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Gem Rodeo Series: 37 / 49 / 61

Alesis HR-16

Trend price : 100€

RODEO series: simple combo organs with incorporated preset analog drum machine.

Overview
There are 3 models: 37, 49 and 61 keys with same specs. Originally Rodeo series came with 2 chromed legs on both sides.
Main panel features:
- 12 colored tabs
- 3 knobs mix volumes and rhythm rate
- headphones output


Voice
circuit based on frequency dividers organ, various tabs combinations give some different results with evident harmonics generation limits. Tabs activate 5 presets that can be summed together:
- Flute
- Brass
- Reed
- String
- Wahwah (it is NOT and effect)

Drum
simple analog drum machines with 5 tabs presets:
- Latin
- Rock
- Swing
- Waltz
- Military march

Effect
simple vibrato with fixed frequency rate.

Mod
Vibrato rate speed can be modified from internal trimmer pot.


Audio demo:


Video Clip:

video clip


Review
OK: old school / cheap
NOT : very basic
"original vintage acid sound for few bucks."

cool


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

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