UNO Drum Anthology Libraries

[@HotStrange]

I’ve had my Uno Drum for about a month or so now and I already loved it before this update. The sound, number of parameters, built in effects, performance features, and parameter locking made it a pretty powerful device on its own. Now with the Anthology Libraries, it’s become one of the most versatile drum machines on the market. Thanks for the walk through. Can’t wait to try them out on mine.

[@HeartandSoul59]

I got one, but how do you know which drum machine are you playing, there are just numbers, and no name ... Where is the cr 78 for example ? what number ?

[@magmakum4628]

What's not to love about this little thing? You get free sounds as well! Kudos to ik multimedia, proud to be Italian 🇮🇹 🙌

[@couchcamperTM]

the design! It's a mix of my 80s Schneider hifi stereo and some medical equipment. Ugly as hell. I don't want to even touch it... Basically this is what made me buy something else. I wish this was available from some third party modders with a sense for aesthetics. The internals and capabilities deserve a nicer unit, becaue technically it is a great drum machine for sure.

[@couchcamperTM]

especially for Italians, known for good designs, this is a kick in the butt xD

[@Radio_Activity]

@@couchcamperTM Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ;-) I love the look and feel of both the Uno Drum and Synth. Such intuitive and expressive pieces of kit.

[@wizards001]

@@couchcamperTM there is a vst app for them both now

[@dennisbouma37]

So you have to clear the kit in the Uno everytime you download a new kit? Does that also remove the patterns that are stored in the Uno? And with a kit download, can you make new patterns or is it only a demo song that you only can tweak arround? Or do you have really 41 drumcomputers in 1?

[@skyleus]

A highly satisfying video, the uno drum sounds wonderful and your shirt is lovely, somehow it matches these old school sounds!

[@zoundsic]

I watched this a month ago and thought it was worth considering as RD's look a bit big to lug about, So when I came across one with light scratches and a price tag of £130 couldn't really not say Yes please, bag it up.

[@WrvrUgoThrUR]

Nice review. Direct audio from the unit would have been 👍🏽 the desk knocking made it difficult to isolate.

[@MathHammer]

It sounds like there is a bit of latency between when you hit one of the touch pads and when the sound comes out.

[@MoltenMusicTech]

No there isn't any but on the video when i have the mic up and the sound being recorded there's a delay because the mic is closer to the device than the speakers and when i sync up the directly recorded audio i sync it to the sound from the speakers rather than the sound of the finger hitting the pad which would then create an echo. I could eliminate that by using headphones but i don't wanna! So, no, there's no latency on the device - making gear videos has its challenges :D

[@HotStrange]

I own one and there’s no latency.

[@danwhite7629]

I'm fine with the randomness of how the new sounds are chucked at you. I can do an authentic 606 etc in software, the reason I am going to treat myself to this is 100% for its esoteric vibe! Nice demo thanks.

[@streetsoundselectro124]

I'm bidding on one on ebay, I'm not very musical but I do love the sounds this little thing can knock out!

[@fabiosantoriell0]

I can't find this answer! Can you upload on UNO only one drum kit a time? Or you can upload all the drum anthology and play mixed samples together?

[@MoltenMusicTech]

At the time I did this no, it's all of it, all at once as demonstrated in the video. This may have changed - go and ask IK.

[@Itsruffyouknow]

One thing I didn’t understand about the installation of this packs: When install the first one it overwrite the factory, the 2 for the 1 and so on? If it is that the case it doesn’t support all the sound right? Yes I know, I am a noob xD

[@ilikeitdark13]

Great video, thanks! How is this for doing dirty, lofi, hip hop stuff...but dirty and noisy?

[@MoltenMusicTech]

Umm, well it sounds like it does in the video - people generally say it's a bit noisy.

[@wizards001]

How the F do you know what kit is playing?

[@oddomadic]

This is a great drum machine, especially with the new sounds. I would like if they allowed the drum roll to be step programmable, and to be able to record stutter possibly. But the roll should be an easy feature to add. Also maybe more than 1 song mode memory.

[@mickeybreezy]

You can in fact do those things. I use the roll for my hats like an arpeggio instead of programming them in each a step at a time.

[@PiriakaTrackwrecker]

Comprehensive. Still no idea if i actually want one, but that's on the Uno!

[@MathHammer]

I see there is a free editor from IKM for PC, Mac, and iOS, as well as a carrying sleeve that costs an extra 30 USD. I guess they left the case out of the package to keep the price down.

[@MoltenMusicTech]

There is an editor which might make for easy automation in your DAW but it doesn't appear to have any additional features over the hardware as far as i can tell. I also think it's robust enough not to need a case.

[@wax83]

Nice demonstaration there MMT! Did you use any ground lifter or DI box for the demo or that was a direct recording? (I'm asking this because of the notorius hum these machines throw out)

[@MoltenMusicTech]

direct recording

[@MoltenMusicTech]

There is noise but it's not a big thing in my view - other views differ :D

[@wax83]

@@MoltenMusicTech Thanks!

[@stefpir]

regarding the noise issue: use batteries or change your usb alimentation device. most of them are of a crappy quality (even a Samsung one!) and that is why you are hearing a massive and annoying buzz noises

[@streetsoundselectro124]

Just bought one! Gulp, im a novice when it comes to drum machines

[@ojwatts]

Being relatively new to the whole European thing, I'm looking for a usable drum machine to use along with my European synth. Is this little drum machine compatible and ok to use with the whole European thing. If so grest, if not why not, if you don't mind me asking? Thank you. Oh yeah, I'm on a budget.

[@MoltenMusicTech]

What's the "European thing"?

[@stefpir]

yes whats is the European thing? 😂

[@adamdarlington7628]

eating a croissant at a table on the pavement 😂😂@@stefpir

[@lovetrademark]

i know that the drums got some problems when is alimented with usb, a sort of "HUM" noise that does not make it very usable.. they have fixed it?

[@MoltenMusicTech]

I didn’t notice any hum. The sound on the video is completely unprocessed and recorded direct.

[@lovetrademark]

@@MoltenMusicTech at the end of this video (minute 12:00) speak about that noise kzbin.info/www/bejne/in6mlJ6gn7KWi7M

[@MoltenMusicTech]

Ah ok. He also says that the "bad" noise is only there when using USB power. There is noise and a bit of buzz on the samples which i took to be the 12bit nature of the machine. It's certainly worse on USB power and better on batteries but the hiss is there the whole time and I think it's part of the vintage/retro vibe. If you turn up the comp and drive and listen to it really loudly on USB power then there's some less than pleasant artefacts. Is it usable? Certainly! I guess it depends on what you're after.

[@Sinesawofficial]

@lovetrademark - I agree with @@MoltenMusicTech - it is fully usable and the updates have fixed a lot of stuff. i have soo much fun with it.

[@Sinesawofficial]

@@oOFTJOo Then don't buy usb machines. i do not see the point here.

[@iantanner7579]

Now i want my old *doncamatic* back... As for patterns, - there was a kind gentleman on gearslutz who transcribed all the cr78 patterns into freely downloadable gm midi-files, and samples-from-mars produced a library of groove templates from a large assortment of machines, i'm assuming the uno can function as a gm-sound module.... Another thorough review Robin, - shame it doesn't have more outputs really.

[@ericpeters0n]

Are the high noise issues a problem for anyone?

[@MoltenMusicTech]

Certainly for some

[@lbrown7164]

My UNO DRUM is acting funny. How do I hard reset ??? do I need windows software to do this

[@MoltenMusicTech]

I've no idea - ask IK Multimedia

[@mickeybreezy]

Update the firmware. that should fix it.

[@edtuckerartist]

Call me dumb but what (other than physical controls) is the benefit of a dedicated drum machine over something like Caustic 3 on a tablet or phone?

[@MoltenMusicTech]

Sound quality, interface quality, built in MIDI, analogue circuitry, sync integration, always available, no notifications, no adverts, gigable, dropable, built for purpose, cheaper, turn it on and it works.

[@HotStrange]

I don’t get this argument or why people make a big deal of it. Use what you like. For me, hardware is way more inspiring and fun to play. And they all have their own unique sound and feature sets, which makes any drum machine a good choice if you jive with it. No reason to question why people use what they use.

[@kentxx12]

Mono and then is dead for me :(

[@HotStrange]

What?

[@stefpir]

the audio out is mono

[@danielgrace7887]

Why do so many drum machines sound weak, thin, and plinky plonky?

[@MoltenMusicTech]

I think you need to look at post-processing

[@HotStrange]

They don’t.

[@danielgrace7887]

@@HotStrange For example?

[@HotStrange]

Daniel Grace Are you asking for drum machines that don’t sound that way? Check out the Uno Drum, Model Samples, TR-8, TR-8s, Electribe 2, Volca Drum/Sample/Beats, Tempest, Drumbrute/Drumbrute Impact, etc etc.

[@danielgrace7887]

@@HotStrange I prefer sample packs. I don't know what layering or processing (compression etc) is done on some samples, but they sound really phat. For a kick drum it's kind of like the difference between a baby tapping a toy drum and King Kong knocking on a big door. For example, check out Peace Love Productions. A lot of kick drums on drum machines don't sound suitable for Trance music for example IMO.

[@lovetrademark]

i've recently bought one and i have resell it faster than i've bought, too noisy for me. i had like so much the stutter effect it is so funny for a live set.. but there is no way to make it sound good. Low price, small dimension and stutter effect are for me the pro of this little drum, but quality audio is far away.

[@lownrgy]

it sounds fine for me, not noisy at all

[@achook9474]

Everyone: UNO Update Ok let’s hear the sounds. Him: Dances a Jig. Everyone: OK Boomer.

[@iamyourfuture808]

guess Uno is cause of the crappy MONO output. shame , cause id be all over this ..even if it had only a stereo out.

[@MoltenMusicTech]

It’s not uncommon - the RD-8 is the same

[@iamyourfuture808]

@@MoltenMusicTech same apart from the option of 8 individual outputs on the RD-8 LOL !

[@MoltenMusicTech]

Yep, all mono 😀

[@iamyourfuture808]

@@MoltenMusicTech And all open to individual FX treatment.. snare touch of compression and reverb central, kick to EQ and compressor center , closed high hats panned slightly left , open high hats slightly right, rim shot, auto panning touch of reverb, etc. etc try that with your Uno drum ;-)

[@MoltenMusicTech]

So you're saying that the RD-8 is a different machine?