tour with him: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcEYA...

The Korg is a bit of a hanger on being released in 1982 given that 808s, LinnDrums and DMXs were out by then. The Roland CR-5000 and CR-8000 also snuck into the 80s, but they were really at the end of this kind of instrument that had its heyday in the late 60s and 70s.

Instruments used in this video:
Roland Rhythm 77 / TR-77 (1972)
Korg Rhythm 55B / KR-55B (1982)
Roland SH-1000 (1973)
Korg MS-20 (1978)
ARP Odyssey model 2813 (1975)
Roland Juno-6 (1982)"

Clef Master Rhythm — Programmable Analogue Drum Machine

YouTube via julianjordan | February 26, 2010

"Here's a quick lesson in how to step-program a clef master rhythm"


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"Main Features
* Completely analogue sound generation
* 7 Instruments + Accent (Bass Drum, Low / High Tom, Snare, Rim Shot, Long / Short Cymbal)
* 3 Variations for Snare sound
* Adjustable parameters for each instrument (via trim-pots on the bottom)
* Analogue Low Pass Filter (Tone knob)
* Fully programmable via internal Step Sequencer
* Moog Style Knobs :)

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Roland SBX-80 Sync Box and MSQ-700 Sequencer

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via the description:
"Roland SBX-80 Sync Box as well as a Roland MSQ-700. Terrific vintage relics from our musical past. The Sync Box offers many options for sending and receiving different beat sources. I purchased this piece originally to (DIN)sync a TR-808 and/or Roland CR-8000 Drum machines with a tap tempo. This also works well to tap tempo for arpeggiators inputs on any period synth (Jupiter 4, 6, 8, Juno-60, Korg Mono/Poly etc...). I am including a DIN/SYNC cable with this particular piece (looks like a MIDI cable but pin-configured differently). Also included is a Roland MSQ-700."

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Roland CR-8000 with Analogue Solutions Mods

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"Amazing CR-8000 in pristine condition with Analogue Solutions tone mod and separate outs. You will not find one in better condition, plus you get the cool mods..."

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Roland CR-8000 Switching Board

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via Justin who is selling this to fund his "tr-404 (cr-8000/tr-505 drum machine hybrid) project which details can be found here"

Seven Minutes - Buchla, Euro & a CR-8000

Published on Mar 18, 2015 DJjondent

"This a a mix using a combo of Buchla, Eurorack & a modded Roland CR-8000. It's mostly a live performance which has then been tweaked and enhanced in Ableton.
The main Sequencer is the 208r on 5 step mode.
Choices joystick is modulating the 208 and Braids.
Braids itself is used in a number of modes which are switched live on the fly. ...Including the pulsing 'chord' sound and the Vowel setting.

For more info check out my blog:
http://djjondent.blogspot.com.au/2015..."

Roland CR-8000 CompuRhythm

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"Vintage analogue drums with preset and programmable drum sequences. This is the model before the TR-808 and shares some similarities but uses large button matrix to select different preset styles. everything works as it should. this is an old unit and so some discolouration on the case can be seen, along with a couple of tiny marks from use. (see pics for details) one preset button is a little sticky but comes good when used. This CR-8000 (pictured on right) has been heavily modified by a professional musician & veteran synthesizer guy. The work is top grade. mods include tonal mods and trigger/audio out interface, laminated overlay, BD with infinite sustain, overdrive and tuning effects, noise adjust and full control over most of the sound parameters of the machine. Also see: http://soundcloud.com/user7296796 [below] for sound examples of the ACTUAL unit. this is an awesome tweakable analogue drummie with din sync 24 input/output. another interfacing unit (pictured on left) may be available to the winning bidder by request 240 volt unit"

Latest tracks by Woody

Sternrekorder - Dried Out-Session (TR-808, SH-101, JX-3P, Polysix)

Published on Jul 6, 2018 sternrekorder

First take, no multitracking, no MIDI.
ERM Multiclock provides DIN sync to CR-8000 and TR-808.
All sequencers triggered by 808.

Drums - Roland TR808 + CR-8000 (hats and fills)
Bass - KORG Polysix with Tubbutec ModyPoly
BellPad - Roland JX-3P
Lead - Roland SH-101
FX - Strymon El Capistan, Yamaha REV100, SPX900

Roland CR-8000 CompuRhythm - Mint in Original Box

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"Almost brand new sample of CR-8000 barely used, it its original box with the original dust cover. EU 220V model. No blemishes, scratchings, decolorations or malfunctions. All buttons work perfectly. Extremely rare to find a vintage drum machine is this state."

This one was spotted and sent in via Jesús.

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CR-8000, Evolver, Kurzweil K2VX

Published on Feb 12, 2014 acreil·74 videos

"Dave Smith Instruments Evolver sequencer triggered by Roland CR-8000 (details on the trigger conditioning circuit here: http://acreil.wordpress.com/2014/01/1...), all overdubs are Kurzweil K2VX (no external samples used). Effect processors used: Ibanez SDR-1000, Tapco 4400."

Roland CSQ-600 Sequencer

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"Roland CSQ 600 Sequencer Extremely versatile roland CV/Gate sequencer (like four sh101 sequencers in a box) in great working condition with a small crack in left plastic cheek and some small cosmetic marks (see pictures) Is easy to use and great fun!! Can record in real time and loop or mix between four sequences or can be recorded in step mode for an accurate quantised feel. Can be synced with both the roland CR-8000 (TR-808 sounding drum machine) or the Future Retro Revolution (analogueTB-303 clone)"

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Roland Keyboards Vol 1 - Product Sheet Brochure Catalog

Additional scans in via Corey. This one features the Roland Keyboards Vol 1. This one is the motherload. Click here for additional brochures in via Corey. You can find hi-res copies here including a PDF for this one.

Featured:

MC-4 MicroComposer
System-100m
Jupiter-8
Jupiter-4
Promars
SH-2
SH-09
VP-330
Juno-6
MP-600 Combo Piano
Piano Plus 11 EP-11
EP-09 Electronic Piano
Piano Plus 70 HP-70 & 60 HP-60
RS-09 Organ Strings
SA-09 Saturn
VK-09 Electronic Organ
CSQ-600 Sequencer
CSQ-100 Sequencer
Cube-60 CK-60, 40 CK-40, & SST-120 Keyboard Amplifiers
TR-808
TR-606
TB-303
DR-55
CR-8000
CR-5000
CR-78
CR-68
Roland Rack Series
SPA-240 Stereo Power Amplifier
SPA-120 Stereo Power Amplifier
SBF-325 Stereo Flanger
SDD-320 Dimension D
SVC-350 Vocoder
SPV-355 P/V Synthesizer
SPH-323 Phase Shifter
SEQ-315 Graphic Equalizer
SEQ-331 Graphic Equalizer
SMX-880 Line Mixer
SDE-2000 Digita Delay
Guitar Amplifier JC Series
Mixing Amplifiers & Boss Mixers PA & KM Series
Echo Chambers
SRE-555 Chorus Echo
RE-150 Echo Chamber
RE-501 Echo Chamber
RE-201 Echo Chamber
DM-300 Delay Machine
DM-100 Delay Machine
RX-100 Reverb ADD
Keyboard Volume Pedal FV-200
MS-100 Monitor Speaker
Stands & Accessories
World Distributors

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Autumus - Escape From Me

YouTube via AtlantisLion | September 17, 2010

"Made with Roland SH-101 and Roland RS-09 synthesizers, and Roland TR-606 and Roland CR-8000 drum machines."

Synths in TV and Film

Note: some of the videos below have been pulled from YouTube, but I'm keeping mention of them up as a reference that they are out there.

Let the page load before scrolling - it's a long one.
Be sure to see the Synth Movies list and see the Synth Movies and Synth TV and Film labels for more.

1. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Synths: ARP 2500 played by Phillip Dodds, head of ARP Engineering, Yamaha CS-?.


2. Fame Synths: ARP 2600, MOOG Minimoog

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