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"First i demo a few patterns I programmed along some of the functionalities like "flam" (which affects either toms or snares depending on the state of the dedicated switch), "solo", "fill", "bass only", "second rhythm".
Then I program a pattern on the fly to show how straightforward it is to do (either in "TR" recording or in realtime).
After that I demo the presets of the unit and finally I hooked the Vermona to a Roland TR8S to use the latter as a MIDI pad and sequencer to play the DRM's sound."
"Analog drum machine from East Germany, often tagged as the "east block TR-808". I think it deserves better than this comparision, since it's a very nice sounding drum machine on its own, with many features for the time (MIDI, optional trigger input and individual outputs etc)
Unit was serviced, calibrated and is in fully working order. You could argue some switches sometimes mis trigger or double trigger but nothing major, and quite normal for a 40 years old technology.
Cosmetic is in very good condition with some wear of course."
"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. We can all agree that Roland created a few quite respectable drum machine like the Roland TR-808 , Roland TR-909 , Roland TR-606 and Roland TR-707 . However, since then their target demographic has dwindled: analog enjoyers have joined the Cult of Uli, people willing to RTFM are using next-generation Scandinavian abaci like Elektron Digitakt or Elektron Octatrack and real musicians switched to computers decades ago.
Today we are going to talk about Roland TR-8s. This 2018 flagship rhythm performer not only boasts a design language that clearly focuses on inner beauty - it also combines the played-out sounds of the 80s with the workflow of a 90s ROMpler.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro tune 00:57 Overview Roland TR8s 01:34 Sound Generators ( ACB , PCM Samples , User , FM Drum Synth ) 01:55 Updates ( Roland CR-78 ) 02:05 User Interface , Sound Parameters 02:20 Menu Diving 02:34 Kits, LFO 02:42 Buttons , Akai MPC - Style Pad 02:52 Sequencer , Workflow, Swing, Accents, Fills 03:29 Additional Features (Rolls, Substeps, Microtiming ) 03:41 Motion Recording , Parameter Locks , 03:57 Limitations, Melodies, 808 Bass 04:16 FX ( Roland SP-404 - Style Vinyl Effect ) 04:46 What else? ( SD Card , Computer Integration, Thanks) 05:35 Hate 05:58 Jam 1 (Triple Roland TB-3 Jam) 06:53 Jam 2 ( Elektro ) 07:47 Finale ( Footwork / Juke ) 08:17 Verdict"
"No drum machine is really complete without a punchy, snappy snare. Together with the kick, it creates the rhythmic backbone for most grooves.
So in my ongoing quest for creating a Roland-inspired modular drum machine, I knew I had to come up with a snare circuit that would complement the kick and hi-hat I‘ve already designed. After a lot of fine tuning, I landed on a circuit that can emulate a TR-606, TR-808 or TR-909 snare."
No drum machine is really complete without a punchy, snappy Snare Drum. Together with the Kick, it creates the rhythmic backbone for most grooves. So for our percussion-focused second season of educational DIY kits, we knew we had to come up with a Snare circuit that would complement the Kick and Hi-Hat we’ve already released. After a lot of fine tuning, here’s what we came up with: introducing mki x es.edu DIY Snare Drum.
Features Manual and CV controlled Tune Tune CV depth attenuator Manual Attack and Decay control Manual and CV Snappy (noise and tone crossfade) control Accent input
We – Erica Synths and Moritz Klein – have developed a series of educational DIY kits under the brand name mki x es.EDU with one specific goal in mind: to teach people with little-to-no prior experience how to design analog synthesizer circuits from scratch. What you’ll find in the box is not simply meant to be soldered together and then disappear in your rack. Instead, we want to take you through the circuit design process step by step, explaining every choice we’ve made and how it impacts the finished module.
NB! All kits in these series are simple and come with extensive user manuals which can be downloaded separately, therefore we will not provide customer support in case your DIY build fails to function or similar.
"Top 12 hit songs with drum machine intros. Roland, Oberheim, Linndrum, Korg, E-mu, Alesis, they all made drum machines that would rock the world and artists like Phil Collins, Queen, Tears for Fears, Human League, Prince, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen (yes, even him) soon started using them.
00:00 Intro
00:15 Sexual Healing Roland TR-808
00:30 Take Me Home Roland TR-909
00:47 Steppin' Out Korg Kr-55
01:04 Radio Ga Ga Linndrum
01:23 Blue Monday Oberheim DMX
01:37 Shout E-mu Drumulator
01:58 Don't You Want Me? Linn LM-1
02:14 Streets of Philadelphia Alesis HR-16
02:32 In the Air Tonight Roland CR-78
02:48 Need You Tonight Roland TR-707
03:02 Clear Boss DR-55
03:17 Top Gun Anthem Roland TR-808"
"I was asked about how fast the internal random LFO is. Hard tell. So I decided to make a demo on the capacities of the internam modulation of MAM ADX-1.
A technically 100% identical re-issue is MODE MACHINES ADX-1.
Sorry for the dirty left thumb: I had to fix my bike today. So bike is fixed but grease is very persistent ;-)
MAM ADX-1 is a very handy 5 voice Analog Drum Expander with single and stereo outs. Affordable back in the day but quite rare right now with a corrisponding higher price. It features the classic analog drum sounds like ROLAND TR-808, 909, KORG Mini Pops etc. Here it was triggered with LOGIC PRO via MIDI.
MAM or MUSIC AND MORE discontinued it. Their latest product was a 303 sound expander called MB-33 launched in 2015. There was a second edition of this dummer by MODE MACHINES in black an silver at about the same time."
"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. Nothing is sacred . After weeks of brand-new direct-to-Bad Gear game changers even hardened internet trolls like me fancy a little palette cleanser.
Today we are going to talk about the original Roland TR-707. This vintage drum machine and digital sibling to the more iconic TR-808 and TR-909 is mostly perceived in one of two ways: a timeless classic for both realistic drum sounds and futuristic 80s house OR the most boring and obsolete cheesebox since whatever Casio came up with back then.
Thanks to Philipp of Feedback Underground Studios for giving me access to his beautiful artifact. Serious requests are welcome to: fbugs@gmx.at
Chapters: 00:00 Intro tune 00:54 Overview Roland TR707 01:22 Limitations Pt. 1, Mixer 01:47 Audio Quality, Bit Depth 02:04 Drum Sounds ( 80s drums ) 02:51 Multiple Outputs 03:02 TR Sequencer (like 808 , 909 ), Workflow, Pattern Chaining, Accent, Track Mode 03:32 Connectivity, Limitations Pt. 2, Sync 04:01 Tonal Variations ( Roland TR-727 , Circuit Bending , ROM Expansion) 04:23 Pricing, Thanks!!! 04:33 Hate 05:00 Jam 1 (Is it House ???) 05:54 Jam 2 ( Industrial Dub ) 06:49 Finale (Proto Phonk Orchestral Synthwave ) 07:19 Verdict"
This is a total game changer for more than the obvious reasons - the Solton Programmer 24 has a sequencer, 8 separate drum volume sliders and 8 audio outputs as well as trigger capabilities for the individual drum sounds. It also sends clock and has Midi in/out/thru so it can be easily incorporated to whatever you got cooking with other machines.
It’s a non-invasive modification and fully reversible - no soldering - no drilling holes anywhere - it's installed by simply removing the four original drums eproms inside and hooking up a small additional board in place of two of them.
The modificationis divided in 4 memory banks of 4 drum kits each - you program the banks to your preference - this way you can quickly switch between the drum kits you use the most - or you can of course toggle through all the 32 drum kits sequentially. Programming the memory banks is easy and sll the instructions you need are provided on Reverb :
The Solton Programmers drum section can accomodate 13 drum sounds per kit. Some of the drum machines included featured have considerably less sounds and in those cases Andrea, the inventor and seller of the drum chip, has added more drum sounds in the same realm as the drum machine in question. Due to the architecture of the Solton Programmer 24 the sample rate is 8 bit PCM 22500 Hz which sounds low but is definitely sufficient to maintain character and punchiness - I think it sounds damn good. This video was made a few months ago and features a trial version that's now been upgraded - clips and smaller issues sometimes heard in the video have been ironed out and fixed on the version that's available for purchase.
Here's the complete list of featured drum machines
"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about Roland TR-06 . Does it even make sense to release a digital drum machine based on the not so iconic Roland TR-606 ? Was the analog Behringer RD-6 first this time? Did we need another Roland Boutique reissue of a a vintage drum machine and 80s classic like the tr606 and why would anyone want this ? Do the additional sounds taken from other machines like the Roland TR-808 and Roland TR-909 make a difference?"
Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:04 Overview Roland TR06
01:29 Drum Sounds
01:56 Tweaking the Drum Sounds
02:30 Additional Drum Sounds ( 808 , 909 ,...)
02:56 FX Section
03:21 Sequencer
03:43 Step Loop, Triggers for Modular / Eurorack
03:53 What else??? Pricing, Thanks
04:24 Hate
04:49 Jam 1 ( Electro Funk )
05:46 Jam 2 ( Downtempo Acid )
06:41 Finale ( 90s IDM Breakbeat )
07:14 Verdict"
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Best of Roland VP330 Vocoder Plus all synthesizer sounds: Roland VP330 Vocoder Plus Mk.2 (1979) drums: Boss DR-55, Korg KR-55B, Keio Minipops Junior, Roland TR-808, LinnDrum
Setlist 0:06 The Vocoder Plus 0:43 Voices 1:26 VP330 Human Voice Choir 1:42 Air In The Hair 2:35 Mixed Choir Strings 2:51 The Year 1979 4:04 Wannabe 4:39 Beauty & Beast 5:14 Snowfall 5:51 Full Strings - Choir 6:22 808 Vocoder 6:30 VP Symphony 7:03 Venus & Mars
Classic Analog Stringmachines from the 70s. The full playlist:"
"Hip-hop and electro icon Egyptian Lover invites you inside his studio space for an analog jam session featuring the Moog 16-Channel Vocoder, Moog Matriarch, Moog Grandmother, and Roland TR-808.
In this video, the veteran electronic musician, DJ, MC, and producer is joined by keyboardist and long-time collaborator Brian Ellis to create a complete track based around the vocoder’s powerful sound transformation and customization possibilities. Watch and learn!
"Step into the rhythm and soul of an era with the "90s House Dream" sound pack, a curated collection that pays homage to the golden era of house music. This pack takes you on a journey back to the Summer of Love and the hallowed halls of the Hacienda, where legends were made and the house beat was born.
The Birth of a Movement: A Story of Rhythm and Unity
In the heart of the 90s, the Hacienda became a beacon of musical innovation. It was here, amidst the ecstasy of the Summer of Love, that house music found its heartbeat. This sound pack weaves the tale of this vibrant era, capturing the essence of the legends who shaped the sounds of the dance floor.
Featuring Tracks Inspired by House Music Icons
The soulful chords in this collection echo the deep, emotive style of artists like Frankie Knuckles, whose mastery at the turntables earned him the title "Godfather of House."
The deep, emotive leads resonate with the artistic spirit of Larry Heard, also known as Mr. Fingers. His innovative approach to deep house brought a level of sophistication and emotion to the genre, elements that are carefully replicated in these sounds.
In the experimental sounds of the pack, the influence of Kevin Saunderson is evident. His blending of techno with house pushed the boundaries of what the genre could be, a legacy that lives on in the innovative sounds of this collection.
Note there are three videos in the player above. You can use the player controls to skip around.
"Step into the rhythm and soul of an era with the '90s House Dream' sound pack, a curated collection that pays homage to the golden era of house music. This pack takes you on a journey back to the Summer of Love and the hallowed halls of the Hacienda, where legends were made and the house beat was born.
The Birth of a Movement: A Story of Rhythm and Unity
In the heart of the 90s, the Hacienda became a beacon of musical innovation. It was here, amidst the ecstasy of the Summer of Love, that house music found its heartbeat. This sound pack weaves the tale of this vibrant era, capturing the essence of the legends who shaped the sounds of the dance floor.
Featuring Tracks Inspired by House Music Icons
The soulful chords in this collection echo the deep, emotive style of artists like Frankie Knuckles, whose mastery at the turntables earned him the title 'Godfather of House.'
The deep, emotive leads resonate with the artistic spirit of Larry Heard, also known as Mr. Fingers. His innovative approach to deep house brought a level of sophistication and emotion to the genre, elements that are carefully replicated in these sounds.
In the experimental sounds of the pack, the influence of Kevin Saunderson is evident. His blending of techno with house pushed the boundaries of what the genre could be, a legacy that lives on in the innovative sounds of this collection.
A Portal to the 90s House Scene
'90s House Dream' isn't just a sound pack; it's a tribute to a timeless era. Each element is carefully crafted to transport you back to a time when house music was more than just a genre - it was a movement, a unifying force. It's a tribute to timeless creations, offering producers and music enthusiasts a chance to relive and reinvent the sounds that shaped a generation.
At a glance:
Pack Highlights: A Fusion of Past and Future
Energize Your Tracks: This pack offers 64 patches, each designed to embody the essence of classic 90s house music. From deep and driving basslines that capture the genre's soulful roots to rhythmic chords that resonate with the era's upbeat energy, and pulsating leads that echo the timeless melodies of house classics.
Deep, Dancefloor-Ready Drums: At the core of house music is its unmistakable beat, and with 64 drum sounds, this pack delivers just that. Each drum has been carefully selected and processed using a Studer tape A800, ensuring a sound that is both deep and punchy, perfect for creating tracks that resonate with the authentic feel of a 90s dancefloor.
Craft Your Unique Sound: The pack also includes 20 creatively inspired sessions. These sessions are more than just sound collections; they are gateways to musical exploration, offering a range of sonic landscapes from the nostalgic beats of retro house to the innovative rhythms of modern productions.
Broad Compatibility: Understanding the diverse needs of today's producers, "90s House Dream" is made to fit into any setup effortlessly. It is fully compatible with both the classic circuit edition and the Novation Circuit tracks, making it a versatile addition to any music producer's toolkit.
Special Hacienda Version: As a tribute to the iconic Hacienda club, this pack features a special Hacienda Version. It includes a classic collection of Roland TR 808, TR 909, TR 707, and TB 303 patterns, meticulously recreated to bring the quintessential sound of the Hacienda era to your music production.
Synthesized, analog hi-hats are pretty fascinating. That’s because emulating any kind of cymbal using an analog circuit is tough, since the sound a real cymbal produces is not quite pure noise – but also not really harmonic.
Still, a couple classic drum machines like the Roland TR-606 and TR-808 took their best shot at it, with quite strange sounding results that I personally really like. So I decided to follow suit and came up with this simple, but very versatile and crunchy sounding DIY hi-hat circuit."
Chapters
00:00 Intro & Sound Demo
01:30 Hi-Hat Basics
03:21 Metallic Noise Gen
06:25 Bandpass Filter
13:55 Distortion/VCA
19:12 Envelope/Gate-To-Trigger
22:10 Highpass Filter
26:50 Open Hi-Hat
28:32 Tune Control
35:34 Outro
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Best of TIRACON 6V Synthesizer
all synthesizer sounds: TIRACON 6V Synthesizer (Made in GDR, 1987)
drums: Boss DR-55, Korg KR-55B, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-707, Linndrum, Simmons SDS-8
Setlist
0:06 Intro
0:22 Leipzig
1:10 Choir
1:24 Forgotten Country
1:56 Sweeper
2:07 Happy Days
2:39 Monotony
3:07 Abaddon House
3:47 VEB"
"Welcome to another non - Bad Gear episode. I built ReBirth for real and this happened. Propellerhead Rebirth RB-338, the iconic 90s music production software and virtual groovebox was my first electronic musical instrument. Since then I had the dream of reconstructing the classic setup consisting of a Roland TR-808, a Roland TR-909, two Roland TB-303 and specific set of effects. Can we recreate the software workflow, are the famous vintage instruments as great as anybody is telling you and is all this worth the hassle?
Respect to the Rebirth scene which is alive and kicking, check out World of RB-338: https://www.youtube.com/@worldofrb-338
LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER did some awesome videos about his DIY midi controller for the original Rebirth running on old iMacs: [posted here]
Thanks to Philipp of Feedback Underground Studios for giving me access to his absurdly awesome collection. Serious requests are welcome to: fbugs@gmx.at"
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:28 History of Rebirth-338
00:51 The Original Instruments
01:15 ReWire Integration
01:39 What did Roland think of all this???
01:50 Other stuff
02:02 Concept of the Setup
02:10 Midi Sync, DIN Sync
02:30 Clocking
02:44 Recording Audio, Multitrack
02:55 Why not just use a Mixer???
03:01 Pre-mixing sounds, DAW, Monitor Mix
03:16 Jam 1 (no Effects)
03:49 That didn't work out so well
04:01 Much Better!!! Adding Effects
04:15 PCF (Pattern Controlled Filter)
04:35 Delay
04:48 Distortion, Reamping
05:02 Compressor
05:11 FX Integration, Routing
05:27 Jam 2 (Full Rebirth Functionality)
06:04 Thanks & Vintage Synth B-Roll
06:20 Conclusion
07:11 POV Rehearsal Take
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Best of Roland SH-101 Synthesizer all synthesizer sounds: Roland SH-101Synthesizer (1981) drums: Boss DR-55, Korg KR-55B, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-707, Linndrum, Simmons SDS-8
Setlist 0:06 Intro 0:14 Therapy 0:41 Red Devil 1:04 Gate Off 1:47 XOX 2:21 Sample/Hold 2:28 Meditation 2:51 Elektropolka 2:29 Filter Kaffee 3:40 Alarm 3:47 On Tour 3:54 On Video 4:04 Classic Sequences
The Roland SH-101 Synthesizer from the year 1981 is a classic monophonic analog synth. Here can you find the full SH-101 playlist with single sound demos and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy. The SH-101 playlist :"
Fifty Years of Legendary Roland Synths and Drum Machines and Thousands of Iconic Sounds in One Powerful Super Instrument, Available Exclusively on Roland Cloud
Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 14, 2023 — Roland introduces GALAXIAS, a powerful new software-based musical instrument available exclusively on Roland Cloud. Roland has been a pioneer in music technology for over half a century, delivering a continuous stream of influential instruments and effects that have fueled countless hits, defined genres, and driven cultural trends. With GALAXIAS, musicians and producers can explore and experience them all in one creative environment.
GALAXIAS runs as a standalone application on macOS and Windows. It will also be available in VST3 and AU plug-in formats for DAW music production soon after the initial release. Within GALAXIAS, users can work with any instrument on Roland Cloud and instantly access a vast searchable library with over 20,000 ready-to-play sounds. From historic icons such as the JUPITER-8, TR-808, and D-50 to modern instruments like ZENOLOGY and SYSTEM-8, GALAXIAS harnesses Roland's evolving sonic legacy into a single “Super Instrument” with infinite creative possibilities.
GALAXIAS provides the ability to layer up to four instruments and create massive sonic superclusters called Scenes. Every layer has its own key range, transpose, and MIDI input settings, plus a dedicated arpeggiator. Convenient learn and drag functionality makes it fast and easy to build intricate sounds that are deeply engaging and demand attention. Ultra-powerful macro controls offer a new level of expression with simultaneous operation of up to 128 parameters via internal LFOs or an external MIDI controller. Scenes can be organized in Setlists for live performances, complete with gapless transitions for a seamless stage experience.
In addition to the formidable effects within each individual instrument, GALAXIAS provides two insert effects per layer and two global send effects. A growing collection of authentic Roland and BOSS effects are on hand, and it’s possible to route layers to various external destinations for further processing.
The inspiring GALAXIAS interface has been carefully forged for rapid creativity and instant satisfaction. Everything is logically organized, making it simple to go deep and quickly translate ideas into great-sounding tracks. Users can delve into a single instrument layer, tweak the complete set of parameters, and get the experience of using the original hardware with Roland’s classic instrument plug-ins. With the full-screen Immersive View, the focus can be toggled between the entire Scene and an individual instrument or effect using a single click or key command.
Included with Roland Cloud Ultimate membership, GALAXIAS is a rapidly evolving platform instrument that will continue to improve with new sounds and capabilities added regularly. A 30-day free Ultimate trial provides access to GALAXIAS and everything Roland Cloud offers, including software versions of vintage Roland instruments, ZENOLOGY, Sound Packs, Wave Expansions, Zenbeats, and much more.
Availability & Pricing Roland GALAXIAS is available now in the U.S. exclusively with the Roland Cloud Ultimate membership, which is $199 annually or $19.99 monthly.
"Here is a short video that show you the assembly process of the M-118a, first drum module of the system 100M serie.
-All informations about the M-118a: http://www.e-licktronic.com/home/2-1-...
"M-118a is a part of our M-100 Series modules fully compatible with the Roland System 100M series rack.
M-118a is a full analog drums modules combined with a dedicated sequencer. Drums are analog bassdrum and analog snaredrum inspired by the famous Roland TR-808 Drum computer combined with a two tracks trig sequencer inspired by the unique Mutable instrument GRIDS sequencer. Many thanks to Emilie GILLET, creator of Mutable instruments, to let me use and customize his sequencer.
M-118a is sold as a partial kit or preassembled kit"
