Wait, an affordable vintage, analogue drum machine?

[@djkamilo66]

And, as like any other KZbin video showing an "inexpensive good something", this one is gonna make the price of that, skyrocket.

[@LucIndustries]

And your point is?

[@Shampoid]

@@LucIndustries this wont be cheap for long

[@ryancrawford945]

@@LucIndustries the point that the video would make the price skyrocket. Learn to read

[@gemselector6862]

I know, it’s painful

[@LucIndustries]

@@ryancrawford945 yeah I understood that asshat but he even lists reasons in the video why he thinks the price wont skyrocket and also if you want one just get it now instead of waiting for youtube scalpers and then crying about it. There was no point to the comment since everyone who wants one can still buy it cheap. Also the price will go down shortly after the youtube scalpers realize that the market for a drum machine without individual outs is super limited. You might be able to read but maybe work on your language comprehension.

[@usahome]

The “face review” needs to be a widely adopted thing. 👍

[@AlexBallMusic]

It's the most scientific.

[@TheGuacamoleXplosion]

there’s actually a whole book following a similar concept ... “The Frenchman: A Photographic Interview with Fernandel”

[@hrschwarz2149]

Yeah, more face review!

[@villebooks]

@@AlexBallMusic hahaha - most unexpected answer but most accurate xD

[@Uz7Racer]

@@AlexBallMusic lets face it. you like it.

[@ThelemicMagick]

About 15 years ago, I sold my TR-606 and MC-909 for around $ 120 combined; both in near mint condition. In response to this video, I searched both of them on E-bay. I'm crying now.

[@rorz999]

Bruv...

[@LektroiD]

You're not alone... I did the same with an 808 / Kenton Pro4 back in 2001, the pair went for way less than you could get a Kenton Pro4 for today. Did a similar thing with a couple of Junos. The whole ordeal turned me into a synth hoarder.

[@secretjazz93]

who would have known that any old drum machine that barely anyone can use anymore would be worth more in 2024 than back when it originally came out? some of these prices are not only unreasonable, they are insane

[@Ni5ei]

Sold my 808 for around $600 Sold my 909 for around $500 And you're the one crying? 😂

[@SirTylerLawton2024]

I remember hearing on college radio back in the 1980's, there were a few goth-esque Depeche-Mode-ish electronic bands that used this drum machine to make demos for college radio shows.. It was the most affordable drum machine around that time (1985) and it feels very nostalgic to hear it nowadays.

[@rhye999]

I am waiting for the whole 'review with my face' thing to become the new industry standard

[@AlexBallMusic]

I'm campaigning for it on change.org.

[@Philboh8]

Up until 3:35 I was already like "oh this is a pretty sick video" and then you go and play some sick electro you made? That's a sub from me

[@AlexBallMusic]

Thanks! Welcome aboard. No shoes on the carpet, snacks in the fridge.

[@PabloSintesMartinez]

This drum machine helped me to start writing music thanks to the grid on the lcd screen. Beautiful machine.

[@rachelar]

Yeah I'd get it for the grid and clap

[@aarocka11]

Not any more because you’ve effectively jacked up the price /s

[@AlexBallMusic]

Hopefully not. There's loads of them floating around.

[@gordon2402]

Only for a couple of days 🤣

[@chrishopkins209]

The GameStop of drum machines

[@findingsolutions198]

@null lol

[@johmqrop4811]

@@AlexBallMusic all gone :)

[@dezb1]

Had one for years paid £20 in 1993 sampled it, sold it... have no regrets. It does have one of the best clap sounds ever.

[@brandonandalexander]

I'm honestly blown away by the accuracy of the face review, words can't describe.

[@ClemensWennersMusic]

That little jam sounded amazing! 😁

[@AlexBallMusic]

👊

[@findingsolutions198]

Yep, i actually enjoyed it

[@alleykat6273]

*used to be affordable

[@AlexBallMusic]

Sorry!

[@arricat5e311]

@@AlexBallMusic why don't you just make videos saying how crap the TR808 is

[@driftliketokyo34ftw35]

@@arricat5e311he’d be crucified for that.

[@robertreid8241]

I'm getting one before anyone else sees this!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Go-go-go-go!!

[@frankgibson8960]

Me too!!

[@MarshalArnold]

Lol

[@MathHammer]

Soon to be priced like 303’s.

[@frankgibson8960]

@@MathHammer theyre already more than double what he showed in the video!!

[@MarsHottentot]

This was the first drum machine I ever saw back in the 80s. Totally thought of it as a toy.

[@AlexBallMusic]

It basically it is. But it can be abused for electronic shenanigans!

[@celestinocamicia]

Got myself one a couple years ago, an underrated but important chapter in Roland’s drum machine history as it represents a bridge between two eras: it has the analog sonic DNA of the TR-808 and 909, but for the first time we see the graphic user interface which will appear in a couple years on their all-digital machines starting with the TR-707. Thanks for giving it the credit it deserves, Alex!

[@BSpazTs]

I love that it has a trigger output.

[@scowlsmcjowls2626]

My first drum machine. I had so much fun with it.

[@ChurchOfTheHolyMho]

Alex purchases any available DR-110 for $50 each. Alex makes video about DR-110. Alex sells DR-110s for $250 each with secret eBay username. :P

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

Alex gets rich, and has more time to create awesome videos. Everyone is happy 😋

[@mattfleming2287]

I had one of those in the late 80s. What I loved about it was the grid-very intuitive..

[@Gluttonite]

My favorite of the DR drum machines.

[@jimmahey6615]

You always bring a smile. Thank you!

[@zooblestyx]

You don't know how long I've been waiting for someone to put this little gem in the spotlight. Used to be mocked for not having MIDI, but nowadays hipsters be like "it has sync" :o

[@AlexBallMusic]

Sync is the new midi. 😉

[@Dunbar0740]

@@AlexBallMusic, sync is far warmer than midi.

[@faylonbiryani]

My 2nd ever drum machine, it was really cool!

[@jouhannaudjeanfrancois891]

are you kidding me ? my first drum machine ever! 😃 ... thank you so much !

[@GENFX303]

Brings a tear to my eye, that's my very first drum machine. I had it back in 86.

[@andychain34]

My first ever drum machine, brings back some...memories ;) Nostalgia like my follow up machine, the TR-707.

[@garethroberts7932]

This was the first drum machine I ever owned. Nice trip down memory lane.

[@kammingaelijah3672]

The jam with the modular is sick delicious candy!!!

[@johnw2984]

Thanks for the sounds, I'm really digging the kit!

[@Vesalempinen]

..And when you do the easy resistor mod for kick drum and then fiddle with the balance knob, DR-110 really takes off!

[@NeilVanceNeilVance]

Was my first drum machine, got it new in 1983, The clap sold it for me. As always, another excellent video man thank you!

[@robwallace7255]

Brilliant. First drum machine I ever bought and was used extensively in my bands in the early 80s. Still got it in its case and it is still going strong.

[@carlosserrano3985]

Wow, that was my first drum machine, a friend of mine bought it when it came out, play with it a couple of months and give it to me because he said sound wimpy and because I'm a drummer I can used better. It's a fun drum machine, limited on what you can do but I really like it. I give it away too to another friend around 20 years ago, I hope still alive. Good video, bring back memories!

[@pongtrometer]

I first had go on this around 1987..a friend had one ...and we’d make beats through his dads system, who was a Reggae DJ.... I Didn’t even realise it was Analog all these years till now ...cheers for the Gr8 video and samples

[@alforeman3297]

I had one of those in the early 90's. Ran it to a Tascam 4 track and added a Casio keyboard. Fun times.

[@donaldpriola1807]

I love my DR-110. It has a dirty sound that I enjoy. It's also highly programmable for full songs. Paid $100 for mine quite some time ago, with a case. I use samples from this in a digitakt.

[@AlexBallMusic]

I bet they're fun in the Digitakt. I'm sticking the samples in my S2400 for full control.

[@donaldpriola1807]

@@AlexBallMusic They are, because you can do more with time, and of course p-locks, to make subtle changes to each hit. The S2400 looks incredible.

[@MrAndyshanahan]

I absolutely love mine. So very 80s, so sentimental (we had one back when they were new) and that clap! Thanks for the video as usual Alex, you're a wonder.

[@brianz7917]

I had one of these, my first drum machine and loved it!

[@prodbychase2099]

my stepdad gave me one of those a few years back, safe to say i dont miss that thing

[@lxworld]

The first drum machine we used when I was in my first band at school!

[@AllMightyLee]

Ah ah ah. I had all three of them.CR78, TR808 and TR909. All three of them cost nothing as nobody wanted them, but they sold 10 times the purchase price by the very early 90s, and prices kept of climbing to insane levels. I had fun with them. ;-) Also had a 606 and 707. Loved them all.

[@etacrif666]

2.08 - 2.25 I needed that in my life thank you

[@BacCanale]

I used to play one of those, along with a Yamaha MR 10 in the mid 80's. We were very young and very happy! Keyboards? Korg Poly 800 and Elka Rhapsody 49.

[@cyberspak]

Flippin ACE ALEX! diggin the modular jam whoooooop

[@igorecord]

Snare drum my favorite in this drum machine! I can listen to this snare forever!

[@AlexBallMusic]

It is a cracker of a snare. Clap too.

[@sawtooth808]

A lot of people forget that the first house song “On and on” by Jessy Saunders was done with a Mattel Handsonic drum machine (!)

[@TheLarryBrown]

I think you probably mean "Mattel Synsonics."

[@VNDM-MUSIC]

Yes! I had my first synth lessons at age 13 on this and a SH101!

[@StephenMcLeod]

I have a DR-55. It's a cool wee box. I tried to mod it. Got halfway through, and it's currently sitting in bits. I'll find a way to put it back together one day.

[@TheRepublicOfJohn]

FYI there are tons of mods for this machine. Basically all analog drum machines can be modded for wider timbral control, because each voice circuit is quite basic. The sequencing, memory, sync, and display circuitry is over my head, but the drum voices on analog drum machines are simple analog sound-making circuits. Replacing resistors with potentiometers, swapping out capacitors, or adding external audio inputs to the circuit are easy to accomplish.

[@RodneyD]

This is the VERY FIST drum machine that I ever programmed and started my career in to beat making and production. Waaaaay back in 1985 when I was 13 years old.

[@Knight2Bee]

Great video Sir. I forgot that I still have this machine. I think it still works. I'm going to find out.

[@CoLD.SToRAGE]

Had one of these in my first Electronic Band called Tucan ( yes, deliberately misspelled). This brought back memories!

[@Rompler_Rocco]

I *LOVE* the sound of the accents on this machine... even on an otherwise blank pattern, modulating the noise floor 🎛️

[@AlexBallMusic]

Totally! I filtered that out in places, but it's quite fun!

[@Peter_S_]

That sounds quite interesting!

[@AlexBallMusic]

@@Peter_S_ You can hear in the solo performance when I hit the cymbal whilst it's playing back it stutters in 16ths. That's the accent pulse!

[@Peter_S_]

@@AlexBallMusic Thank you Alex! Going for listen right now. By the way.... Nobody covers synths better than you! Thank you from frigid Boulder, Colorado!

[@SeanT181167]

It's the best Valentine's Day present I've ever had! (wipes tear from eye) Thank you , sir! Fun, informative & generous. God bless you, and all who sail in you.

[@AlexBallMusic]

A romantic night with the virtual 110. ❤️

[@67sbj]

Thanks for the sample pack and for making these videos. I really appreciate the humorous angle. 'cause without humour it just aint funny.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Cheers.

[@anteeko]

That modular demo... waow!

[@GNeuman]

I had one back in the day...very easy to program

[@DaveLennonCopeland]

My first ever drum machine was the BOSS Dr Rhythm DR-55, quit basic but it did the job. I currently have a Roland R-5.

[@carlosserrano3985]

I got a few drum machines that I collected, TR-505, TR-626, DR-550, DR-550 mkII, DR-660 and recently I bought a UNO Drum, but my really vintage drum piece is my Simmons SDSV. Also have a Roland Octapad II, I'm a drummer but also play keyboards.

[@DaveLennonCopeland]

@@carlosserrano3985 - Sounds like a cool collection... I started out as a drummer, but the bass guitar had a stronger call for me, it's my primary instrument these days. I also play 6 string guitar and keyboards. :)

[@A5PEN-W0LF]

Same, but I still have the DR-55!

[@dirkchurlish4074]

110 sounded a little midrangey on its own but in the track it was not harsh at all. incredible synth bass sound by the way! and thanks for the samples.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Yeah sits perfectly with the 100m, they get out of the way of each other so nicely!

[@thomasconnors1987]

Great Vid. Had one when I was newbe guitar player circa 1986.

[@GeneralTarik]

Great face review! The DR 110 was the go to box for Hip Hop for kids who couldn’t afford the 808 or the 909 in the early days. I loved the sounds in it and regretted getting the 505 instead. I’ve been tempted to get one for nostalgia sake many times over the years. This video has peaked my G.A.S. LOL

[@rachelar]

505 is too bad for a Bad Gear episode

[@PhilanderingBastard]

Thank you for the samples Mr. Ball!

[@Jesseweijer]

Thanks for the sample pack X0x0

[@bonneymaes2757]

I have one since 10 years and it has the 606 snare and claps are great. For what I use it (I’m a guitarist that plays a kinda psychedelic electro delta blues) it’s rad!

[@HalonOfficial]

'review the sounds with my face' - love it! 😂

[@AlexBallMusic]

🤨😮😕😛😲😏

[@graxjpg]

The face review is one of the most succinct ways of letting us know what you think about this stuff. I am patiently waiting for the behringer rd6, until then I really ought to practice haha

[@synthsandstuff]

Sweet memories, my first one. Love it Alex!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Cheers JP!

[@nahltanpie]

3:40 oh man, its working, you clock sync my heart

[@Brokeninc]

Wow thank you for all the work you put into the samples and this video!

[@HotStrange]

The face review was fantastic. As always you continue to be one of the best synth channels on KZbin.

[@denyel_]

thank u for the present i’ll cherish it!

[@dpalaoro]

I had one of those in the 90s believe I got it for around $10. But then I also got a MMT-8 for $8 at the swap meet, and a FB-01 at a flea market for $10. ahh the days before the internet.

[@marsmediapro]

After seeing punk band, The Fast, and seeing they had a DR-55, I ordered one from Manny's in NYC, and have used it ever since, esp w/ my sq-1's and modular rig...

[@MeExpressing]

Now that I have been exposed to Face Review, I cannot go back to all the technical talk reviews. Simply brilliant! I appreciate your cleverness and ability to explain here in California. I give this two thumbs up 👍🏼👍🏼 and a strong arm 💪🏼.

[@FishPlinko]

“Face review” really is an accurate way to review things.

[@TDRKB]

Good fun video as usual.Thanks Alex.

[@AlexBallMusic]

Cheers Kevin.

[@ThisIsTheInternet]

That clap instantly made me think of The Chemical Brothers' "Star Guitar".

[@AlexBallMusic]

Yeah, does a bit. Guess that was something more up market.

[@jamief2488]

It reminds me of Renegade Master omg

[@wallywutsizface6346]

You single handed jacked the price up to $300, haha. But thank you for the sample pack !

[@alexrfrequency]

Every time you do a face review, I never disagree with your results, brilliant upload keep up ur fantastic work

[@TheMapepe]

Your videos are all gold!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Cheers

[@nicholasfaith8999]

My first drum machine ❤

[@paulmorphy6187]

Knights of the turntable - 'We are the knights' comes to mind instantly from hearing that snare...

[@TheSunshineGroup]

I was just thinking to myself (man, I'd only really buy this thing to sample it" Good thing I waited til the end of the video. Thanks Alex :)

[@AlexBallMusic]

😉

[@Labergemusic]

Wasn't expecting such a wonderful video. Thanks for that!

[@pbee73]

I had a DR 660 back in the late 90's, had sounds from the CR78, TR808 and 909 respectively.

[@walterwackerhage9688]

I got one for 20 Euro . The boss dr 110 triggers a pro 1, moog werkstatt + microbrute , koma field kit combo. My cheap analogue corner and makes a lot of great soundscapes. I love this little machine.

[@misi1979]

Excellent job as usuall! Thank You Alex!:)

[@deastman2]

Yes! Hopefully the prices will skyrocket now and I can sell mine for a tidy profit.

[@demerit5]

Thank you for the awesome review and thank you for the download. Definitely just subscribed. Thanks again.

[@jukesjointOG]

Some of our first recordings back in the 80’s were done with the Boss Dr. Rhythm. Outstanding exposé, my friend. Of course, prices will now go through the roof... Oh! I forgot, the first “sampler” I ever saw was a Dr. Rhythm hooked-up through trigger out to a digital delay. IIRC (and I’m pretty sure I do)...

[@jeremymurray-wakefield8011]

I had one of these (In fact I think I probably still have it in an attic somewhere if the pads haven't turned to a blue sticky mush). One thing that makes it different from the other drum machines is that the accent - instead of upping the trigger pulse level, is like a soft gate that raises the overall level a bit. You can hear this on the cymbal sound on your opening rhythm in this video - it results in a tremelo style effect. A fun machine from my teenage years.

[@_yadokari]

My first drum machine, the only one I could afford 30 years ago. Still have it and the face review of the clap made me laugh (you're right of course).

[@MoonrayOfficial]

You by far make the best demo videos!!!!! The face review!!! 😂😂😂😂 Super entertaining ✨🤘😎✨

[@kirabarsmith9353]

I'm always surprised at how many laughs you get out of me, you rock, Alex!

[@AlexBallMusic]

Was it one laugh or two?

[@kirabarsmith9353]

@@AlexBallMusic LOL I'm talkin' at least four!:)

[@HelloIanChapman]

I regret selling mine. It was so much fun to play with.

[@vintagesynths]

Great and also such a entertaining, funny review, I also have got the 110 and I really love it. Something between 606 and 505 I think. Trigger out is the best feature and analog sound. Hand clap is stunning. Thank for this, Alex

[@AlexBallMusic]

Ah yes, I've seen it in some of your videos. Really crisp sounding, compliments synths very nicely.

[@貴方のお陰]

The point is that if you press "close" and "open" at the same time, you will get a half-open hi-hat. And only the applause sound is rich. The drawback is that you can only enter up to 128 measures per song.

[@madjidhamdini8114]

Every drum/kick/snare and other from thoses drumboxes remind me some good songs ^^

[@VincentJNewman]

I’ve still got my BOSS DR-202 from the early 2000’s. It has all the sounds and drum kits from the legendary 808 etc.... including bass lines! You can also find it pretty cheap on ebay easily, I believe!

[@josephwright5921]

I have one of these puppies. Some people mod them so each drum goes through a separate line out. The claps are very crisp.

[@MacetazzOpina]

is it easy? thats the only way i would buy it because i want to be able to mix every track separately

[@josephwright5921]

@@MacetazzOpina I never did it. Look around on some forums. I don’t think it is super hard. A guy I was in communication with modded them on a regular basis and sold them for lots of money, sometimes to famous musicians.