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Published on 03/21/14 at 14:40To quickly summarize what you can easily find on any site that summarizes the machine.
You have a stereo output and two assignable output A / B to isolate kick / snare for example!
And a mono / stereo input section that can play sidechain with the TR-8
Midi level you will find an in / out headphone output and a USB port that allows you to synchronize your machine DAW, play midi pattern and also recorded in multi separate which is not bad at all! Track! Suitable for use on MAC / PC
Level you will find a reverb effects and a configurable delay in step sequencer and a compressor on the kick and snare only.
This allows you to assign an effect to a specific location and not the rest. The sequence can be played in two ways. In the former you set your TR-8 as a 808 or so live mode you play and record live it careful if you save it automatically quantize.
UTILIZATION
The machine is quite easy to learn first hand first, no need to be a genius. There are two three subtlety that you learn by reading the manual.
As the original TR, and the big advantage that you have everything on hand. No menu, submenu etc. everything is accessible directly making it a perfect played
At his level, you will find the 808/909 kit and a lot of other kit that's a mixture of it with some variations. For each element (kick, snare, handclap etc ...) you can select all the banks that offers the machine.
Manual a little amber including the USB config but if the key is there!
I searched a bit to config usb and I finally understand the need to download the drivers on the site since are not supplied with!
SOUNDS
So the important point, the sound!
If you want a BAR 808 or 909 without wanting to spit minimum 2000e, go for it.
This is not analog like the original but a new technology created by roland ACB (Analog Circuit Behaviour) from what they say they studied the behavior of their original products and have recreated on numerical models to fast.
Of course the sounds are extremely realistic better than any plug again and even if I do not have 808 I had the opportunity several times to play with the original.
It obviously recognizes the paw of the manufacturer and the only real difference I notice is that the analog 808 is normally "dirty." Here we have the same punch, but clean version and passage without breath too!
No velocity on the pad, it's not a Tempest for the groove it will play with the focus and shuffle.
His personal level I agree 100% especially considering the price ... The only real downside is the effects.
The reverb is pretty filthy and not very thorough and delay even if it allows some nice stuff. Note the scatter which allows a bit random effects live very interesting as we do not push too much "depth" or the sound becomes a digital bug.
OVERALL OPINION
I just spent a good afternoon it, I bet the price pre ordered and frankly I do not regret in any case! The price / quality ratio is unbeatable price especially with aberrant old models. For me it is a true and yes I intend to keep it in my studio. I had a Tempest, a Machinedrum is obviously a bit more limited in terms of sound but it does the job if you want a 808 or 909 that is not possible elsewhere. If you listen emulation 808/909 on the Tempest is incomparable.
What I like most is definitely pushing the computer, put the BAR and play live. Beyond the sound is also good that the hearts, back to basics to forget MIDI and mouse!
If you find a 808/909 to a correct price, go for it again, I think you will not regret for 1500e 3500e finally even less if I add 808 and 909 LOL
Plus a lot of benefit from a more modern techno. I'll try to do a little video to show soon!
You have a stereo output and two assignable output A / B to isolate kick / snare for example!
And a mono / stereo input section that can play sidechain with the TR-8
Midi level you will find an in / out headphone output and a USB port that allows you to synchronize your machine DAW, play midi pattern and also recorded in multi separate which is not bad at all! Track! Suitable for use on MAC / PC
Level you will find a reverb effects and a configurable delay in step sequencer and a compressor on the kick and snare only.
This allows you to assign an effect to a specific location and not the rest. The sequence can be played in two ways. In the former you set your TR-8 as a 808 or so live mode you play and record live it careful if you save it automatically quantize.
UTILIZATION
The machine is quite easy to learn first hand first, no need to be a genius. There are two three subtlety that you learn by reading the manual.
As the original TR, and the big advantage that you have everything on hand. No menu, submenu etc. everything is accessible directly making it a perfect played
At his level, you will find the 808/909 kit and a lot of other kit that's a mixture of it with some variations. For each element (kick, snare, handclap etc ...) you can select all the banks that offers the machine.
Manual a little amber including the USB config but if the key is there!
I searched a bit to config usb and I finally understand the need to download the drivers on the site since are not supplied with!
SOUNDS
So the important point, the sound!
If you want a BAR 808 or 909 without wanting to spit minimum 2000e, go for it.
This is not analog like the original but a new technology created by roland ACB (Analog Circuit Behaviour) from what they say they studied the behavior of their original products and have recreated on numerical models to fast.
Of course the sounds are extremely realistic better than any plug again and even if I do not have 808 I had the opportunity several times to play with the original.
It obviously recognizes the paw of the manufacturer and the only real difference I notice is that the analog 808 is normally "dirty." Here we have the same punch, but clean version and passage without breath too!
No velocity on the pad, it's not a Tempest for the groove it will play with the focus and shuffle.
His personal level I agree 100% especially considering the price ... The only real downside is the effects.
The reverb is pretty filthy and not very thorough and delay even if it allows some nice stuff. Note the scatter which allows a bit random effects live very interesting as we do not push too much "depth" or the sound becomes a digital bug.
OVERALL OPINION
I just spent a good afternoon it, I bet the price pre ordered and frankly I do not regret in any case! The price / quality ratio is unbeatable price especially with aberrant old models. For me it is a true and yes I intend to keep it in my studio. I had a Tempest, a Machinedrum is obviously a bit more limited in terms of sound but it does the job if you want a 808 or 909 that is not possible elsewhere. If you listen emulation 808/909 on the Tempest is incomparable.
What I like most is definitely pushing the computer, put the BAR and play live. Beyond the sound is also good that the hearts, back to basics to forget MIDI and mouse!
If you find a 808/909 to a correct price, go for it again, I think you will not regret for 1500e 3500e finally even less if I add 808 and 909 LOL
Plus a lot of benefit from a more modern techno. I'll try to do a little video to show soon!