Classic Analog Drum Sounds Revived with Novation's D-Station

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Novation is bringing back the sounds of some of the most sought after analog drum machines - more specifically, the Roland TR808 and TR909 - in a modern rack mount unit, while offering plenty of knobs to tweak the sounds in real-time.

Presets: Adjustments made to the drum sounds can be stored in memory which can then be recalled from the front panel or by using MIDI Program Changes

MIDI: Changes made to the sound editing rotary controls are transmitted as MIDI controller data. These can be recorded into a sequencer and then sent back to the D-Station which responds by re-creating the changes in real-time

Distortion: Precise level control means that the overdriven sound some users favour can be set individually for each drum sound in the kit and stored in memory GM Compatible: The TR808 or TR909 sounds in the D-Station can be assigned to the General MIDI Note Numbers for percussion sounds. This means that it can be used straight away with GM files or grooves, etc.

DIN Sync Output: The D-Station converts MIDI Clock data into a Din Sync control pulse which will allow any compatible unit (TB303 for example) to run in synchronisation with other MIDI equipment.

Features:

• A.S.M. modelling of TR808 & TR909 drumsounds
• MIDI control of drum parameters
• Programmable drumkits
• 8 assignable outputs
• Front cut editing the attack portion of drumsounds
• MIDI note off recognition for gating effects
• Pitch assign banks transposing drums over 1 octave
• MIDI to DIN Sync converter
• Modelled Sounds: Bass, Snare, Tom Toms, Hi Hat, Cymbals (TR808), Congas
• Sampled Sounds: Rimshot, HandClap, Cowbell, Cymbals (TR909), Maracas, Cloves
• Polyphony: 8 notes
• Programs: 40 Total - 25 Factory/15 User
• Controllers: All front panel rotary controls except individual drum "Level" rotary controls
• Controllers: via MIDI Front Cut, Pan and Distortion on most sounds
• Note-Off Recognition: Selective Note-Off recognition for each drum sound
• General MIDI: Selective Drum Kit (TR808/TR909) for placement within the GM map.
• MIDI: IN/OUT/THRU ports
• Outputs: Stereo Left/Right +6 Individual Outputs & Headphone
• DIN Sync Output - 24 ppqn
• Power: 9V D.C. 600mA input.
• Dimensions: W=483mm H=44mm D=125mm
• Weight: 1.9kg
• Case Style: 1 U 19" Rackmount

For more information, visit their web site at www.novationmusic.com.