Sequential Circuits TOM

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

Produced in 1985, Sequential Tom was the successor of the Sequential Drumtracks. With this model, Sequential added a 2,300 note sequencer, sample layering and reverse playback. Features full MIDI control, 8 sounds, and 4 note polyphony. We have Harry Axten Design's Oberheim DMX, LinnDrumm, and LM-1 cartridges on hand. These contain binary files form the original ROMs from these machines. All four machines used the mu-law compression, known for its tasty 8 bit crunch that delivers a punch. It was recently serviced by Charles Stella at OC Synth Lab so that all buttons are fully functional.

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