Knobcon 2018: Therevox - Like an Ondes but more synthy

Published on Sep 9, 2018 sonicstate

"The Therevox at Knobcon 2018 - with a two oscillator, multi-wave analog synth, with resonant filter, FX loop combined with an Ondes type keyboard and expression buttons."

Behringer RD-808 Drum Machine (808 Clone) At Knobcon 2018

Published on Sep 9, 2018 Synthtopia

"At Knobcon 2018, we talked with Behringer about their new RD-808 drum machine, an updated clone of the classic Roland TR-808.

The video features a preview and audio demos of their first 'tool-made' sample - the first prototype made with using the production materials and techniques."

Terry Hunter and the Roland TR-909

Published on Sep 9, 2018 RolandChannel

"In celebration of September 9—#909DAY—Roland sat down with Chicago house legend, Terry Hunter at the recent Playlist Retreat hosted by DJ Jazzy Jeff. In our chat, Terry shared his memories of the impact the Roland TR-909 made in Chicago House in the late 80s/early 90s and which DJ had "the one" – the 909 that sounded bigger than all others."

Jeff Mills and the Roland TR-909

Published on Sep 9, 2018

"TR-909 Work Out” from DVD “Exhibitionist 2” by Jeff Mills
©2014 Axis Records

Jeff Mills is widely considered to be the world’s most progressive Techno DJ and Producer. His musical journey—having originated in Detroit—has seen one instrument join him through the decades: the Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer. His connection, and performance, with the 909 has set the standard of live electronic music performance with the critically acclaimed 'Exhibitionist 2' documentary a Techno hardware masterclass.

In celebration of September 9, a.k.a. #909DAY, Roland sat down with Jeff Mills in Paris, France to better understand how the 909 helps realise Jeff’s unique musical vision and gain some insight into his perspective of the future of electronic music.

Full interview: https://mixmag.net/feature/909-brandededitorial

WeAreAmpify: We got a TR-909!

Published on Sep 9, 2018 WeAreAmpify

"Happy 909 day! Pete left London to visit Seb who luckily had a Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer sat in his flat courtesy of Novation & Focusrite. Even 35 years on, this iconic piece of hardware still sounds impressive.

You can download the 909 Soundpack on Blocs Wave now (iOS devices only):
https://tinyurl.com/yarxnsul

Happy music making,
Team Ampify."

[Roland 909 Day Demo] Juno-1 / TR-8 / RE-20 / 101-VCF / JP6-VCF

Published on Sep 9, 2018 gstormelectro

"Audio and Video by G-Storm Electro c. 2018

Today a special setup for 909 Day!
Featuring some classic Roland circuits.
The highly underrated Alpha Juno-1 on pads and leads.
Getting a dose of cloudy reverb from Strymon Big Sky.
A TR-8 deploying the 909 kit in floor-thumping action.
Smashed to extra crunchy bits in the DBX 166A compressor/limiter.
My RE-20 Space Echo pedal on delay.
The 101-VCF has its input overdriven by Pittsburgh Synthesizer Box.
And the Rozendal CEM3340 VCO going into the JP6-VCF.
Having its resonant arse kicked around my Spring Tank Reverb.
Beatstep Pro on sequencing duty.

Some audio post-processing in Cubase 7."

#909day Roland TR-8 solo play!

Published on Sep 9, 2018 VC FOX

"Happy 909 day!"

New Behringer RD-909 Revealed on 9/09 - #909Day

via Behringer


"Rhythm Designer RD-909 Features

Recreation of one of the most sought after and influential drum machines

10 original drum sounds: Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Low Tom, Mid Tom, High Tom, Rim-Shot, Hand-Clap, Cymbal, Open-Hat, Closed-Hat

Complete control over voice dynamics with per voice accent and flam

64-step sequencer with storage of up to 64 patterns and 16 songs with continuously variable swing

Integrated Wave Designer with individual attack and sustain controls for studio quality drum sound

Integrated dual mode filter with dedicated frequency and resonance controls for huge sound shaping options

10 independent analog outputs to record your patterns as multi-track audio

Easily readable 7-segment 4-character LED display for tempo with dedicated tap tempo button

16 authentic step pads with bold, full-color LEDs

Up to 99 loop measures of each pattern change with 16 pattern changes per song

Songs can be chained together for expanded compositions

Unique Auto Scroll feature for extremely easy operation

Comprehensive Midi In/Out/Thru and USB implementation for synchronization and connection to external devices

Per-Track Solo and Mute for enhanced realtime control

Sync options include USB, MIDI, Clock and Internal

Powerful headphone and L/R main outputs on 1/4” TRS connectors"

Update1: a couple of pics from Knobcon in via Soviet Space Child, spotted on Sonic State's Instagram feed.

Update2: Knobon videos further below.

Behringer shows off prototype RD-909 at KnobCon 2018 - 909 Day Published on Sep 9, 2018 Marshal Arnold

"Behringer shows off prototype RD-909 at KnobCon 2018 - 909 Day

Happy 909 Day! Behringer is showing off a design prototype of the Rhythm Designer 909, a drum machine based on the classic Roland TR-909!"

Knobcon 2018: Behringer RD-909 First look

Published on Sep 9, 2018 sonicstate

"First look at the RD -909 prototype - a Behringer remake of the classic TR-909"

1984 Roland TR-909 "Different Drummer" Ad

In for 909 day via Retro Synth Ads. Click through for the full write-up and more scans.

"Roland TR-909 "Different Drummer" colour advertisement from the outside back cover of Volume 2, Number 3 (1984) issue of Roland Users Group Magazine."

Din Sync RE-808 to be Open Source

via Paul Barker, the man behind Din Sync.

"It’s funny to announce this on 909 day but it’s important news. As many of you know we plan to make the RE-808, however the news we bring today about the project is that once the circuit boards are ready we will release the gerber files for them directly under an open source license. This seems to be the best model for the project under the current circumstances. The 808 deserves a decent legacy for the 21st century and this will be it. #909day #re808 #authentic808forall"