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Korg MR-16

MIDI Rhythm Sound Unit  (1985)

Drum machine

"Not really a drum machine (no sequencer) but a Midi drum sound module packed with digital lo fi sounds. Quite similar to DDM110 and DDM220  technology."

 Main Data 

MR16 logo

Company: Korg
Model: MR-16
Dates: 1985
Class: digital module
POWER SUPPLY: DC 9V 300mA (AC Adaptor) negative tip
Dimension: 404(W) x 220(D) x 69(H) mm
Wwight: 2.5 kg

Display: none
Synthesis: digital 
Polyphony: 16 voices 
Timbrality: 1





Module with 16 x2 pots and master volume.

Back panel terminal connectors:
- Midi in / thru
- dip switch (to set midi channel)
 -stereo out jacks
- 16 individual outs (!)

Nothing... yet!


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- Owner's manual

- No service manual, if you have it, please do write us

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 In details 

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 System  the PCM system contains 19 PCM at lo fi resolution + metronome sounds, each sounds have their own level, pan control, accent and individual analog output.    The machine does not have sequencer nor trigger pads, you just have to hook it to a Midi controller.

19  PCM sounds

Bass Drum, Snare Drum/Rim Shot, Low Tom, High Tom, Closed High-Hat/ Open High-Hat, Crash Cymbal, Ride Cymbal, Handclaps, Low Conga, High Conga, Timbale, Tambourine, Cowbell/Woodblock, Cabasa, Low Agogo, High Agogo, (Metronome) 

NOTE: The Rim and Snare share an output and the Cow Bell and Wood Block share an output

NO sequencer

Metronome

4/4 or 4/3 settings. It can be synched to external Midi clock.

MR-16 Performance

The keyboard is fake and does not trigger any notes. Strange thing! it would have been so nice!


Notes are triggered by Midi, following this chart that cannot be remapped:

Performance
Mr-16

Our Verdict 

" The 80 design is quite magic, but nothing too impressive: sounds a bit dull and no sequencer. Not so common. "

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CONS

-  no sequencer
- sounds

PROS

-quite rare
- design


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