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DYNACORD DRP-16 M (1985?)

dynacord drp-16

Trend price : 50-100€

Early digital reverb made in Germany features 8 preset models..

Overview
single unit. The main panel features a segments display, 4 knobs and 8 buttons.
Back panel terminal connectors:
- input signal
- wet out
- mixed signal + dry
- special connector enables a remote pedal function
Front panel terminal connectors:
- mixed out
- input signal (less priority)




Voice
8 presets available classified from shortest one to longest one and the 8-bits sound results particularly raw with high noise floor.

Sound
knobs functions:
- input: sets the gain, it can be pulled to activate high impedance
- tone: is a simple analog filter on wet signal.
- mixed: sets the wet / dry balancing.
- level: adjusts the amount of reverb to send / return

Memory
DRP holds 8 presets (hall reverb) + 8 more if the M option is fitted (stage reverbs) To access stage memory, just hold down this buttons combo: 2, 6 and 4, the led should blink.


Audio demo:


Video Clip:

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Review
OK: raw sound/ oldschool reverb
NOT : noisy / no edit
"Grab one If you like dirty 8-bits noisy stuff! but if you're looking for clean reverbs, the DRP16 is definitely not a wise choice"

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Text , review, special demos copyright polynominal.com / Eric Pochesci

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