TECH polyphony: 12 voices are available.
The DDD5 works into 2 main operation modes: Programming sequencer + Presets Rhythm playback
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Each section has different functions printed on the 2 interchangeable front panels.
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WAVETABLE ROM contains 29 PCM sampled at 12 bits mainly classic percussions and a few bass sounds - each sample can be edited with pan position, pitch and played in MONO or POLYPHONIC mode.
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Soundlist: kick (x3), snare (x3), rimshot, hihat(x2), ride, crash, stick, tomtom (x3), conga (x3), timbale, claps, bongo (x2), cowbell, claves, tambourine, cabasa, agogo and bassess (x2)
HEAR all waves
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EXPANSION the wavetable can be expanded using PCM cards memory card ROM also compatible with DDD-1 model.

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PCM MEMORY CARD FOR SALE
for DDD5/DDD5/DRM1 |
-> actually on EBAY |
Korg DDD- 1/5/drm PCM variation1 ddc c02 |
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Korg DDD - 1/5/drm PCM fusion 1 ddc a04 |
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Korg DDD- 1/5/drm PCM brushing 1 ddc a07 |
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Korg DDD- 1/5/drm PCM cymbal 1 ddc d01 |
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ENVELOPE only the decay can be set for each percussion.
NOTE:
Pads sensibilities can be also set from the edit interface.
RHYTHMS there are 24 ROM pre-programmed patterns.
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LIST: rap, rock, metal, reggae, shuffle, waltz, foxtrot, samba, merengue, jazz, bossnova, country, funk, rnb and funk.
Hear SAMBA preset |
SEQUENCER patterns can be recorded with Roll, flames swing options in two ways:
- real-time with metronome
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step by step mode.
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SYNC internal tempo from 40 to 250 BPM (with possible speed variation) or sync to external Midi clock. |
MIDI possible sound mapping, but no advanced exclusives management.
Sounds can be triggered also by Midi velocity but no further special Control Change nor advanced functions.
MEMORY:
- 24 songs
- 4400 notes
- 100 patterns
- 24 ROM patterns presets.

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The Recorded sequences can be stored to: magnetic tapes, Midi exclusives and RAM card model MCR-02 (128kb) but also compatible with MCR-03 (256kb) widely used by workstation synthesizer Korg M1.
Battery replacement: the memory system works with a 3V CR-2032 soldered to the main board, a bit of skill is required
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MODIFICATIONS common mods are:
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Display backlit mod VIDEO |
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Circuit bending modification VIDEO |
RELATED FAMILY:

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DDD-1- bigger brother with more analog outs, sampling option, more card slots.
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DRM-1 rackmount version with analog trigger and Midi. There are 23 samples (different DDD1/DDD5 set) that can be phase-changed.
The DRM-1 needs a special remote control to be operated |
EDITOR not much around:
- Soundquest (PC/MAC $$$)
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DDD5 editor (Atari)

VST PLUGIN / SAMPLED VERSION there are some free and commercial samples set:
AUDIO DEMO
VIDEO SELECTION
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FACTORY RESET PROCEDURE
Switch ON holding (-1 NO) + (0) keys for system reset
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