ah yeah was wondering what that thing was! Looks like fun work programming.
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I had a couple of those relatively inexpensive Nord drum 1 modules over the years and even with the single output problem it was actually a little beast in terms of sound - I used to sequence it with a deluge and it was fine but there wasn’t a full hands on experience and I suppose if it had been a knob per function drum synth I might have kept it for the tonal sounds which had a lot of weight - but in the end as with so many things it got sold in favour of either know per function stuff or vintage Roland stuff…
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The 808 is the perfect drum Machine.
It is where all other drum machines descended from.
It’s sounds soo so good and it’s simplicity is its charm. Using the Toms to make a melody it forces to think of what making a good beat, nothing to hide behind so to speak.
When you start to use the external triggers to interface with other gear it really shines.
Step Sequence an Sh 101 or drive cv effects to it.
The hype (not price) is there for a reason. Similarly with the 303.
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The DRM1 is my favourite as well.
One thing I don’t understand: if I got it right you’re sending midi from the OT and then it gets translated to CV triggers. What are the advantages over sequencing just with midi?
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Good question. It’s the learn mode on the Vermona DRM1. I find it to be unreliable. With some midi sequencers (e.g, Patterning) I find it very frustrating. With Midi to CV I can simply bypass the Vermona’s learn mode. I would love a CV sequencer but most cannot compete with the Octatrack in terms of programming flexibility.
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What is about the Alpha Bass of JOMOX?
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nice score! I love that machine. I prefer the Drumatix just a liiiiiittle bit more, but both are excellent machines. Acidlab does great work.
It’s interesting what you write about “phasery” vibe, since the hihats do give me a mp3 compression vibe at times (and I guess we mean the same) … At least they are a thousand times better than Alloy/Metal from Syntakt/Cycles 
They can sound quite nice and have a lot variety, but yes … “still not enough” … maybe even not as good as Machinedrum’s [which I do own as well].
Otherwise, I really do like the kicks, acoustic snares etc., the complete package of the Nord Drum 3, the distortion per instrument, the effects and the EQ …
Edit: Here’s a compilation of my first seven Nord Drum 3p (solo) tries, which are also my first Oxi and Hapax tries, so there’s no musical earthquakes to expect, but some sounds I made from scratch, or modified in the process, and liked … there’s a lot more hidden in this machine …
Edit: Some of my Nord Drum 3p kicks …
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Totally agree. That said, Rytm distortion on only 2 or 3 really brings out the punch and warmth, for those of us who don’t make distorted beats.
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the rytm post 1.70 update is pretty much as close to “perfect” as it gets for my usage. the idea of a perfect drum machine to me is like wishing for the “perfect color” to complete an entire painting. if that were my approach my painting would most likely be entirely blue.
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You could also use the Digitone as a percussion synth if you want too.
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Agreed.
If you listen to the sound and rhythms of the original Roland CR-78 i think sounds and looks wise it was pretty darned close to perfection.
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After having used drum machines since 1988, the perfect drum machine is:
Analog Rytm MK1 triggering a rack of great modular sound makers like:
Basimilus Iteritas Alter, Jomox ModBase and ModBrane, Befeco Noise Plethora, DFAM
And a Maschine+ running its internal drum synths and Reaktor
And a Pioneer DJ Squid for additional interactive sequencing.
I’m 75% of the way there.
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dammit. now you’ve got me back on reverb looking for a nord drum 2
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Yeah, I’m with you, there. The potential of individual hi hat oscillator control is really only realizable with pitch and amp envelopes for each osc…which is not really possible with Rytm’s current envelope generators on board (nor enough parameter pages to accommodate 
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A nice way to put it - just received a rytm mki from another elektronaut and looking forward to getting stuck in!
My 808 cost me around £450 20 years ago which was a lot of money for me personally back then but am so glad I did - that piece is a permanent keeper.
I know it sounds a bit crazy but I would argue that today’s prices are worth it, especially if you want that sound.
I feel so much time and money gets wasted with acquiring emulations, clones etc causing major distractions.
Feature wise they are absolutely not worth as a owner of a Moog Voyager I still would love a Minimoog In that respect they are worth saving up for.
Not that they would but if Roland did a small run selling TR 808’s at 5k a pop there is a high chance they would fly off the shelf.
Someone asked me once what the appeal of all these vintage pieces are? simple ‘The Sound’
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have fun! it will definitely paint your speakers more colors than blue
Partnering up with a Vermona and Nord drum 3 so most of the rainbow covered at this stage hopefully 
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