Trend price : 2000-2500€
Transistor Rhythm 808 maybe the most famous drum machine in the world along with the TR-909.
Overview
(weight: 5 kg) The main panel features 2 buttons, 18 tactile buttons, 8 switches, 6 encoders and 27 knobs.
Back panel terminal connectors:
- main output
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11 individual outputs
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3 trigger outputs
- pedalswitch input start/stop
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pedalswitch input for fill in
Voice
main core based on a CPU UPD650C-085 manages 11 analog channels with individual gain mix.
Sound
The voice board generates 16 analog percussions: kick, snare, lowtom / lowconga, midtom / midconga, clave s/ rimshot, maraca s/ claps, cowbell, cymbal, opened hihat, closed hihat.
Sequencer
there are 2 ways to enter notes: realtime and 16-steps mode.
- realtime: select an instruments, start the machine and hit TAP button.
- step mode: start and push one of the 16 switches steps
Each part is split in A-B segment and the step number adjustable up to 16 x 2 parts then patterns are chained to make a whole SONG.
Sync
internal frequency clock range from 33 to 300 BPM or external sync (5-DINS) at 24 PPQ compliant with other machines like TR-606, Mc202 or Tb303.
Memory
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64 patterns
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768 measures.
Audio demo:
Video Clip:
Review
OK: sound / history of music / sequencer
NOT : price
"You HAVE to try a 808 once in your life! "
Text , review, special demos copyright polynominal.com / Eric Pochesci