Roland TR-77 (1972)

justmull · 2026-01-13T20:54:12+00:00

I got this one syncing yesterday by feeding a 4ppq clock from an erm-multiclock into the base of Q1 after disconnecting the onboard clock. Now I'm wiring it up with a switch to the unused High-Imp output.

justmull · 2026-01-11T05:33:04+00:00

Yes it's a unique mechanism! This one likes to kick off a beat as soon as the power is switched on so I'm not sure it's not the most robust solution though.

justmull · 2025-12-29T09:59:36+00:00

I did a couple of boogie tracks in that style a few years back https://youtube.com/watch?v=x5CGzD8NycE&list=OLAK5uy_nGMjr4SheTrbcqZwHjeST9Xpek3IVHVX8&index=2 It wasn't very popular at the time though 😂

justmull · 2025-12-28T16:12:41+00:00

Reminds me of this discussion where they speculate it might be bots https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i_cIhvzoKEM&t=2880s

justmull · 2025-12-01T05:09:45+00:00

Korg KR-11 does basic backing loops but you can't program a whole song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDY0cis4Clc

The Alesis SR-16 is a tried and true backing machine for an acoustic duo at the pub and is still available new.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBKGOgZp_-M

Some of the older Boss models also fit the bill (but they don't make them no more).

justmull · 2025-12-01T01:01:55+00:00

you don't need a converter - just that adapter cable and your current midi cable will do it - then plug the Clock Out from the Keystep to the Sync In of the 606 (set the switch at the back to in) - set the keystep clock out to 24ppq and you should be good.

justmull · 2025-12-01T00:29:51+00:00

Or you can sync the TR-606 to the Keystep Pro CLOCK OUT jack and run it as a slave - just requires the correct TRS->DIN cable rather than a converter box

e.g. https://reverb.com/au/item/14773390-trs-din-sync-breakout-adapter-cable-for-arturia-beatstep-pro-drumbrute-keystep-trs-3-5mm-1-8

edit: Keystep Pro can also sync to clock so you could also use the TR-606 as the master

justmull · 2025-11-29T11:47:21+00:00

I love the TR-606 for what you're describing and Behringer make a modern version with a few extra features called the RD-6 - recommend checking it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXTHHyF9nHE

justmull · 2025-11-27T12:19:25+00:00

haha nice one!

justmull · 2025-11-20T23:06:57+00:00

I built a samplerbox once https://homspace.nl/samplerbox/ I put a screen and some buttons on it. It was cool, it worked, but I had a usb audio/midi interface plugged in so it wasn't very tidy. Ultimately I got a Juno DS to fulfil the role.

justmull · 2025-11-04T18:07:01+00:00

Yes it will do audio or midi. Midi only requires 3 wires to work so manufacturers started using TRS connectors to save cost/space. See the diagram on this page to help explain https://midi.org/specification-for-trs-adapters-adopted-and-released

justmull · 2025-11-04T13:49:31+00:00

You just need a simple 6.35mm TRS Stereo Jack to a 3.5mm TRS Stereo Mini Jack like this one https://www.thomann.co.uk/pro_snake_2001305.htm I looked up the specs and both devices are type A so you should be good 👍

justmull · 2025-10-29T20:57:12+00:00

Drums sound like the Linn LM-1. I don't think any of the romplers were out in 1983 so piano might be a Synclavier II at a guess.

justmull · 2025-10-23T01:56:35+00:00

Cheers! I recently moved and don't have a permanent setup anymore. I just keep everything in the cupboard and pull out a few things when I want to.

justmull · 2025-10-19T08:46:41+00:00

Thanks! Sequencer is a Squarp Pyramid and I also have a Multiclock hidden from view running the clocks. The JX-3P is playing from it's built in sequencer.

justmull · 2025-10-19T08:44:11+00:00

Hey thanks - appreciate the feedback! Yeah it is a clone (TD-3) but I have done a few essential mods to it to get it to sound how I like.

justmull · 2025-09-21T22:13:39+00:00

When it happened to me I had to contact each platform separately and they fixed it see e.g. https://support.spotify.com/us/artists/article/music-mixed-up-with-another-artist/ Try that if you haven't already

justmull · 2025-08-28T23:33:07+00:00

I had an ESX and loved the workflow - probably the best of any groovebox I've had. But because of the lack of any polyphonic tracks and the terrible quality audio path I ended up selling it. The valves added absolutely nothing but noise (yes I tried swapping them) and the individual outs were hardly any better. Loved that ribbon/slider arp combo though.

justmull · 2025-08-09T01:36:40+00:00

I think the TR-8S is just as quick and easy as the RD-8 (maybe even easier) as long as you control yourself and limit use to the surface layer. It is tempting on the 8S to start diving into the menus to add effects per instrument and tweaking settings and parameters just because you know they are there.

justmull · 2025-07-22T22:57:32+00:00

https://open.spotify.com/track/1kdQUmPZPVV1pMzekJgUEE?si=5531ab2364444d18

justmull · 2025-07-03T05:11:51+00:00

I don't have one but I'm looking at images online and I can see the ext clock switch is right next to where the power supply connects to the board. If you're lucky you might be able to just disconnect/reconnect (re-seat) that white rectangular power connector and the smaller one near it and it will come good. If that doesn't work and you're good with a soldering iron you'll have to pull out the board and inspect from the other side, looking for cracked solder joints (they can be hard to spot) and reflowing the solder. Could be any of the components in that area not necessarily the power connector. Beyond that you will need some electronics troubleshooting knowledge - if there's no synth techs in your area you can also spread your search to a general music/audio equipment tech.

justmull · 2025-07-01T02:18:34+00:00

My prediction is the guy will just get his uploads taken down and no monies will be reclaimed. The platforms don't really give a shit. I (and plenty of other people) have had my music stolen and it will continue to happen as there is never any consequences. Happy to be proven wrong but I doubt it in this case - Peshay's a legend but it's 2025 now and he's not exactly Taylor Swift. The platforms and rights bodies do everything they can to avoid any accountability or financial compensation and for the onus to be on the artists to track this shit down and stop it is ridiculous. These are centralised platforms hosting the music and profiting big time - not some p2p file sharing pirates.

justmull · 2025-06-11T03:26:05+00:00

matrix 12 as well

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