24 Feb 2010

KORG DDM110 SuperDrums...for sale!


Korg DDM-110 SuperDrums Drum Machine
Nice little drum machine - kind of 80's sounds

Description:
Nice little drum machine with sync facility

Condition
Not too bad. A bit grubby in places - a few scratches

Inspection/Testing
I powered it up with external adapter. It seemed to work fine - all drums sounds coule be heard - sequencer seemed to work OK. Noticed an intermittent issue with the LED display (right most character sometimes had a bar missing) - didn't seem to affect operation.

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SIEL MDP40 Very Rare 80s...for sale!


VerY Rare SIEL MDP 40 fully working in great condition runs off 6 aa batteries or 12v PSU included but a euro plug. Has a number of cool presets and all drum sounds can be triggered via midi.

This drum machine was release under a few different names Keytek and Suzuki here is a little write up i found.

Absolutely nothing is known about this very rare and obscure digital drum machine. In fact, all I can do in this situation is quote from Dutch donor, Bert Koorengevel:

"I am a proud owner of this little monster of mediocracy, a Keytek MDP40 drum computer. I bought it used around 1990, without a box or manual.

A Google search on "Keytek MDP40" returns no hits at all - I hope Hollow Sun can save it from oblivion!

As I understand it, Keytek was the company in between when Siel folded and Roland took over the remains.

MDP stands for 'MIDI Digital Percussion' and 40 is the number of pattern presets. It was built in Italy around the mid 80s and features 12 different sounds which take up around 128Kb when sampled in 16bits. The sounds are bass drum, snare, rimshot, tom, closed & open hihat, cymbal, handclap, shaker & cowbell. It's not velocity sensitive but does have low-velocity versions (intended as brush or for variation?) of the bass, snare & closed hihat.

One could play drums manually on the device itself or by MIDI In. The latter is how I do it since the switches for base & snare drum have worn down. The lousy bouncing contacts result in 3 or 5 shots instead of one!

Some will describe it sounding "cheezy" but others just can't get enough of that. Fact is that with General MIDI songs I find it sounds better when drums are played by this device instead of any soundblaster wavetable. I still use the sounds of this this device in my own songs, routed through a diversity of effects of course (compressor, EQ, pitch, reverb, delay, etc.)."

I am extremely grateful for this rare donation - it's not a Linn (that's for sure!) but it does have a certain lo-fi charm and appeal that could find a place in many genres of modern music.

This is a little gem made all the more attractive because of its obscurity and it's unlikely that any other sample library features this rare little beatbox!

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23 Feb 2010

MACHINE BOY'S new drum'machine'driven! PEOPLE EP reviewed at CityLifers!



Those fine...fine PEOPLE at www.CityLifers.co.uk have done a spanking little review of Machine Boy's new release 'The People EP' (The Shotgun Charlie Label) the ep will be available worldwide thru all top download websites from 1st March 2010, as well as 3 mixes of People incl. 2 brand new Machine Boy (re)mixes the ep includes a couple of new tracks 'Backslider' & 'BlackRox', you can hear preview samples at AMAZON now!

and you can view CityLifers very excellent review of PEOPLE HERE!

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20 Feb 2010

CLOSE UP look at the Roland TR909 prt1!


Here's part one of a close up look at the Roland TR-909.

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CLASSIC ROLAND TR77 Vintage...for sale!




This listing is for a Roland TR-77 Rhythm 77 vintage drum machine. The unit is 100% functional and it is in nice cosmetic shape as well. Well maintained and lightly used in a smoke free home studio.

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15 Feb 2010

ULTRA RARE KORG UNIVOX MR-8...for sale!


1971 Univox (Korg) Micro Rhythmer MR-8 analogue drum machine. Excellent condition, fully working - a real collectors piece.

Here's something you don't see every day - a very nice condition 1971 vintage Univox MR-8 (Univox later became Korg). It is a preset analogue drum machine with 8 patterns and five sounds. It works great, looks great and sounds great!
Will ship worldwide.

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ROLAND TR606 Drumatix...for sale!


Roland "Drumatix" drum machine
complete with original box, manual, and gig bag
In great condition
100% working and fully tested
additional modified individual outputs for each voice via din socket

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ALESIS HR16B....for sale!


Perfect working order, but I haven't used it in so long that I can't justify it taking up space any more. Even comes with the original instruction manual!

On SonicState.com this drum machine is rated 4.2/5 - "An incredible drum machine when released. Still one of the easiest to use, if not the easiest"

Specifications
Drum Sounds - 49: 10 bass drums, 7 snares, 5 toms, 2 open hihats, 1 closed hat, 3 cymbals, Hi/Low congas, 2 woodblocks, 2 maracas, 2 cowbells, claves, cabasa, shaker, agogo, triangle, tambourine, handclaps, finger snap, side stick
Samples - 16 bit samples
Patterns - 100
Songs - 100
Effects - None
Keyboard - 16 pads
Polyphony - 16 voices
Control - MIDI

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ROLAND R8....for sale!


One of the best drum machines ever produced, eclipsed only by its later sibling, the R8 mk11. 68 percussion sounds, sampled at 44.1kHz with a 16-bit dynamic range, giving superb sound quality.

The 16 large, touch sensitive key pads allow you to alter volume and tone naturally by striking the pad with varying force. Pan, Decay and Pitch can be altered to allow you to create expressive rhythm performances.

The Copy Instrument function allows you to create up to 26 edited instruments, in addition to the existing ones. The R-8 mk 11 can store 'feel patch' data. It also allows you to set the Timing Velocity / Decay / Pitch / Nuance for each note of a rhythm pattern, allowing you to create realistic performances. It can store up to 100 user-programmed rhythm patterns and up to 10 Songs.

8 individual outputs, as well as stereo and phones give very flexible mixing options. Midi In, Out and Thru. Tape Synch. Start/Stop footswitch jack. Expression Pedal jack. Slots for RAM and ROM cards.

There's just too much to list for this machine. If you're looking, you'll know all about it.

The original manual and power supply are included, as is a Power Drums USA SN-R8-09 ROM card. I don't have the original box, but it will be very well packed for shipping.

It is in what I would call 'well loved' condition. It has obviously been used, has no real deep scratches, dents or serious damage to it, but does have a series of smudgey graze marks on it. A couple go very slightly below the surface finish of the machine, but most are not scratches as such, more like the kind of mark that a pencil rubber might make. I have tried to show them as best I can on the photos. They make no difference at all to the working of the machine. It operates perfectly.

Postage rate includes full insurance. Please ask for postage rates to specific non-UK addresses.

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ROLAND TR909....classic...for sale!


THE Roland TR-909...NO RESERVE!!!!

This is the famous Roland TR 909 Drum Machine. You're not likely to find one in this condition. Everything is 100% functional and was checked and tested by professionals. It runs like new, all knobs turn smooth like the day it was purchased. And it looks new as well. A few minor scratches on it you'd think it was purchased new last year!

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ROLAND R5...for sale!


Roland R5 Rhythm Composer.
NB. This comes with a US power lead, so you would need to get it converted to UK voltage, or use it with a step down transformer.
It comes with the Manual.
From the days when enormous drum sounds walked the earth.

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YAMAHA RX21....for sale!


YAMAHA RX21 DRUM MACHINE

RESONABLE CONDITION COSMETICALLY
TOP IS GOOD
A FEW MARKS ON UNDERSIDE
ALL SEEMS TO BE WORKING ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT USED IT FOR SOME TIME.
THE OWNERS MANUAL IS ON A CD.

100 Preset Rhythm Patterns
40 ROM Preset Patterns, all of which may be called into RAM and edited or altered to create original rhythms. There are also 4 "break" patterns of different lengths to make programming easier, as well as 56 user-programmable pattern memories.

Rhythm Pattern Creation
Up to 100 custom Rhythm Patterns can be generated by editing the preset Rhythm Patterns or creating new rhythms. The Patterns can be recorded in Real Time Write or in Step Write (entering one note at a time) to create perfectly timed Patterns.

Visual Rhythm Pattern Display
Displays exactly what is being programmed in the Step Write Mode as well as playing it in real time.

Song Mode
Allows the combination of up to 999 Patterns in a single song, including intros, fills, repeats, tempo and volume changes. Up to 4 songs can be stored in internal memory, with a maximum of 512 parts and Insert, Delete and Copy functions make song editing simpler.

Independent Instrument Level and Accent
The RX21 allows the level of each instrument to be set independently to set up any balance required. Accents can then be added to any instrument on any beat, and the level of the Accent can also be precisely controlled.

MIDI Compatibilty
The RX21 is a MIDI Instrument, and can control or be controlled by other MIDI equipment such as sequencers, synthesizers, and tone generators. It can ne a pary of a fully automated digital music system, or can provide the synchronization signal which keeps the performance together.

Cassette Storage
Once all Patterns and Songs have been programmed into memory, they can be saved on a standard cassette tape. They are stored in digital data form and can be loaded back into the RX21 at any time, allowing for the creation of a library of custom rhythms.

The Rear Panel
The RX21 has a pair of stereo line-level outputs that places the drum sounds in stereo perspective, plus a stereo headphone jack that outputs the same signal as the stereo line outputs. There are also input and output jacks for the cassette interface and MIDI In/Out Connectors.

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ROLAND TR606 Drumatix Vintage...for sale!


Great great machine in perfect working order, supplied complete with dedicated case and shoulder strap. I really dont want to part with it but we all gotta get a grip and grow up a little. Very reluctant sale.

Look at the reviews.....:
http://www.vintagesynth.com/roland/606.php
http://www.retrosound.de/tr-606.html

All you need is a standard transformer that can deliver 9 volts and you're away! The machine is in very good condition with very few minor marks, no dents or scratches.

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12 Feb 2010

11 Feb 2010

EKO RHYTHMAKER vintage drumbox!


playing around with an EKO Rhythmaker - an old, analog Italian drumbox from the seventies. It has a volume fader for each sound (there are 7 sounds and 7 sliders) and a SUSTAIN knob for all sounds together.

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E3: Nintendo Wii Drums


A nice demonstration of Nintendo's Wii Drums! Great quality.

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9 Feb 2010

ROLAND TR727....classic for sale!


Vintage Roland TR-727 Rhythm Composer s/n 563665 + Boss ACA PSU

Japan made 'Latin Percussion' machine with rock solid onboard based sequencer feauturing midi I/O, DIN sync and trigger out socket for controlling selected other roland/boss gear

This vintage machine features 10 individual outputs (one for each timbre!!) in addition to L/R and headphone outputs making it an extremely versatile piece of kit, you have the ability to process each drum sound independently with FX very easily so is an extremely useful addition to any studio!!

Each drum has its own level control for precise adjustment too!

Sound wise its all about Latin percussion and certainly not a traditional sounding drum machine; onboard sounds include whistles, star chimes, quijada, cabasa and maracas, congas and bongos amongst other things. This is a very popular machine particularly for techno and house productions due to both the onboard sounds and the groovy shuffle settings on the sequencer ;)

Item is unboxed and with a PDF manual on CD, cosmetically the unit is in grade B/C condition, there are a few marks to the finish but generally its good considering the age! Included with the sale is either a UK Boss ACA power adaptor (pictured) or I also have a Euro spec ACA-220; both are in poor cosmetic condition but are functional- let me know if you have any preferences or I will send the appropriate one for the country its headed to :)

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AKAI XR20 beat production machine...for sale!


The AKAI XR20 BEAT PRODUCTION center. Superb controller, the power of MPC creativity for your own sequencer.

The AKAI XR20 is a portable beat production center loaded with a sound set that is geared towards making hip hop and R&B beats wherever and whenever inspiration strikes. The XR 20 has over 700 pre-loaded sounds and an integrated effects engine for Reverb, EQ and Compression puts you in full control of your beat production. A microphone input is even included for mixing vocals with your patterns. Brilliant backlit pads provide visual cues for added beat precision. The XR20 features sounds of standard and electronic drums, single (one-shot) hits, bass and synth sounds to easily create your maximum mix in minimal time.

The main features of the AKAI XR20 include:
Over 700 sounds produced by Chronic Music
99 Preset Patterns and 99 User Patterns
Backlit LCD
Bright, glowing, backlit pads that follow the beat
Microphone input and Headphone output
Pattern Play Mode Different patterns can be triggered from individual pads
Drum Roll / Note Repeat feature
Battery Power capability and AC Adapter

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BOSS DR202....for sale!


BOSS DR-202 DR GROOVE DRUM MACHINE

THIS AUCTION IS FOR A BOSS DR-202 DR GROOVE DRUM MACHINE IN GOOD CONDITION
COMES COMPLETE WITH:
PLASTIC SLEEVE
POWER SUPPLY UNIT
OFFICIAL USER MANUAL
ORIGINAL BOX WITH PACKAGING

DR-202: Dr. Groove
Features
The DR-202 Dr. Groove takes BOSS’ popular programmable drum machine concept into the Groove Zone. This block-rockin’ beat machine features 256 drum and bass sounds exclusively developed for groove music production—from hip-hop to jungle, drum ‘n’ bass, trip hop, house, Latin and more.

Compact, easy-to-use rhythm machine developed exclusively for groove/dance music production: hip-hop, techno, jungle, drum ‘n’ bass, trip hop, Latin and more
24-voice polyphony, 256 drum and bass sounds, 128 Preset drum kits, 400 Preset patterns, 64 User drum kits, 100 User patterns
Classic TR-808, TR-909 and TB-303 sounds, vinyl sounds, Lo-Fi drum samples, various synth basses, sound effects and more Authentic groove music patterns can be used "as is" or broken down into User patterns User-friendly design with intuitive 3-track sequencer: rhythm track, bass track, external source track for sampler or other MIDI device Rhythm Mute function for break-downs and drop-outs
Reverb/Delay and Flanger knobs for realtime effects control
Cutoff, Resonance and Decay knobs for instant tweaking of individual instrument sounds Tap Tempo control for realtime BPM adjustment; built-in Low Boost/Low Cut control Control changes can be output via MIDI; can also be used as 24-voice MIDI sound module Battery or AC powered 1767

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