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Original Message 1/1 02-Jan-00 @ 07:08 PM - Drumstation vs TR-808

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I have a Roland TR-808 in my studio. I use it a lot. But I'm more and more composing music on my (QY700 hardware) sequencer. This works fine alongside the 808, but I do have to program the 808 separately, call up the song separately, etc, and I can't save (the 808-aspect of) my song in one file. I like the drum grid programming, but is it worth the hassle?

So I'm considering selling the 808, and getting a Drumstation. How does the Drumstation measure up to a *real* 808?

I'm approaching the 808 from the other end of the spectrum - for me, the 808 is not the ultimate roof-lifting dance monster, but the most civilized, simple, clean drum sound I can find. I like to be able to reduce the bass drum to a subliminal throb. I like those subtle, superclean, tinkly hihats. I like the simplicity of the snare.

Does the Drumstation retain the subtle character of the 808 sounds? Or is it tailor made for dance music? How much am I losing by swapping my 808 for a Drumstation, other than the drum grid?

- Ronald.

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