![]() ![]() Either way, it has a very punchy sound and reminds me of the DMX and LinnDrum. I am the original owner, and, among many other songs created, I used this machine to program/write the song "Downtown", which was recorded/released by Capital Records artist Lillo Thomas back in 198."The Sequential Circuits Drumtraks is an overlooked unit, perhaps because of the Linn, Roland and Oberheim classics that came first, or perhaps because Sequential are so famous for their legendary synthesizers. Fun Facts regarding the history of this machine: This was the first DrumTraks machine used in Memphis, TN (the serial # on this unit is 3051). This makes it very easy to use with both old analogs and new MIDI synths and sequencers. The DrumTraks can send Roland sync/clock to other machines. Modify the tempo on the fly during playback. (See photos.) Here's a link to a great YouTube video showing how to operate the Drumtraks: /watch?v=Ad0mPadrtQQ Easily create patterns (up to 99) and sequence them together to make a song (99 total) in the pattern and song build modes. It also includes extensive editing and copy/paste capabilities, tempo control, etc., six individual outputs, and one mono mix output. Thirteen drum sounds are accessible at any one time, spread across 6 channels, and all have discretely programmable tuning and level controls. (See photo.) Operation: This DrumTraks programmer-friendly classic drum machine, with superior editing capabilities, is also fully MIDI capable and sync-able. ( (You won't need them for this machine, but they were in with the unit when I tested it, so I just included them in the package.) Also included: Handwritten schematic diagrams showing how the sockets were modified. I've also thrown in three unopened 28-pin LP (low profile) sockets, and one 24 pin socket, apparently left over from when we modified the machine with the ZIF sockets. These Linn Drum sounds are of superior quality-I currently have the Linn Bass Drum, the Power Toms, the 9000 Snare-Killer Snare, and the DX Hat installed in 4 of the 5 ZIF sockets, but I'm including all the original Drumtraks sounds (see photos-origianl sounds are on chips labeled with all CAPS) as well. ![]() With this enhanced ZIF socket feature in place, in addition to all the original classic DrumTraks EPROM memory sound chips, I'm also able to include several high-quality and classic Linn Drum sound chips: "9000 Kick Drum", "Linn 9000 Toms", "Killer Toms", "Crisp Hat", "DX Hat", and "9000 Snare-Power Snare" chips, which the user can use interchangeably with this machine. Slide another chip into place, and push back the levers to their tightened "locked" position (which seats the new chip firmly in place), and you're ready to go with your new sound. Simply pull back the two levers (gently but firmly) on the ZIF socket, and the chip is released. (See photos for blue-colored ZIF sockets installed). Included: DrumTracks Machine, Original Owners Manual, shipped in original packing and box, PLUS: Extras and Modifications Also Included : This DrumTraks machine comes with 5 pre-intsalled ZIF sockets (see * below for ZIF definition), which allow the user to easily and quickly swap out and use other EPROM** sound chips in addition to the original sound chips that came with the unit. were tested and are working, with only one small issue: the master volume knob crackles/cuts in/out below a level of "5" when monitoring through headphones out of the mono mixout output (levels below 5 had always been quite low-level on this machine anyway-I usually ran this machine between 6-7 when montoring with headphones), but it doesn't seem to affect performance at all. Functionally, all knobs, functions, outputs, lights, etc. The only other issue is that one "foot" of the four table-top feet underneath is missing. You're bidding on a classic Sequential Circuits DrumTraks drum machine, with unique modifications and related-extras for improved usability and performance, (see below), and an interesting musical history of its own (also see below for interesting fun facts about this machine): Cosmetically, it's in great condition, with only minor nicks and scuffing associated with normal use. ![]()
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