The TR-808 is a
classic drum machine that used analog synthesis to
create its sounds. The sounds have a very thin and pure
quality and aren't grungy like it's successor the
TR-909. In fact, the 808 has become the signature
beatbox used in most R&B and hip-hop as well as a lot of
dance and techno music. Booming bass kicks, crispy
snares and that annoying cowbell sound made famous
during the 80's are all part of the 808 and its famous
sound.
Its 16 drum sounds include the famous boomy low kick,
snappy snares, low/mid/hi toms, low/mid/hi congas,
rimshot, claves, hand clap, maracas, cowbell, cymbal,
open hihat, closed hihat and accent. All of the sounds
can be edited and/or tuned and have individual outputs.
Unfortunately it is not MIDI equipped but it does use
Roland's DIN Sync.
Famous users
include Orbital, Uberzone, Download, Aphex Twin, 808
State, BT, Bomb The Bass, Sense Datum, The Prodigy, Josh
Wink, Faithless, Skinny Puppy, Bushflange, Jimi Tenor, A
Guy Called Gerald, Eat Static, Dr. Dre, Jimmy Edgar,
Freddy Fresh, Richie Hawtin, Jean Michel Jarre, Cocteau
Twins, Marvin Gaye, Luke Vibert, Ice Cube and Puff
Daddy.
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easy#toolz has
released easy-drum X8 SE Free, a freeware
analog vintage-style drum module
for Windows PC.
Features
12 Analog Sounds
(BD-SD-RS-CP-HH-LT-HT-RD-TB-CB-CR-CL) with extended
sound-structure.
FX-section for each slot
with distortion, LoFi and Filter (LP-HP-BP-BR).
LFO with 5 waves for each
slot ( Sinus-Saw-Ramp-Pulse and S/H) to modulate
Filter (Cutoff/Res), all parameters of the
respective slot
or distortion, LoFi or Filter (LP-HP-BP-BR) for each
slot.
12 x 16 step sequencer
with on/off knobs and 16 pots to modulate each
parameter of the sound.
XX b-drum
Pure Bassdrum module. Delay, Filter, Pitch. XX percussion
Bongos, Toms, Hits,... 8 Sounds per preset,
each routable seperately to the 2 Delays,
Pitch, Volume. XX hi-hats n' cymb
Special feature: 3 full Drumpresets.
8 Sounds per preset, each routable seperately
to the 2 Delays, Pitch, Volume. XX snares
Pure Snare module. Delay, Filter, Pitch.
As one of the most popular
drum machines ever made, the SR-16 has been used by
everyone from songwriters to live performers to
remix engineers as their drum machine of choice.
The reason is simple: it
features a great selection of 233 realistic, natural
drum sounds, offered both in dry form and sampled
with our incomparable digital reverbs.
The exclusive Dynamic Articulation feature enables a
drum sound to change its tonal content as it's
played harder for truly realistic performances. The
SR-16 features 50 preset patterns that were actually
played in by top studio drummers, not just
programmed and quantized. You'll find enough
built-in rhythmic variations (with A, B and two Fill
sections) for composing complete arrangements, and
you can create and save your own customized patterns
and songs.
Plus, the SR-16 also provides complete MIDI
implementation, a footswitch input, flexible
programming and editing features and
velocity-sensitive pad buttons. Plus, it's so easy
to use that you'll be up-and-running and composing
new music in minutes. Whether you need a songwriting
partner or an accompanyist for live performance,
turn to the all-time world standard in drum
machines: the SR-16.
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bass drums
hi hat
cymbals
percussion
snare drums
toms
