Roland 808 Hardware Clones?(Resolved)
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 4278 posts since 14 Nov, 2008 from UK
I cannot afford, nor want a real TR-808(maintenance etc) but I want a hardware equivalent soundwise. Cheaper is better but not the most important factor...
Narrowed down the options to
Novation Drum Station, Drum Station V2 or D Station.(Secondhand market)
AcidLab Miami
Tempest??!! - I've heard an awesome 808 sound coming from this - but is that 808 kit tweakable like the real deal or static presets, I've only just learnt Tempest is a hybrid, Analog Drum Synth and Sample player.
Quasimidi 309 - one for sale in Marketplace on KVR, good option?
Arturia Spark/Le Hardware - now dismissing this now as the 808 isn't that close on this unit/software. Great product otherwise...
Anything else I've missed?
Please no software only equivalents(D16 etc, got them)! Also if the machine does full 808 and goes above and beyond that(i.e. 909/Linn Drum or actual synthesize from scratch etc), then that is a real bonus!
Narrowed down the options to
Novation Drum Station, Drum Station V2 or D Station.(Secondhand market)
AcidLab Miami
Tempest??!! - I've heard an awesome 808 sound coming from this - but is that 808 kit tweakable like the real deal or static presets, I've only just learnt Tempest is a hybrid, Analog Drum Synth and Sample player.
Quasimidi 309 - one for sale in Marketplace on KVR, good option?
Arturia Spark/Le Hardware - now dismissing this now as the 808 isn't that close on this unit/software. Great product otherwise...
Anything else I've missed?
Please no software only equivalents(D16 etc, got them)! Also if the machine does full 808 and goes above and beyond that(i.e. 909/Linn Drum or actual synthesize from scratch etc), then that is a real bonus!
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- KVRAF
- 1691 posts since 11 Nov, 2004 from Kansas City, MO
"The Law speaks too softly to be heard amid the din of arms." -- Gaius Marius {Roman consul,soldier}
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 4278 posts since 14 Nov, 2008 from UK
that looks more like a 303 clone?Moe Shinola wrote:http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2010/04/20 ... zyx-music/
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- KVRAF
- 2583 posts since 26 Aug, 2002 from here
I got all excited thinking that the 808 was being done xoxbox sylee - that would be getting bought!breakmixer wrote:that looks more like a 303 clone?Moe Shinola wrote:http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2010/04/20 ... zyx-music/
I believe every thread should devolve into character attacks and witch-burning. It really helps the discussion.
- KVRAF
- 5137 posts since 22 Jul, 2006 from Tasmania, Australia
http://www.sequentix.com/cirklon.htm
Here is the interface.
I know you said no soft,
but I thought I'd mention this-
I'd love one
Here is the interface.
I know you said no soft,
but I thought I'd mention this-
I'd love one
- KVRAF
- 1691 posts since 11 Nov, 2004 from Kansas City, MO
D'oh!
"The Law speaks too softly to be heard amid the din of arms." -- Gaius Marius {Roman consul,soldier}
- KVRAF
- 8181 posts since 22 Sep, 2008 from Windsor. UK
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- KVRAF
- 1979 posts since 13 Jun, 2004 from Back in the UK
Quasimidi 309....shameless post for one I have for sale in the market place.
Includes 808 sounds amongst others.
Includes 808 sounds amongst others.
Some of my music Soundcloud Goseba
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 4278 posts since 14 Nov, 2008 from UK
That's fine, but not what I'm after myself after checking it out, I do all sequencing within my daw!nix808 wrote:http://www.sequentix.com/cirklon.htm
Here is the interface.
I know you said no soft,
but I thought I'd mention this-
I'd love one
I was hoping it was a dedicated controller for Nepheton actually! That would be interesting!
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- KVRAF
- 35159 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 4278 posts since 14 Nov, 2008 from UK
I know an artist who uses one for Electro Funk music, it sounds 808ish but modern on his tunes, I'd wrote this off as I thought it couldn't nail 808, just get in a similar ball park,Goseba wrote:Quasimidi 309....shameless post for one I have for sale in the market place.
Includes 808 sounds amongst others.
Can it nail 808, including Rim, Clap and COWBELL!?
So I was showing interest in this a little...
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- KVRAF
- 1979 posts since 13 Jun, 2004 from Back in the UK
Those 808 samples are included.breakmixer wrote:I know an artist who uses one for Electro Funk music, it sounds 808ish but modern on his tunes, I'd wrote this off as I thought it couldn't nail 808, just get in a similar ball park,Goseba wrote:Quasimidi 309....shameless post for one I have for sale in the market place.
Includes 808 sounds amongst others.
Can it nail 808, including Rim, Clap and COWBELL!?
So I was showing interest in this a little...
Some of my music Soundcloud Goseba
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 4278 posts since 14 Nov, 2008 from UK
this video is what made me put it on the list - It's a nice drum machine - doesn't perfectly nail the sound but good enough really as a great alternative.tehlord wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cniIkckWtyc
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 4278 posts since 14 Nov, 2008 from UK
Oh, so it has an 808 mode where samples are used also for them sounds?Goseba wrote:Those 808 samples are included.breakmixer wrote:I know an artist who uses one for Electro Funk music, it sounds 808ish but modern on his tunes, I'd wrote this off as I thought it couldn't nail 808, just get in a similar ball park,Goseba wrote:Quasimidi 309....shameless post for one I have for sale in the market place.
Includes 808 sounds amongst others.
Can it nail 808, including Rim, Clap and COWBELL!?
So I was showing interest in this a little...
How close are kick and snare?
- KVRAF
- 16330 posts since 22 Nov, 2000 from Southern California
Of this list, I'd say the Tempest or Spark. I'd go Spark, myself.breakmixer wrote:Novation Drum Station, Drum Station V2 or D Station.(Secondhand market)
AcidLab Miami
Tempest??!! - I've heard an awesome 808 sound coming from this - but is that 808 kit tweakable like the real deal or static presets, I've only just learnt Tempest is a hybrid, Analog Drum Synth and Sample player.
Arturia Spark Hardware