Trend price : 600€
The first programmable compurhythm series machine ever created.
Overview
DRUM (weight: 5.5 Kg) Main panel features 5 sliders, 31 buttons, 5 switches and 5 knobs.
Back panel terminal connectors:
- main out at low impedance
- main out at high impedance
-
trigger I/O
- 2 pedalswitch inputs
Voice
4 channels
and generates 14 analog percussions: bass drum, snare drum, rim shot, hi-hat, cymbal, maracas, claves, cowbell, bongo (2), conga (2), tambourine, guiro and metallic beat
Modes
the CR-78 can be used in 2 different modes:
- arranger with preset patterns
- sequencer with custom programmin
Arranger
there are 34 preset patterns with some possible realtime variations:
- cancel mutes instruments
- 8 different
FILL-IN
-
pattern variations like conga roll
-
balance is simple lowpass filter
- fade in/out smoothes the sequences on both intro or outro
- accent
amount
- pattern A/B alternate mode
Sequencer
requires the optional programmer model WS-1: entry notes is with step programming type like note or pause (like Boss DR-55 or Stix ST-305) a bit machine-like method.
Sync
uncommon bidirectional sync at 12 PPQ resolution
Memory
- 4 programmable patterns
Battery model 3.6V NiCad, leaks after many years.
Audio demo:
Video Clip:
Review
OK: collectible / analog
NOT : expensive / limited without WS1 / sync
"A classic! for this reason it is considered as collector item"
Text , review, special demos copyright polynominal.com / Eric Pochesci