Bad Gear - Roland TR-626

[@AudioPilz]

Audiopilz: *slaps roof of YT channel* Full Tracks, Extended Jams, Sample Packs: www.patreon.com/audiopilz

[@RogerBrenon]

What is your recording chain into your computer to get such quality sound? You should do a recording vid. Excellent every time. Props.

[@JB-zi3dr]

Fantastic stuff as always! Would you consider covering the Ensoniq ESQ-1/SQ-80 at some point? I'd be very curious to hear your both your take and awesome music productions using it. 🙂

[@nerdonofriendo]

Me; Slaps the roof of KZbin channel, realizes its a soggy cardboard box in an ally. "oops" at least i have some bad gear in this box with me, puts on headphones is magically transported to a serene grassy valley sitting on a tree stump tapping the pads like a while animals groove to my beats like a Disney princess.

[@OmarHashModer]

Each pad can be assigned to midi note of your choice. Mute all drum sounds, and use 626 as a midi note sequencer to any midi synth. That’s how I used it in 1987.

[@AudioPilz]

Nice technique!

[@klinkske]

yes, it triggers my formanta UDS atm :D

[@christiantorma2440]

Und was is mit der Notenlänge?

[@antitheist2000]

Yep same here 😊

[@iagmusicandflying]

Did the same with the TR-505. Always annoying that it sent note offs right on top of the note ons though, so note length expression was me playing with the release in real time.

[@elitemantis]

Ok, new Bad Gear episode dropped, the weekend has officially started!

[@AudioPilz]

TGIF!!!

[@PWMaarten]

Cries in working on saturdays

[@henninghoefer]

"Böses Getriebe" would make a fantastic band name 😂 And your singing is awesome too! You should do it more often!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@karlwesslau]

+1!

[@lookapi]

+1😁🤟🤟

[@UkeJamUK]

+2

[@NoyaD9]

Lol that was the unexpected translation!

[@oliviamoore3426]

Holy fluffing moly, that rammstein song is probably one of the best things you’ve done so far. Love it

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@oliviamoore3426]

@@AudioPilz you’re so welcome 😃

[@dwinksramesh2162]

Nothing beats "he touched a black key"

[@oliviamoore3426]

@@dwinksramesh2162 ikr 😃

[@basspartout]

"Kranke Samples, harte Schläge, kein Bedarf für Bremsbeläge" .... ich pack mich weg 😂😂😂 legendär!!

[@AudioPilz]

Vielen Dank!!!

[@dasXperiment]

@@AudioPilz Wir haben zu danken. Made my day!

[@winesynths]

Absoluter Highlight dieser Folge! 🤣

[@wolfgangwiesinger9502]

Alle Rammsteinharmonien der letzten 20 Jahre in 30 Sekunden reingepackt :-)

[@medialex78]

Synthesizer-Liebe heißt Regler-Geschiebe!

[@ChrisSmout]

Jams are on point this week; gnarly acid and rhythmic drones. You could give Til Lindemann a run for his money too! Happy Friday

[@AudioPilz]

Thanks!!!

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Frankly jams are always on point. Joined the Patreon to get longer versions. Especially Synthesizer Liebe is on my system RN. Worth it if you have the spare change.

[@scottnelle]

That final track was wild, unexpected, and awesome! Great episode!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@nathanpohl]

That 3rd jam was very unexpected but amazing!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@fumutohru9251]

I have a very surprisingly romantic attachment to Roland TR-626. Its very dry 8-bit sound becomes alive with experimentation. It's inspired a lot of works with layers of percussion and we went to the 626 with a band I was in from 2016-2017. Three decades later the 626 can make musical romance definitely with the umlaut accents. Thank you for highlighting how creative the 626 can be used in this video. All of the jams really hit hard.

[@KennethDonnellyStargazer21]

Yeah I'm with you about the experimentation, that's what I'm all about and I've gotten some good results from this thing using just a few effects like digital (gated) reverb! Actually a nice sound source. Cheers

[@AudioPilz]

Nice! Thank you!!!

[@PaulOrtiz]

Dude that gothic track was dope haha. Your videos are so entertaining, and I love how much work you put into the demos. Lovely stuff.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@tubeMonger]

It was time we get German song on your channel. Great stuff!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@KattKirsch]

Wasn't expecting the full Laibach moment but I'm always happy when one arrives. Even as a parody I'd listen to a whole album of this in a heartbeat!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jackdrizzleshizzle4389]

Oh man, I LOOOVE the Rammstein-type-song at the end. Every time I think you've reached the top of quality KZbin content, you keep getting better and better. Keep up the good work!!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@brianedgin]

As usual for your channel, I spent 15 min watching a 8:21 min video, pausing to enjoy the epic memes! That's a lot of work and I fully appreciate it! (And I agree with the others, that 3rd jam was epic!)

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@fisk0]

Wow, you do the Laibach vocals incredibly well!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@Harrison_Strunz]

Ich hatte in den 90ern ein eigenes Plattenlabel. Techno, Acid... 303, 606, Quasar, 309, Ensoniq EPS16+, Mackiemixer, 1040STE mit Cubase. Deine Videos sind der Hammer, stets kompetent und mit feinstem Humor. Ich ziehe den Hut und danke Dir herzlich für so viel Spaß seit langer Zeit!

[@AudioPilz]

Nice! Besten Dank!!!

[@JonathanMLParker]

My favourite video of yours yet, the number of laugh out loud moments completely off the scale. I really appreciate all the effort you put into your amazing content.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@CaidicusProductions]

Man, that song at the end gave me CHILLS! Awesome presentation, Pilz. Thank you, evermore.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@madelinehoyle1059]

You make some of the best content on KZbin, and I don't mean in just the music gear genre.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@gamma_noize]

Oiiiidaaa! That finale! 😲🤯🤯🤘🤘 Very well done, mister Pilz!

[@AudioPilz]

Vielen herzlichen Dank!!!

[@SamUrtonDesign]

The 626 can make even an acid house track sound like it was produced by Stock, Aitken, & Waterman. BTW - your vocal skills are superlative. Please, more singing from you from now on!

[@Schneewittchensarg]

Stock, Aitken, & Waterman and Acid House are two of my favourite genres!

[@SamUrtonDesign]

@@Schneewittchensarg We need to combine these genres! SAW House.

[@FluxTrax]

@@SamUrtonDesign tbf they made quite a few cheesy house influenced songs, with Simmonds electric snarefills galore. Check out the hits by Mel & Kim for instance, or Big Fun. Wap Bam Boogie by Matt Bianco is also SAW affiliated (kind of slaps btw)

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@FluxTrax]

Fun fact Pete Waterman was a big fan of Stakker Humanoid (aka. F.S.O.L)

[@hubbarao]

I've used tape backups and load from tape in this millennium for Juno106, Poly800 and DW8000. 70% of the time, it works every time.

[@AudioPilz]

Lol, so true

[@somatt]

Cant you tape backup to a daw

[@basroos_snafu]

That last song can of course only be performed in German, especially with the tweaked R as pronounced in the country's southern neighbours. You kick ass! You have nice weekend.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!! Have a nice one too!!!

[@5lip5pace]

Banger of an episode! Cant wait till next week

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@jvedra9041]

This is by far my favorite demo song you’ve made in this series

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@davidszekely1770]

The ending music was 10/10, you REALLY nailed it bro!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@enochroot9438]

Dude release the Rammstein as a single...just the track we didn't know we needed but desperately want a full album now!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!! I would have to finish it first;)

[@UseYourBrain930]

@@AudioPilz Please do!

[@ChrisLincoln]

Your gif game sets such a high bar. I love the use of Bert Kreischer for a single word 🤖

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@chriswareham]

"Let me know if you've used tape sync this millennium". *cautiously raises hand* I use a hardware Tascam multitracker, the DP006, which doesn't have MIDI so tape sync is useful. And as a goth, I have to applaud you for that final jam - a superb recreation of early 2000s EBM.

[@AudioPilz]

Nice one!!! Thanks!!!

[@peterbondmusic]

FSK on on track 8 of a Tascam 38 --- no position pointer, you always had to start from the top of the song for it to sync correctly! (though not in this millennium)

[@joshuathomsen2411]

I love your channel, you’re such a goofball. I got a 626 about six months ago and I love it. These old machines stand the test of time, when treated nicely, and I like how you commented about the sound versus a drumbrut. No character in the new machines, and these old Rolands sound fantastic run through proper effects!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!! Yeah, didn't like the drumbrute that much too

[@omniphoriusvcf907]

If you have a 626, def do the HKA Design mod, which is a ROM expansion. "Bank 1 covers LinnDrum and LM-1 sounds, Bank 2 covers DMX and TR-707 sounds, Bank 3 covers TR-909 and TR-808 sounds, and Bank 4 is the original factory sounds." DMX and LinnDrum samples sound SO great through the 626.

[@AudioPilz]

Damn, I need that!!!

[@somatt]

​@@AudioPilzno you don't Mr GAS

[@somatt]

​@@AudioPilzlove your channel but I'm putting my foot down! 😂

[@ADH.DREAMING]

Was NOT expecting that final jam but boy am I glad it blessed my ears.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@FairchlldMusic1]

Had one, and the internal mixer of the 707 was really missed, especially for muting. It’s pros were the tuning, and per instrument accent which was amazing for techno with the toms and hats. If I find one again for a good price, I might hop on it, because it was inspiring to use, and it’s relatively compact to its brethren. Looks like the pros outweigh the cons! Great video as always! TGIBGD

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@botany500kojak]

My first drum machine. Picked it up for around $60 US. Have not used it in a few years even though I installed the HKA Design add on which adds the 909, 808, LinnDrum, LM-1, DMX and TR-707 sounds to it. Will have to do so now, as you have put me in the mood. Cheers.

[@AudioPilz]

Nice! This mod looks awesome!

[@treborrenmus2420]

At the first glance, this video has everything you want from a tech revieiwing, acid bubbling, gothic, hardcore electronica music video. Superb!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@TheSciHi]

Upon hearing the last Jam, Rammstein have entered the chat. That was wünderbar!

[@AudioPilz]

Vielen Dank!!!

[@basicmath_wav]

The cut to Bart Chrysler every time "the machine" is mentioned got me good

[@AudioPilz]

😀

[@banjoguyollie]

Love Burt Krishna

[@jono80]

Did not expect to see Brent Crystals in a Bad Gear vid

[@ClifBratcher]

I've had a TR-505 for ages and never realized the 626 was a real product.. I thought it was just a 505 mod 😅

[@AudioPilz]

I had to check whether it's real too;)

[@opticteadrop]

My 3rd favourite TR drum machine, right after the 808 and the 909. I love the sounds this thing makes, especially these snares, they really are amazing! Great video as always!

[@AudioPilz]

Nice!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@64north20west]

It seems very easy to use, which makes it easy to overlook the bad gear stuff about it. Your jam definitely shows how useful it is. Thank you, Mr. Rammstein!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Yuzuki1337]

Böses Getriebe absolutely sent me, I dunno why I wasn't expecting it but I didn't. Good job and TGIF! :D

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@AndrossUT]

That Bert clip right before you say "the machine" was superb

[@AudioPilz]

Thanks!!!

[@AudaxSmoke]

One of my fav tricks is to run the hi-hats through a Digitech Synth Wah pedal! The 12-bit samples play so well with effects, great demonstrations!

[@AudioPilz]

Great idea!!!

[@h2o1969]

Dude, that end jam was tight! Loved the video as well. Nice vocals.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@Flooride1]

Brilliant video. In the 80's my first drum machine was the TR-505 then I upgraded to the TR-626. Yes I was in a goth band. I still have a fully working TR-626 and have acquired a 2nd one also in full working order both with original boxes and instruction manuals. Only today I synced up old 16 track reel tape recordings transferred to Cubase Pro 12 with a SMPTE time code stripe and fed it through a XR300 SMPTE Synchroniser and synced up my Roland TR-626 and W-30 Workstation. The 1980's meets the 2020's. Magical day. Now where did I put that black eyeliner pencil?

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@BxCx666]

The only thing that keeps me sane these insane times is this Friday evening’s show I never miss. I wish bad gear never runs out.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Francois.de.Benedetti]

It was my second drum machine when it came out, and I had two of these. Your review is again spot on, as always. The sync tape feature was great to virtually add anything / anyone to rehearsal or live performances, as putting extra drums, strings, backing vocals, synths, bass, 2nd/3rd guitar or even samples, it allowed to use an audio mix on one output, unless having a multi-tracks tape/reel, that sync'd the 626 on the other/different output just like any other external clock; Great also to speed up or down a tempo at some point in a song. One more cool feature is its ability to play blocks of patterns. [edit] I've used it as a basic sequencer too.

[@AudioPilz]

👍👍👍

[@JayBmusic]

"Böses Getriebe" hat mich gekriegt xD Sehr geiles Video wieder mal! :D

[@AudioPilz]

Vielen Dank!!!

[@royalslim2024]

This proves how cool your channel is

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@jaydeepalmer]

Wow, that track at the end totally slapped! Great work, as always 😊

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@BlackMajj]

God damn it! I've listened to your "secret double life" at near full volume in my DT990 Pro's ten times now. You just HAVE to make a full song of that and release it! I have massive chills here. 🤯

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!! Working on it!

[@BlackMajj]

@@AudioPilz yaaaaaay! Best! Christmas! Gift! Ever!! 😍🎁

[@fatkev1983]

I too bought a second TB3, inspired by you! It should arrive tomorrow or Monday. I also bought a second MX1... for reasons. Also, well done on making the TR626 shine.

[@AudioPilz]

Nice!!! I want a third;)

[@spaceman103]

@@AudioPilz My second TB3 came in yesterday 😂You singlehanded will make Roland reintroduce the TB3. I want a third TB3 2😊

[@fatkev1983]

@@AudioPilz sounds like we're headed to an arms race and the inevitable scenario of mutually assured destruction. However, I already have two Behringer Craves due to this guy kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6HEZaSBg7uXe68... wait, you haven't done the Crave yet on here, have you? If not, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. Or have you made a point of not covering Ultra Uli's utilitarian knock offs?

[@pearsemacintyre1728]

solid Roland TR episode. Great work as always

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@maxmaxmax4015]

Haha great closing song, always a pleasure to see you singing!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@MichaelDowComposer]

Maaan. So good. I just love watching your videos mate! ♥️

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@tomhikon]

My favorite Roland drum machine. Sold it a few years back, but used it for over 10 years on so many tracks. I also used it a lot to run basslines and things over midi. Fun stuff

[@AudioPilz]

Really enjoyed that one too

[@superchroma]

Amazing that you doubled down on the TB-3 after your mixed review, glad you're feeling it 💚

[@AudioPilz]

It has become my go to mono synth!!!

[@russelledwards001]

I still prefer my td3 don’t know why - maybe because of random destiny using the pattern sequencer.

[@Stop_being_younger_than_me]

So many years of great content, always love a new video! You put so much work into these and combined with the amazing jams you deserve wayy more subs!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@captn_hanky]

great episode as always!!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@PLA.net-DANTE]

Richtig geil wieder die Folge, vorallem der letzte Song 👌 Dankeschön

[@AudioPilz]

Vielen Dank!!!

[@QuimGil]

That's it. I've been resisting for too long. After this episode there is no way back: to Patreon I go.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!! See you on the other side;)

[@flyonthewindscreen02]

Loving your unique mix of quality information and entertainment. Had to watch this 3 times to get most of it 😂 As rich as Vienna cakes 🍰

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@alexmeeres5072]

That end jam was from a whole new level. Bravo!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@exitthelemming145]

I used to own a TR626 back in the 80's and especially loved its percussion sounds and the ride cymbal(s) A very underrated beat-box that is only relegated to obsolescence by the unrivaled musical snobbery of the dance music fashionistas

[@AudioPilz]

Word!

[@MegaCadr]

That last jam was totally unexpected and made my day :)

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@Pablo668]

Great vid as always. That song at the end was a masterpiece! Btw, before watching this, I listened to the theme from the movie 'Starman'. It was a bit dusty in here, sniff...

[@AudioPilz]

Thanks!!! Nice one!!!

[@stephkirwin1898]

well done. I had one of those made a few demos with it so steady. I gave it away now im going to have to call up the old friend to get it back.

[@AudioPilz]

Definitely get it back!!!

[@middaymeds]

Thank you for specifying which one was the new TB-3, I was worried about getting them mixed up

[@AudioPilz]

Still have an old firmware on the "old" one;)

[@thatroom]

You know, you definitely have something there with the angsty German proto90s Sulky tunes.. that was fun to hear!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@warrennate9]

that last jam was something xD Surely didn't expect that coming..

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@gvrcmoti]

Another MASTERPIECE (not the 626 but your creativity

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@kh7955]

I love my 626, honestly easy to program. Perfect for 1980's sounding beats.

[@AudioPilz]

Classic!!!

[@Crabby303]

Finale has to be the best yet lol, incredible! :D

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@martinschroder1991]

I love the snare drum of the 626. The sound is so unique. And the modding possibilities of the machine. And the programming. One of the best drumcomputer out there.

[@AudioPilz]

It was even used in Sonic the Hedgehog;)

[@niallmacdonald2710]

I'm going to echo Omar Hash's comments before me, and I still have mine, usually connected to a Novation DrumStation to augment my R-70. The 626 has a better Midi spec than its siblings, the sequencer has good timing, and as you pointed out the separate outputs and detune facilities let it still be useful for its own sounds too. It's a keeper.

[@AudioPilz]

Nice setup!!!

[@fluim0102]

If you want to engage with this kind of UI in 2022 you really need to go talk to someone. Great work as always! Although slightly dissapointed that the Spelonking mention wasn't followed by a meme from Batman

[@AudioPilz]

Definitely an acquired taste;)

[@synthlord2368]

Happy Friday Florian!! Love the song in German!

[@AudioPilz]

Have a nice one too!!!

[@lmolivei]

The best episode thus far!!!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@gavinholt2768]

Amazing 👍 you've had a great year ! The young kids might not get this one but those in their late 30s early 40s know this one! Well done audiopilz 👍 every style today owes it's self to the sound of these kind of drum machines 👌

[@gavinholt2768]

727 next hopefully 🤝

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@danieklerr]

Great episode! Similar to the 727, the 626 was considered a "Latin" extension of the TR-505 sound set. It was hugely popular in Latin house music, particularly for it's snappy clap. French Kiss by Lil Louis is a good example.

[@tommyislarge]

Lil Louis also used it in Wargames and Blackout (percussion elements).

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you & I have to check it out!

[@BassWorkENTRTNMT]

Alter "böses getriebe" hat mich hart getroffen :D absolutely made my day

[@AudioPilz]

Freut mich zu hören!!! Danke!!!

[@----248]

It's so cool that you sing in your own language. I love italian.

[@AudioPilz]

Lol

[@sandorkis8813]

I got my 626, and love it! Worh to mention, there's some hacks for it... For a little money, can be boosted with ROM Expansion tool kit. "Expanded sounds The expansion board's sounds are spread across four banks, selectable with two toggle switches. Bank 1 covers LinnDrum and LM-1 sounds, Bank 2 covers DMX and TR-707 sounds, Bank 3 covers TR-909 and TR-808 sounds, and Bank 4 is the original factory sounds."

[@AudioPilz]

Only heard good things about that one! Nice!

[@butanium3012]

Du bist der geilste 😂 das Ramstein Ding kam komplett unerwartet 😂

[@AudioPilz]

Vielen Dank!!!

[@matthewfrueh5699]

The Metropolis German-lyric’d doom wave ensemble is 💯 on point! Bravo! 👏

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@sirwi11iam]

AudioPilz is the king of bad gear and the king of memes, in equal measure.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Joos2000]

Amazing work!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@daneguitarist1]

I was ready to hate... but god damn it AP, im a fan haha love the show bro and youre actually a sick musician, lots of folks that show interesting stuff kinda suck but you sir. are a rad dad

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Jaredboth]

I think you liked this so much because you didn't have to learn any more complicated system manoevers to get it to make sound! The interface is pretty cut and paste from the other Roland drum machines so it was easy to get down to jammin!

[@AudioPilz]

True that;)

[@nickhuwar7920]

Dude I love your vid’s, freaking awesome.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@secretelitemusic]

Having the 727 kit onboard was a big bonus at the time, but it still has that thin kick from the 707 to deal with. I actually used a 626 a few times in a shiny Atari midi studio, but doubled the kick and clap with beefier sampled options from a Sequential Tom. The 626, to my mangled ears, was the best of the rudimentary Latin Percussion drumboxes of that era. It sounds much better with some fx to thicken up the sounds, which are a bit (very) dry and crispy when naked. It sounds fine through a 12bit reverb to give it some proper 80s vast room depth.

[@AudioPilz]

Agreed, the percussion sounds are where it shines!

[@BlackMajj]

Holy mother of god! When does the Rammstein-ish mega-hit drop on Spotify? Will play it on repeat for days on end! I always knew you were a master of making electronic music. But had no idea you were a literal GOD at symphonic rock!

[@AudioPilz]

Thanks!!! I'm originally a Rock guy tbh

[@RamRevivo]

That last jam..I was in bliss 😌

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@kopiller]

Started view of the video thinking, meh this drum machine can't make an interesting video, but man you always deliver!!!

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@midinotes]

Incredible amount of work put in to an 8 minute video! Even I want a TR626 now! 😊

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@AndrewJohnClive]

Bloody hell! Good work Flo!❤❤

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you!!!

[@Karlagrammar]

Sir your channel is fucking everything thank you for making us smile and break our necks every video 🫶🏽

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@kuhpfau]

I've liked every episode but haven't commented for a while. This time though I have to say "Synthesizer-Liebe - Böses Getriebe" made me lol and I hope this becomes a meme. You deserve every single of your views and more.

[@AudioPilz]

Thank you so much!!!

[@dsandwhich00]

The 626 is very special to me and I barely even use the sounds. It syncs with the rest of my midi capable gear which then keeps my juno six Arp in sync via trigger. Another neat trick is that the trigger is tied to the rim shot, so you can sort of program arpegiator patterns on the Juno.

[@AudioPilz]

Nice technique!!!