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DESCRIPTION
The Roland CR-1000 is basically a Roland TR-505 without the sequencer (which is hardly a big deal, since it has full MIDI and you can sequence it from your DAW). All the classic TR-505 sounds are here, in their crunchy early-digital low-bit-depth glory, so as well as the famous Kick, Snare, Toms and Cymbals you get some very handy percussion pieces. Sonically the two machines are identical, so this is a great way to get hold of the genuine Roland TR-505 kit for a little less cash, if you don’t need its front-panel sequencing.
The CR-1000 does include 24 preset patterns (absent from the TR-505) with variations, intros, fills etc; clearly the idea was to market this less to studios and more to home users. It’s just possible that you’ll find something among these that gets the creative juices flowing, but I suspect the better way to use this is to link it straight to your DAW over MIDI and pump sequenced beats into it at which point, expect to get a stupid grin on your face 😀
The sound is exactly what you’d hope for from a 505: crunchy, hefty and on the high sounds with a bit of gentle aliasing sheen which adds air. It’s excellent for getting an 80s pop vibe going, or just adding something a little unusual but still recognisably retro to your tracks. The kick in particular is super crunchy and really holds down the low end. Dialling in some of the Latin percussion parts can add a really cool, La Isla Bonita-style lilt to your tracks!
The sounds on board includeKickSnareHatsCrashRideRimshotTomsCongasTimbalesClavesCowbell (MORE COWBELL!!!)CONDITIONBasically excellent. Fully functional, perfect working order, and very clean for its age: a few tiny marks (see the photos) but overall really nice.
INCLUDED9v power adaptor (UK style)
SHIPPINGI am based in Spain and the item will be shipped from Valencia.Postage to the UK will cost 22.00 by TNT Economy.
Postage within mainland Spain will cost 8.50 by Correos Express: if you buy, I will invoice you for the purchase price plus this amount.
Worldwide buyers please CONTACT ME for a shipping quote: I can let you know how much it will cost, and if you buy I’ll invoice you the full amount including delivery 🙂
The item will be very well packed and padded for transport (please check my feedback – I’m a very careful eBayer!)
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Category: Musical Instruments:Percussion:Drums:Drum Machines
Location: Valencia