An
analog rhythm machine released by
Roland in
1979. Also known as the
CR-78 CompuRhythm.
The unit offers 34
preset rhythms (some accessible via
bank switching) and 11 "
variations" for
fills and
breaks. Controls for
volume,
tempo,
accent,
balance and fade-in/out are available.
Programming your own beats is also possible, 4 of which can be stored in the CR-78's
memory. Unfortunately there is no
quantization, and only 4 instruments can be used in a
pattern. There is an ability to
kill single instruments from the rhytym with 4 buttons.
On the back panel there are two
outputs with different
impedance plus
trigger in/out jacks. Two
pedal inputs are also available; the first allows the pedal to be used as the start/stop button, while the second is for programming.
Rhythms: Instruments:
Rock 1 A/B Bass Drum
Rock 2 A/B Snare Drum
Rock 3 A/B Rim Shot
Rock 4 A/B Hi-hat
Rock 5 A/B Cymbal
Rock 6 A/B Maracas
Disco 1 A/B Claves
Disco 2 A/B Cow Bell
Bossanova A/B High Bongo
Samba A/B Low Bongo
Mambo Low Conga
Chacha Metal Beat
Beguine Tambourine
Rhumba Guiro
Waltz A/B
Shuffle A/B
Slow Rock A/B
Swing A/B
Fox Trot
Tango
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