Build Your Own Roland TR-808 Drum Machine Clone

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E-licktronic has introduced a DIY clone of the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer, the YOCTO.

According to E-licktronic, the YOCTO is an exact reproduction of the analog part of the TR – 808 (with the exception of the BA662 VCA Clap has been replaced by a BA6110). The classic analog drum synth sound engine is paired with a MIDI sequencer that lets you store up to 256 patterns, organized into 16 banks of 16 patterns in a Non-volatile EEPROM.

Looks interesting – but does it sound like an 808?

https://soundcloud.com/e-licktronic/sets/yocto-tr-808-clone-sample

Features:

• The ergonomics of YOCTO follows that of the TR-808 with 16 edits buttons, two rotary switches for instruments and modes.

• 11 drums 100% analog cloned the TR-808

• A common Accent for all drums

• 16 banks of 16 patterns from 1 to 32 steps

• 16 songs of 256 patterns

• 11 separates OUT, one for each drum

• A Mono Master OUT

• 2 Trigs Output that allow you to trig a external instrument (a third one is in option on the board)

• Midi IN, OUT, THRU

• Din sync24 IN/OUT to synchronize other machines with same standard

The kit includes everything you need to build YOCTO (Two PCBs, resistors, capacitors, connectors, transistors, ICs, buttons, LEDs, screws …) except the wall wart power transformer & case.

The YOCTO is a large project and is recommended for more advanced DIYers. It’s available via the e-licktronic site for 379 Euro.

Video demo:

Source: CMD, synthtopia.com