Aug 23, 20 short demonstration of the jomox xbase 999 analog drum synthesizer. Jomox xbase 999 drummachinemodule tr sequencer c synth database. Ein globales white noise speist sowohl alle analogen. Kickdrum, snaredrum, low tom, and high tom are true analog. The jomox 09 features 3 voices, mainly an hybrid of both analog and digital technology. Aug 24, 20 heres a short demonstration of the jomox xbase 999 analog drum synthesizer. It offers the same types of analog controls that the tr808 and tr909 did such as tuning, level, decay, snap, etc.
Each of the 16 rotary knobs has a click function to activate an analog step which controls the xfilter cutoff. This product has been obsolete since 5 years and will not be produced again. Its easy for musicians to fall head over heels with them. Im guessing its marketing, but the meme on the net keeps saying the 888 sounds 808ish. Apr 12, 2014 download xbasej xbase engine for java for free. The selection is displayed as f xx xx perform kit number.
This is a java based xbase engine to read write and update dbf files. And speaking of the sequencer, xbase 999 allows for individual step editaka parameter lockingon all parameters for both the analog and samplebased voices. And that is very useful when you love mixing vintage and modern. Make sure that all other sequencer and midi applications are closed. Bass drum and snare have analog circuits hihats is a sampled digital pcm channel sequencer realtime record or step entry using the 16 dedicated buttons. That would mean the 999 sounds 808ish if its specs are the same. In this video were sequencing the uberpowerful cwejman s1 mk2 semimodular synthesizer. A brief introduction to the xbase 999 the xbase 999 is a drum machine with 9 instruments. There are also some extremely good sounding and widely editable analog tom toms included as known from airbase99jazbase03 xbase 999. As on the xbase 999, there are 4 tracks with which to control external. Introduced in 2008, jomoxs mbase 01 does only one thing, but does it well. We have 1 jomox xbase 999 manual available for free pdf download. Jomox xbase 09 well, this is purely a specs page for the jomox, as ive yet to get the time to check one out but if real analog drums is your thing, and youd prefer a clone, then this could hit the spot when searching for that elusive 909 sound, and more.
The tr8 boasts a lot more features and variety in sounds and hopefully has a better user interface, but im not really searching for those 909 808 sounds. The database will feature indexing, searching and caching. The pattern sequencer serves only to trigger the selected perform kits 0 99. It remained in production until about 20 when it was discontinued.
From what i gather i could sell it for around the same price as a new roland tr8. Does anyone here have a jomox xbase 999 producer edition. However it provides more of these controls for more sounds than the originals ever did and has midi implementation and patch memory. The project will create a series of apis which can be used by developers on any platform using the java programming language to store column and row base data in a data file. We are pretty confident that that youll have lots of joy and entertainment with this incredible sounding analog drum synthesizer. Version beige 888 mit erweiterter snare oder schwarz 999 mit ext. Jomox have put in the concentrated knowhow of their drum machines and synths of the past 20 years. Hi hats, clap, rim shot, crash, and ride are digital and can have different 8 bit samples assigned to them. At any time you can reset them to default by clicking on reset to default.
Introduced in 2008, jomox s mbase 01 does only one thing, but does it well. We are not a commercial entity, but instead serve as a means to rekindle the love for real electronic music. The daf jomox xbase999 control uses cc messages to control the drum synth parameters in real time. Heres a short demonstration of the jomox xbase 999 analog drum synthesizer. The 4 fold hh rom can be addressed by the internal sequencer. Each channel has its own metallic noise generator that can be mixed with the sample or used as a purely analogue signal source by itself.
Please make sure that the xbase 999s midi in is hooked up with a cable to the computer midi out. All soundforming parameters are programmable for every step by simply turning the control knobs. Jomox xbase 999 vs 888 vintage synth explorer forums. Analog step sequencer with xfilter as an additional feature, the xbase 999 has also a built in 16 step analog sequencer for the included external filter. Analog step sequencer with xfilter as an additional feature, the xbase 999 has also an inbuild 16 step analog sequencer for the included external filter. Apr 17, 2015 and speaking of the sequencer, xbase 999 allows for individual step editaka parameter lockingon all parameters for both the analog and samplebased voices. Xbase 999 2005, winter has now full set of 16 instruments per pad, toms, bd. Using the packages classes and methods programmers can process dbase iii and iv files and some clones e. All bass drum parameters and sound production are identical to the xbase 09, xbase 999 and the airbase 99. I have switched gears and am thinking i would like to find a used jomox xbase 999. You can listen to panic girls synth stories where she talks about using the now discontinued jomox xbase 09 on her track, the breeze.
I was at first thinking the xbase 999 was the way to go but now im not too sure. Like the 909, it is an analog drum machine, and it sounds just like the 909, and more. Elektrons digitakt is a compact drum machine, sequencer, sampler cdm create digital music. It is still a vcobased analog bass drum synthesizer with a lot of control over shaping the sound it creates. Now theres a phrase you dont hear much these days and why not you might say. We have put in all the concentrated knowhow of jomox drum machines and our synths from the past 20 years, simplifying some things, but also adding new components or combining them anew. Connect the midi in to the midi out of your master keyboard, computer, hardware sequencer etc.
Stereo mix with pan control all instruments except for kick drum can be panned in the stereo bus. There are three major new parameters for the mbase 11. View and download jomox xbase 999 operating manual online. The mbase 11 is an improved mbase 01 and apart from the darker fascia, looks almost exactly the same. Finally we can say that the jomox 888 is a good drum machine, very well built, very well thought out, very strong and very aesthetic tr909 style but the sound has a welldefined identity that requires an assiduous listening before acquisition. The xbase 09s builtin sequencer is also more advanced yet faithful to the style of its mentors. The xbase 888 also features the renowned jomox step sequencer, with some notable. Although i love the 909 sound, it is a one trick pony and the sound has been done to death. Xbase the trio is also equipped with midi in out thru. We have put in the concentrated knowhow of the jomox drum machines and. Xbase 999 has now full set of 16 instruments per pad, toms, bd. We have put in the concentrated knowhow of the jomox drum machines and of our synths of the past 20 years.
Frank zappa pygmy twylytethe idiot bastard sondickies such an asshole live at the roxy 1973 duration. Xbase 999 analog drum synthesizer and drum machine with downloadable percussion samples and assignable analog. So all you need to compose, focus and with shuffle. Another step sequencer, there are already so much but i made one that fits my needs, and finaly share it. A brief introduction to the xbase 999 the xbase 999 is a. Or just being filtered by the xfilter over the analog sequencer. Download the free dumper tool, extract it to an appropriate folder eg. The sequencer has its bank of 16 4 of 16step patterns.
According to jomox, the xbase 999 is a drum machine that consists of nine instruments. Internal step sequencer the xbase 888 has the genious step sequencer build in already. The novation drumstation is a 1u rackmount analog modelling digital drum machine by novation digital music systems. Four of these instruments are completely made up of advanced analog discrete circuitries. Xbase 999 analog drum synthesizer and drum machine with downloadable percussion samples and assignable analog stereo multimode filter with lfos. In the right list you see the separate instruments to be chosen. Jomox xbase 999 drummachinemodule tr sequencer c sequencer. The sequencer also can records knobs movements, in addition there is micro. Please make sure that the xbase 999 s midi in is hooked up with a cable to the computer midi out. Although it may appear similar to our classics xbase 09, 999 and 888, the alpha base has an entirely new design under the hood. Review by chris carter jomox xbase 09 drum machine see also. Although it may appear similar to the classics xbase 09, 999 and 888, the alpha base has an entirely new design under the hood. The xbase 09 is serious about emulating the roland tr909.
Connect the midi out or midi thru to the midi in of your computer. Jomox have put in the concentrated knowhow of their drum machines and synths of the past 20 years theyve simplified some things, but also added new components or have combined them new. I just made a small change to the px18 sequencer by. Yes, the jomox 888 and 999 analog drum machine has a builtin midi sequencer. The xbase 999 is a nowdiscontinued analog drum synthesizer that was first released by jomox in 2006. Jomox elektronische musikinstrumente gmbh is a german electronic musical instrument manufacturer founded in 1997 and based in berlin. Page 6 xbase 09 operating manual the onboard step sequencer allows for extensive direct access, even in a live concert situation.
You also have an output dyn sync that allows you to synchronize old drum machines. Jomox xbase 888 as a sequencer w cwejman s1 mkii youtube. This offer is made from rest stock inventories that get assembled and sold now. Furthermore, they got an adjustable pitch envelope, too. Jomox xbase 999 jomox xbase 999 9 instruments all instruments are polyphonically playable and have individual outs per instrument 32 samples on bd, sd, lt and ht with digital control, means storeability and midicontrolability of all parameters all da converters are specially adapted to the circuits and being integrated 16 knobs the most famous sound of the xbase09 is. Airbase99 a 1u drum module based on the xbase09 with additional features. This years musikmesse was the best in many years, with all kinds of interesting introductions for electronic musicians. Jomox xbase 999 manuals manuals and user guides for jomox xbase 999.
Depeche mode have used jomox drum synths and martha plachetka panic girl too. Jomox synths and drum machines have a certain hypnotic effect. The mbase 01 has 64 preset bass drum sounds ready for use, 10 user presets and full midi control to trigger and edit all of its. The xbase 09 was the first product offered from jomox, and it continues to be the most requested device from the product line.
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