Trend price : 250€
The first of the DR. Rhythm cute series: portable analog drum at affordable price.
Overview
(weight: 0.8 Kg). Main panel features 4 potentiometers, a rotary selector, 2 push push buttons and 4 switch tabs.
Terminal connectors:
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audio out
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footswitch input
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clock out sync DBS
- clock out for
CSQ series
Voice
machine generates 4 analog percussions.
Sound edit
2 basic functions:
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TONE color is a simple filter for brilliance control
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ACCENT emphasizes all sounds present in a step.
Sequencer
only STEP entry mode. Note that Hi-hats are NOT programmable as they just could be set playing at 8ths/ 12ths / 16ths or OFF.
Program
to edit a pattern follow this procedure:
1- Select PATTERN WRITE then get one of the 8 available slots (6 with 16 steps at 4/4 signature or 2 at 12 steps for 3/4) from Bank A- B, choose one of the sound and press START to write a beat or STOP for a step rest.
2- Back to PATTERN PLAY and START. VARIATION function alternates patterns A- B automatically or manually selecting the relative bank.
Sync
system works only as master clock but ouputs triggers
Memory
the patterns memory is retained as long as there are batteries.
Audio demo:
Video Clip:
Review
OK: portable / sound
NOT : no sound edit / no sync
"Fun little box, very simple to use but also a bit limited in sound edit and sequencer functions. NICE!"
Text , review, special demos copyright polynominal.com / Eric Pochesci