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Agent47
Dismember
I dug this out of the bottom of my 'old gear' cupboard at the weekend:
http://filters.muziq.be/model/amdek/rmk100?PHPSESSID=b8268aec119b117603a627d0b2db3665
The Amdek RMK-100. It was given to me by the boss of the first studio I ever worked in. Circa 1972 I think. No MIDI or VC. The output is very very weak - even going in on mic level it's barely audible. I think I need to get it repaired! Otherwise it's in mint condition - not a scratch or mark on it - good as new. Boxed and includes manual.
The way you program it is tedious. Basically the button on the left is a note, the one on the right is a rest. So it's programmed in an 8-note step mode - to do a basic kick drum you'd enter L-R-L-R-L-R-L-R. To erase a part, you'd just enter R to clear it. Holds 8 different 'programs' (rhythms) in its internal memory.
How's it sound? Really old and analog - I'm not experienced with analog kit so I have no point of reference really. The kick drum has no bass depth, the snare is just noise. But the best bit is the open hat - a really nice, totally synthetic sound. I might put a sample up for you lot to hear...
Just thought you might be interested. My girlfriend certainly isn't...
http://filters.muziq.be/model/amdek/rmk100?PHPSESSID=b8268aec119b117603a627d0b2db3665
The Amdek RMK-100. It was given to me by the boss of the first studio I ever worked in. Circa 1972 I think. No MIDI or VC. The output is very very weak - even going in on mic level it's barely audible. I think I need to get it repaired! Otherwise it's in mint condition - not a scratch or mark on it - good as new. Boxed and includes manual.
The way you program it is tedious. Basically the button on the left is a note, the one on the right is a rest. So it's programmed in an 8-note step mode - to do a basic kick drum you'd enter L-R-L-R-L-R-L-R. To erase a part, you'd just enter R to clear it. Holds 8 different 'programs' (rhythms) in its internal memory.
How's it sound? Really old and analog - I'm not experienced with analog kit so I have no point of reference really. The kick drum has no bass depth, the snare is just noise. But the best bit is the open hat - a really nice, totally synthetic sound. I might put a sample up for you lot to hear...
Just thought you might be interested. My girlfriend certainly isn't...