Nastiest Drum Machine Ever? (Mattel Synsonics Drums)

[@mrcomenttoe2009]

I got one of these when they came out also I'm 55 years old now but I used to play the pads I didn't really press the buttons much had lots of fun with this thing

[@controllerforce_50East]

Wow!! I didn't think I'd ever see one of these again. I was recorded making my first beat on this thing back in 86'. It is bad ass when amplified playing through monster subwoofers. The audio from a laptop or phone doesn't do this thing justice. Luv it man.

[@HardtekStudios]

Thank you for checking it out!

[@ClayKirby-sj3zy]

Yeah I hooked mine up too stereo with 12 inch sub tower speakers 200 watt ...drove my mom crazy had a cheap synthesizer keyboard next too it ..I was 12 😂

[@johnfkay8341]

I got this machine for Xmas 1982. Played it for years and loved it. Not sure what happened to it but I wish I still had it. Just for nostalgia I downloaded some free samples to put in my Volca. Lofi percussion heaven.

[@HardtekStudios]

Wow, you bought this piece the year I was born. Nice!

[@theexpollutions6482]

I had one too. It disappeared around 1986. I don’t remember if it stopped working or what. I had a good time with it.

[@GOHpsycho2]

I have one for sale, like new $65..

[@ralphanderson5621]

You can find them on reverb.

[@deadbrokel305]

I had one too made some nice beats wish I still had it

[@blampfno]

That sound brings back memories.

[@scottrobinson9752]

I had one back in the 80s... played real drums in a band... but used this for the occasional electro drum fill. It was cool.

[@michaeldulsky8492]

Thanks for sharing... this drum machine is so awesome! 🔥

[@tannerin]

i love it, sounds like old home organ drums

[@scottarmstrong8585]

Actually one of the BEST drum machines ever, particularly given it's price.

[@jeremycatches9766]

SWIM got his in the late 80s for a 25 dollar bag of green.

[@scottarmstrong8585]

@@jeremycatches9766 heyeha who?

[@jeremycatches9766]

@@scottarmstrong8585 SWIM = Someone who isn't me. :)

[@JamesReedy]

Apparently even Kraftwerk used it. I had one as well, it was really something back then.

[@3alarm247]

I wish I had you as my teacher when I had mine.

[@DezoWilliams]

My first drum machine as a kid!

[@Studio-62]

Cool jam! I got one of these for $50 about 20 years ago. I’ve not used it for anything since then but it works and I’ll use it eventually.

[@Medniex]

Whoa! This video is nice follow up after sonictalk's podcast I listened recently. They mentioned this drumpad. At least in your hands it sounds really good. Awesome skills!

[@HardtekStudios]

Thank you!

[@santyrush]

I have this.. Was a present from Tino CASAL, a great famous old singer and composer in Spain, but he die in 80,s

[@justincanton]

Wow, the memories of wacking the sht out of this when I was a kid. Love it, the world sure was easier when this came out back then.

[@MarkMoriArts]

Very cool 8 bits sounds

[@JamesReedy]

It’s fully analog…

[@businessbywebofficial]

No lie.....I was digging through a box I had not touched since I moved here 10 years ago.and holly cow there it was. My Synsonics Drums. I used mine at times while dj'ing. Bought it cause I saw another club dj use one. Mine looks like I never used it. Even my 30 year old Techniques 1200s are in imaculate condition. This is one of the best toys Mattel ever made. No cappin. About to put on my headset and beat the hell out of it. LOL

[@baddriddimworkshop]

bordel.. good client for modding, and they ate easy to find for cool prices obviously...

[@ludwigkopp8130]

you can still use it as a display stand for your Mattel's Masters of the universe collection. no kidding, there's always good use for some lo-fi drumming. especially in the experienced hands of HardtekStudios. 👍

[@HardtekStudios]

I did play with MotU as a lil kid, but I'm an adult now. So i'm all about the Transformer figures! Now if I could get Hasbro to make a synth!

[@ludwigkopp8130]

HardtekStudios I wouldn't be surprised if Hasbro had some musical toys one could circuitbend into a synth

[@speedysteve9121]

I remember the advert with Nigel Olsson.

[@markcowan3880]

i used to want one of those like mad when i was a kid. My dad bought me a Pearl Electronic Drum kit... I just wanted a drum machine. Needless to say the pearl didn't see much use and my mum was glad to see the back of it. Shoulda bought me a cheap drum machine dad ;)

[@HardtekStudios]

I just heard about this thing about 10 years ago! Talk about asking for pizza and getting Chef Boyardee! No disrespect to the canned chef!

[@raydeen2k]

I was in a similar boat. I wanted a dedicated synth, but all my parents could afford was this. I was not a drummer. Didn't want to be a drummer. But this lil' guy turned me into one. It used to be my main kit until my parents bought me a Simmons SDS-400. I then used both together with the Mattel mostly used for hi-hat and some tom work while the Simmons did everything else. For all it's cheapness, it still has an incredibly deep ballsy tom and kick sound. Thank God for analog. Gotta dig mine out at some point and cause some structural damage to the house. :)

[@RileyELFuk]

They were cool. I've had two over the years. I'm still not sure what happened to either. I tended to play them on the buttons too, as the pads could be a bit hit and miss.

[@SampleScienceSounds]

Very cool jam and it sounds surprisingly good! Love it! So analog and deep. It would be a cool instrument to mod. Adding a pitch knob would be really useful.

[@HardtekStudios]

I have been recently setting up my electronics modding station so I can circuit bend this, a Casio Rap Man and a Casio SK-1. Wish me luck!

[@Neucougar]

@@HardtekStudios Kinda late to the party but did you end up bending this or the sk-1? Was it worth it?

[@ryanrudolph9431]

I think it already has a pitch knob?

[@PAL-MUSIC-1]

Still got mine, (linked up to ipad cubasis) bought it from a Car boot sale for £1....👍🏻

[@EnochDark]

Curious how much you paid... current listings $80-100. I like it and think it'd pair well with my Omnichord ;)

[@HardtekStudios]

It was actually just filler for a trade from Craigslist. I tried it out for a few minutes to make sure it worked and then it ended up in storage until recently.

[@edwardcotter7623]

Can anyone confirm what type of 9v power supply they're using on theirs? I bought one of these off eBay and it turns out that the battery port isn't working at all and for the life of me I cannot find a 9v power supply that fits this unit. Bought one of those adapter sets and everything. So frustrating.

[@doyoudigworms1]

I know I'm a little late to the party but the power supply that worked for me was an Archer Universal AC Adapter. They used to sell them at Radio Shack. You can still find them on the bay.

[@snrtorres]

I bought one in 1983 and still have it

[@brunoguitardreamerNSBR]

The snare sounds like a pop pop bomb exploding. Hahaha Nice drum anyway. Love retro things! (Bruno)

[@bethbitz]

Are u using this with batteries?

[@DrewDrums]

Good Job! Keep up the good work!

[@TheAkd89]

I’ve had mine since I was a baby

[@hammerheadduck]

My dad had/has it? Because now I use it and it’s fun

[@stonedapesociety5628]

Awesome drum machine! Does it has a sequencer??

[@Darren-D.C-Cross]

Yes but it’s basic 16 bar sequencer I think doesn’t save when switched off. It’s weird but fun 🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️🏄🏻‍♂️

[@Gluttonite]

is there a way to sync this up to say a volca etc?

[@outaspaceman]

There’s a 5 pin din which breaks out clock and allows bass drum and accent triggering… There’re copies of the service manual out there to check on..

[@outaspaceman]

Behringer should see this..

[@hexyko4850]

It's not bad at all. You can make decent minimal wave or electronica haha.

[@woodrailking]

"Frankenstein" by Edgar Winter at 3:25

[@rosieclark3661]

Had this set from finger hut catalog my mother bought it because I was obsessed with electronics and music couldn’t afford the $5,000 dollar Simmons lol

[@NOWtheband]

No, I reckon the Yamaha RX21 is.

[@classicalteacher]

I want one!

[@Alejandro-kz2zf]

2:14 is perfect for making a cover of Radioheads Idioteque

[@RothmanHarv]

Love it

[@HardtekStudios]

Thanks!

[@WaynePryce]

Mc Shan brought me here

[@basshead1973]

I had one of these when I was a chirrens 😁

[@s.porter8646]

I got this for Christmas, parents thought it would quiet down my practice...it disappears with my mom ex boyfriend

[@rocksation2348]

It reminds me of kraftwerk electronic drums style

[@pankaburek59]

They even used synosnics im not sure for what but yes Well somewhere were writed what every member played and one was saying Synsonics drums: Karl Bartos

[@whitehuayra]

I just found one of these in a closet

[@guitarandhow]

Reminds me a lot of the sounds found on Raidiohead’s “Idioteque”.

[@thefoxfamily341]

Really nasty.. I like this drummaschine is perfect for hardcore.. Haha 😂

[@mecca777]

my best friend had one of these....I hated it.

[@HardtekStudios]

Haha, I guessing during every jam session, your friend was trying to pull it out for the drums?

[@stupid28273]

Yes. I had one as a kid. Terrible.

[@corben72]

damn what the fuck happened to mine..................hhmmm!

[@HardtekStudios]

If you are anything like me, then probably packed away somewhere it does not belong. Check your Linens box.

[@rachelar]

More cowbell, less cymbals/hi hat/white noise please

[@HardtekStudios]

Onally eeffff!

[@kalebwhite5886]

It sounds so fake. I like metal so that kinda explains why I hate it.

[@HardtekStudios]

Analog drums at their cheapest. I too am a metalhead. I almost shook Vinnie Paul's (R.I.N.) hand at after a Pantera concert, but one of the roadies kicked my group out (we weren't supposed to be there).

[@SynthieFlowers]

You're one to talk, Mc ride.