A 10-voice
analog drum machine released in
1981.
The
CR-8000 CompuRhythm was released right after the famous
TR-808. The both machines feature the same sound
engine for similar sounding
instruments. Unfortunately they can't be edited on the CR-8000, although users have reported successfully adding their own
decay and
pitch modifications to the
unit.
The
sequencer offers 8 32-step
user programmable
patterns, 24
preset rhythms and 12 fills/intros (4 user). The beats are programmed by choosing the instrument and then entering the pattern step-by-step with 2
buttons (on/off).
Other controls include
volume,
tempo,
accent and individual levels for the instruments.
There are
pedal control inputs , a
trigger output and
DIN sync for synchronizing the unit with other machines. In addition to the non-editable sounds, the CR-8000 is severely limited for having only one
mono audio
output.
Preset Rhythms: Instruments:
Waltz Kick
Swing 1-2 Snare
Slow Rock Closed Hi-Hat
Tango Open Hi-Hat
Habanera High Tom
Enka Low Tom
BD-4" Cymbal
Rock 1-6 Cowbell
Disco High Conga
Fox Trot Mid Conga
Samba 1-2 Low Conga
Merengue Claves
Mambo Rim Shot
Chacha Hand Clap
Rhumba
Beguine
Bossa Nova
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