Drum machines

Notes: The JMT VDR-1 is a synthesis-based percussion box made for pulsing noise that morphs from jarring bursts to highly tuned drum sounds. The VDR-1 gives the user a flexible drum voice in a small package with CV control of both the filter and the oscillator. Coupled with a capable LFO the VDR-1 is a great drum voice solution, with a no-frills aesthetic perfect for any synthesist from Monolake to Merzbow.

VDR-1 Features

VCO can morph between triangle and swatooth waveform
LFO for modulation of the VCO and VCF
Internal MIC for triggering of VCF and VCO
CV in for modulation of both VCO and VCF

This is a synth drum with a built-in self-oscillating VCF.

It is equipped with a wideband oscillator and has a strong SWEEP effect.

You can create various tones by tapping on the body or with an external trigger (sequencer or piezo).

The oscillator has a thicker sound from highs to lows, and the waveform can be selected as TRIANGLE or SAWTOOTH.

SWEEP is set to be applied very strongly, so adjust it in conjunction with CUT OFF COARSE.

SUSUTAIN Setting of the decay time from the onset of sound

SENSITIVITY TRIGGER (When the plug is inserted into the trigger, the internal trigger of the unit is turned off) is to adjust the input sensitivity of the SENSITIVITY TRIGGER.

LFO.F controls the amount of LFO applied to the filter and LFO.

LFO.O controls the amount of LFO applied to the oscillator.

FINE is a finer pitch control for the oscillator than COARSE.

The RESONANCE oscillates at maximum and the pitch can be changed with the CUT OFF knob.

It can be powered by either a center minus 9V DC or 9V battery.

SYNTH DRUM

self-oscillate VCF with CUT OFF and RESONANCE

VCO triangle - sawtooth waveform

LFO.F LFO level for VCF

LFO.O LFO level for VCO

CV IN.F cvin for VCF

CV IN.O cvin for VCO

SENS. sensitivity for trigger to synth-drum

SWEEP

SUSTAIN

FORM waveform of LFO

RATE rate of LFO

NOISE level to VCO

Runs on DC9V negative center or a 9V battery.

Notes: Part of Sonicware's excellent Liven series, the Bass & Beats packs a powerful wavetable synth engine designed for dance music. Presets are classified by genre, making it quick to nail sounds.

Supplier's Notes:
Unleash this wavetable engine to create thick basslines that fit into all genres.

Combine wavetable modulation and our rich resonant filter to create satisfying growls and wobbles.

The bass synth engine includes:
- Two independent Wavetable oscillators with the 64 available wavetables.
- One sub-oscillator
- One noise generator which can create 16 different noise types.

Add even more flavor to your basslines with the built-in LFO, envelope generator, unison control, multi-mode filter, and distortion effects.
A Library of Rhythm Sounds Specialized for Electronic Dance Music

The Liven Bass & Beats is loaded with 350 high-quality rhythm sounds carefully selected for modern and timeless compositions.
The library of drum sounds also include risers and tension releases SFX which are useful tools when transitioning to new sections of your compositions.

Hit the Ground Running With 64 Bass Patches That Cover All Genres

The LIVEN Bass & Beats includes 64 bass presets including battle tested favorites such as the Reese Bass, Future Bounce Bass, Wobble Bass, Growl Bass, Neuro Bass, Deep House Bass, Acid Bass, 808 Sub Bass, and more.
Use these presets to quickly dial in the vibe of a specific genre.

Ready-To-Go Preset Drum Kits

The drum sounds are organized into well balanced kits for specific genres such as: DUBSTEP, HOUSE, HIPHOP, TRAP, TECHNO, EDM, R&B, DOWNTEMPO, CHILL TRANCE, DRUM'N'BASS, JUNGLE, FUTURE BASS, ELECTRO, ELECTRONICA, IDM, DISCO, BREAK BEATS, etc.

You can also mix and match sounds from the drum library to create your own custom kits. Side-Chain Compressor

The LIVEN Bass and Beats has built-in sidechain compression function that ducks the volume of the bass and the line-in audio. The amount of this effect is variable so you can dial it in to taste or turn it off when it is not needed.

Two Performance Knobs Can Be Mapped to Many Parameters at Once

Two ASSIGN knobs are provided for complex multi-parameter control.

Similar to the Turnado1 VST plugin, our "ASSIGN" knobs allow you to map many parameters to a single knob to create powerful effects which transform or mangle your sound with a single twist.

All preset patches include these "ASSIGN" knobs pre-programmed and ready for sonic exploration.

The "ASSIGN" knobs can also be parameter locked to create automated changes to multiple parameters over time.

Quick Muting and Un-Muting for Each Drum Sound

Each rhythm track consists of 16 individual drum sounds. Each sound can be individually muted and unmuted with a single button press. This allows users to introduce drum elements on-the-fly to build energy and create unique breakdowns.

Dedicated Mixer Controls

Dedicated controls for balancing the levels of you drums, bass, and line input. These knobs can be used to create an overall volume balance, or they can be used to create drops and breakdowns during live performances.

Advanced Bass Shaping Tools

The DIMENSION knob increases the stereo width of the bass synth without losing clarity or richness.

The M.Gun effect uses a rapid tremolo to add glitchy grit.

Explore Beyond the Preset Sounds With the Bass Engine Edit Mode Overlay

Build your own bass sounds from scratch or modify the presets.

Every parameter of the bass engine is accessible when the edit mode active.

Slip on the overlay and enter a whole new world of bass sound design.

Synth Engine Basic Configuration

2x Wavetable OSC: Each of the wavetable oscillators can assigned one of the 64 wavetables.

SUB OSC: The sub-oscillator provides solid, foundational bass support.

It can generate sine, triangle, sawtooth, square, LOG, and random waveforms.

NOISE Generator: The noise generator can generate 16 different types of noise, including both white and pink noise. It is a powerful tool for aggressive and industrial tones.

Deep Modulation

Almost all of the internal parameters of this device can be targets for modulation. The LFO, Envelope Generator, and ASSIGN knobs provide a wide range of ways to modulate every aspect of your sound.

For example, the LFO could modulate the settings of the Envelope Generator which is simultaneously modulating the Bass engine's wavetable position.

Notes: The ultimate finger drum pad

With ultra-sensitive Pads in an ergonomic layout perfect for finger drumming, the FGDP features a Tone Generator, internal speaker, and rechargeable battery that make it a true all-in-one instrument that you can play anywhere. Let your fingers make the rhythm!

Made for finger drumming

Thoughtfully designed layout and Pads for the ultimate finger drumming performance. From sampled acoustic drums that sound like they're right in front of you to powerful electronic sounds, beloved and curated by top professional artists, covering a wide range of genres. Yamaha promises uncompromising performance.

Optimised layout

Introducing a distinctive Pad layout meticulously designed for optimal finger drumming by prioritizing ergonomic comfort.

With the FGDP, you have the freedom to assign Voices to Pads according to your creative vision, but at Yamaha, we recommend the 3-finger style. Harness the power of your thumb for the kick drum, rely on the enduring middle finger for precise hi-hat control, and let your dexterous index finger bring to life the delicate nuances and intricate phrases of the snare.

The home position enables you to effortlessly execute fundamental rhythms, like 8th notes using just one hand. You can use your other hand to play on the other symmetrically laid out pads to unleash captivating back beats in 16th note or double kick styles.

Equipped with an ample number of Pads perfectly suited for finger drumming, the FGDP empowers you to deliver your finest performances, setting itself apart from conventional Samplers and MIDI Pads.

Expressive precision

Featuring cutting-edge Pads designed to capture every subtle nuance, the FGDP ensures that no detail goes unnoticed. With the powerful combination of the internal Tone Generator, you can deliver delicate performances encompassing ghost notes, impactful accents, flams, and lightning-fast rolls. Moreover, the Pads support Aftertouch, allowing for enhanced expression and enabling unique drumming techniques such as cymbal choking by applying pressure to a Pad while holding it pressed. With the FGDP, your drumming possibilities are almost limitless.

Specifications

Size/Weight

Dimensions

Width: 223 mm (8-3/4 in)
Height: 51 mm (2 in)
Depth: 223 mm (8-3/4 in)
Weight: 1.1 kg (2 lbs. 7oz)

Packing Box

Width: 282 mm (11-1/16 in)
Height: 110 mm (4-11/32 in)
Depth: 272 mm (10-3/4 in)

Pad section

Drum Pads: 18 pads
RGB square pads: 8 pads

Number of Trigger Settings:
Preset: 12
User: 50
After Touch: Polyphonic, Channel
Assignable Functions: Yes

Control Interface
Display: LCD with backlight

Tone generator
Tone Generator AWM2

Maximum Polyphony: 64 notes
Drum kits: Preset: 48 Kits, User: 50 Kits
Voices: 1,500
Kit Edit: Yes
Effects: Reverb: 11, Chorus: 10, Variation: 23, Speaker EQ: 5

Audio Files
Import limit: 100 files
sample format: WAV, AIFF (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, mono/stereo)
Maximum loadable sample time approx. 600 seconds (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, mono), approx. 300 seconds (44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo), approx. 20 seconds per file

Click
Tempo: 30 to 300 BPM, Tap Tempo supported.
Beat: 1 - 16
Others: Patterns (1/4, 1/4T, 1/8, 1/8T, 1/16, 1/16T, Clave)

Session Creator

Number of Session Creators: 23
Sections: Intro, Main × 4, Ending
Parts: Drum, Bass, Other × 4

Recorder
Recording time: USB flash drive approx. 80 minutes per file
Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)

Functions

Voices
Note Repeat: Each Pad
Humanize: Each Pad

Registration Memory
Number of Buttons: 4
Preset: 5 Banks, User: 50 Banks

Amplifiers and Speakers

Amplifiers: 2.5 W
Speakers: 4 cm × 1

Other

Connectors

Headphones: Headphones/Output (Stereo mini jack x 1)
AUX IN: AUX IN (stereo mini jack × 1)
USB: USB TO DEVICE (Type A), USB TO HOST (Micro B)

Power Supply
Power Supply: USB power adaptor 5 V/1.5 A or greater USB BC specification compatible products (Sold separately)
Internal Battery: 1,400 mAh, 4.5 Wh 3 hours
Power Consumption: 7 W

Accessories
Included Accessories: Owner's Manual, USB cable

Notes: An analogue drum machine clone of the famous TR606, coming with a lot of new features and improvements, from the sound point of view as well as the ergonomics of the machine and the sequencer.

The design of the analogue circuit and the sequencer gives it a warm and groovy sound as its elder with much more varied sound possibilities.

The very intuitive sequencer takes on the original spirit while bringing new and unique features and allows you to quickly create complex patterns and grooves while offering great flexibility for live jam and more sound variations.

Among the highlight and new features we find:

-A new design and better ergonomics:
- A new design very elegant and modern.
- New pots / knobs, bigger, more flexible and very pleasant.
- Carrying bag and decksaver (dust cover) included.
- Numerous possibilities for customizing the LEDs colours to better identify your patterns and more.

A modern and very powerful sequencer :
- 64 user patterns, up to 64 steps per pattern.
- Non-volatile memory (no more batteries required !!!).
- Adjust the swing / shuffle to add groove to your productions.
- Ability to switch between WRITE (recording mod) and PLAY (playback mode) without interrupting the playback of the pattern.
- Individual instruments mute switch.
- Ability to save kits.
- New Fill function, let you add variation (break / rolls) to a pattern. Once the pattern Fill cycle is finished the sequence automatically returns to the main pattern.
- Roll and Flam function adds realism to your patterns and especially the fills.
- Nuances / Modulations. This unique function makes it possible to bring life into your sequences by adding complex variations (tone modulation) more or less subtle. The modulation controls the TONE setting, a different NUANCE setting can be programmed for each instrument.
- Advanced editing features like COPY / PASTE / CLEAR and much more.
- All the parameters are controllable via midi control change (Midi CC).

A modern audio section and connectivity :

- Analogue audio circuit.
- Excellent audio specifications and noise floor (widely improved compared to the original).
- Clap and Rim Shot instruments not present on the original.
- 9 instruments (Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Low Tom, Hi Tom, Cymbale, Open Hat, Closed Hat, Rim Shot, Clap).
- CLOSED et OPEN HIHAT chunk like the original. Which give you this so much desired HiHat sound when closed and open hats are programmed on the same steps.
- 7 separates outputs and 1 main output (mono).
- 1 Midi in and out.
- Volume knob per instruement.
- TONE setting per instrument, let you modify the sound (tune or decay or snap) for each instrument. Then the edited instruments could be saved as a Kit.

Specifications- Drum Drone TT-606

Instruments
Bass Drum
Snare Drum
Low Tom
High Tom
Cymbal
Open Hi-hat
Closed Hi-hat
Rimshot
Hand Clap

Main Controls

Tempo Knob
Volume Knob
Track/Instrument Selector Knob
Mode Selector Knob
Accent Level Knob
Tone Knob
MIDI Out / Thru Selector Switch
Power On / Off Switch

Instrument and Submix Level Controls
Bass Drum | Snare Drum | Toms |
Cymbal | Open+Closed Hi-hat |
Rimshot+Hand Clap

Data Storage

User Patterns: 64 | User Tracks: 9 | User Drum Kits: 32 |
User Clips: 16 per instrument

Operating Modes

Pattern Write | Pattern Play | Track Play | Track Write

Pattern Features

Pattern Length: 1-64 steps
Per-instrument, per-step modifiers: Accent, Flam, Roll
Programmable Fill variation for each pattern
Time scales: 16th note, 32nd note, 8th note triplet, 16th note triplet
Assignable pattern LED colour

Pattern Copy / Paste functions

Track Features

Visual track programming system | Maximum Length: 240 bars |

Per-bar fill variation option

Tone Control Parameters

Bass Drum: Tuning
Snare Drum: Snare Snap
Low Tom: Tuning
High Tom: Tuning
Cymbal: Decay Time / Tuning
Open Hi-hat: Decay Time
Closed Hi-hat: Tuning
Rimshot: Timbre
Hand Clap: Density

Global Features

Shuffle Amount | Flam Time | MIDI In / Out channels
Illuminated buttons: 26 | Tap Tempo Input | System LED colour
Nuance: Automatic rhythmic Tone variation (per-instrument)

Outputs

Main Mix (1/4" mono, +15dBu)
Headphone (1/4" stereo, +10dBu)
Bass Drum (1/8" mono)
Snare Drum (1/8" mono)
High + Low Tom (1/8" mono)
Cymbal (1/8" mono)
Open + Closed Hi-hat (1/8" mono)
Rimshot (1/8" mono)
Hand Clap (1/8" mono)
MIDI Out / Thru

Inputs: Power (9VDC, 300mA) | MIDI In Negative Tip Barrel

PC Functions

Cyclone Studio application for PC & Mac enables Drum Drone software update and user data backup & restore using MIDI SysEx transfer.

Physical

Dimensions: L310mm x W130mm x H35mm | Weight: Unit 783g
(Boxed with accessories) 1.332kg

Included Accessories

100-240v Universal Power Adapter | Near Invisible Force Field |
Case Transporter | Printed User Manual

Available Accessories

7 Lines 1/8 to 1/4 output cable snake |
Triple 100-240v Universal Power Adapter |

Available Accessories

7 Lines 1/8 to 1/4 output cable snake | Triple 100-240v Universal Power Adapter

Notes: The little brother to the original DrumBrute arguably packs a bigger punch. Gritty analogue sounds are on offer, but the sequencer is just as inspiring. A great alternative to the usual Roland suspects.

Supplier notes:
This is the drum machine you've been waiting for.

Combining bold, hard-hitting analogue sounds, a monstrous output distortion, performable controls, superb connectivity, and a powerful sequencer, DrumBrute Impact will fill your music with energy and muscle.

Putting the focus on "Brute", DrumBrute Impact features 10 high-energy, refined, punchy analogue sounds.

You can also use the exclusive "Colour" sound-shapers to introduce unique, per instrument effect for some variation. Boost the harmonic content, add some drive, snap, or crack at the touch of a button, you can even automate tonal changes by creating a "Colour" sequence. If you want your drums to push even harder, use the built-in distortion on the output for some drum-optimized crunch.

DrumBrute Impact is a drum machine for musicians and producers who crave raw power and monstrous tone.

Awesome drums made easy:

Sharing the same prize-fighting sequencing architecture found in the original DrumBrute, you'll love the simple, fun, and intuitive sequencer in DrumBrute Impact.

Whether you want to create complex, phasing polyrhythms or straight, pounding rhythms; record a finger-drumming performance; punch in a step-sequenced masterpiece; DrumBrute Impact beats to your rhythm. Use the touch strip to create some real-time glitchy, beat-repeat breakdowns, spice up a single instrument or your whole pattern with a dedicated 'Random' knob, and add some syncopation and groove with the 'Swing' feature.

A true analogue experience:

Connect to your other gear, sync up, and make some music the old-school way.

Get away from computer screens, say goodbye to sub-menus, and jump into the world of tactile, instant, analogue satisfaction. Featuring a huge array of sync and connectivity options, you'll be able to hook up and jam with practically any other synth, sequencer, or MIDI-enabled instrument. Mix on the fly with dedicated controls for every function, multitrack, record, effect, and mix the sound your way with multiple bus outputs. Save patterns that you love, chain them together, and create full songs and live sets, all without looking at a single screen.

DrumBrute Impact is a massive sounding, creativity fuelling beast, with effortless workflow and amazing performance controls.

Notes: One of the hardest in the game. Dedicated kick drum synth from analogue experts Vermona. Shape your own sounds from scratch. Killer.

Supplier's notes:
The Kick Lancet generator is a handy analogue percussion synthesizer with priority to kick-drum sounds.

The heart of the Kick Lancet's sound structure is an analogue oscillator that produces sine and square waves, which can blend seamlessly from one to the other. 2 independent envelope generators with a decay/release phase can modulate the oscillator's frequency and the VCA. Additionally the VCO pitch can be modulated by the fast LFO (3Hz to 3 kHz, triangle). Noise and a pulse signal can be added in the mixer section. Vermona have a balls-controller for making it really big.

The Kick Lancet can be triggered by MIDI but beside that there are 3 different trigger inputs. A gate trigger, which impulse can trigger the Kick Lancet in normal way with additional accent or completely dynamical depending on the incoming voltage, a simply short current trigger (i.e. momentary foot switch) and an audio input, which offers the possibility to trigger the Kick Lancet by an audio signal statically or dynamically. Drum pads can also be connected here.

Notes: The TT-78, from Cyclone Analogic, is the next step in their collection of classic reproductions of iconic drum machines. The TT-78 is modelled after the classic CR-78 drum machine from Roland, produced in 1978. The TT-78 contains all the modern upgrades one would expect, while also being housed in a sleek shell, similar to the TT-303 and TT-606. It has the same intuitive sequencing functions as the previous Cyclone Analogic unit, but with a completely different sound palette, using sounds like Bongos, Congas, Maracas, and Guiro. There are seven individual outputs, providing independent jacks for most of the sounds. It also comes complete with MIDI In, Out and Thru, for synchronizing the TT-78 with all one's other gear.

*Supplied with Euro two pin to UK three pin adapter*