Sequential Circuits DrumTracks

Sequential Circuits DrumTracks is a drum machine with 13 punch, classic 8-bit digital drum sounds which was released in 1984. It has a mono audio output as well as 6 other outputs which are shared by similar sounds. Channel 1 is kick, Channel 2 is snare and rim shot. Channel 3 is both toms, channel 2 is crash and ride, channel 5 is open and closed hi hat and channel 6 is the remains percussion instruments (claps, tambourine, cowbell, cabasa. It can send and receive midi synch, and clock pulse sync compatible with 24, 48 and 96 PPQN systems. The pitch of each sound can be adjusted.  It has been used on tracks by Tame Impala, Daft Pun, Orbital, Simian Mobile Disco, Justice, Chromeo Tangerine Dream, Neon Indian, Com Truise, Dam-Funk and Moby.

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Sequential Circuits DrumTracks drum machine
Type of unit
Drum Machine
Brand/Make
Sequential Circuits
Synthesis Technology
Sample Playback with Analog Filters
External control
MIDI
Parts Capability
Monotimbral (1 Part)
Polyphony
12
Patch memory
digitally stored
Decade of creation
1980s