This is a funky little thing. A handful of pre-programed beats, and few pads, and that’s about it. Some of the older Tic Tok Men music used this drum machine.
It’s fun. It goes bomp-she bomp-she bomp-she da-da-da-da.
Acquired: 1982? Read More
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Acquired: 1982? Read More
I use the TD-5 for programming “real” drum tracks. It’s one thing to tap out the track on a keyboard but playing the drum tracks with sticks gives the track a more human feel.
With this kit I have 5 single trigger PD-5 Pads, two CY-8 cymbals, one CY-5 cymbal and 1 PD-7 dual trigger pad.
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The TD-5 is a pro-quality sound module with a huge library of percussion instrument sounds, built-in effects and eight dual-trigger inputs.
210 preset instruments
32 user-editable preset patches
8 dual-trigger inputs for use with PD-7/9 Pads, PD-5 Pads, KD-5/7 Kick Trigger and FD-7 Hi-Hat Controller
Onboard effects processor with reverb
Inputs are well-suited for use with acoustic triggers
Stereo outputs
Full Hi-Hat Nuance CV
Cymbal Choke Capabilities
The original half-rack, funky, reverb. I've had this thing since they first came out.Read More 
I had this things for years. I bought it for a few bucks, took it to the studio, and was never really impressed with it. I don’t think I ever used it on a final mix. It was a space filler in the rack up until the day I sold it.
Features
2 channels of process for stereo or separate mono mixes
5 segment LED output meters
+18dBu headroom
RCA and1/4″ inputs and outputs
Hardwire bypass
Bypass switch for comparison of processed to unprocessed signal
Specifications
Frequency Response,
Process Mode: Program controlled
Bypass Mode: 10Hz to 50kHz, +/- 0.5dBu, 10dBu input
Signal to Noise Ratio: 112dB Process IN
THD, Process mode: less than 0.025% at 20-20kHz
Bypass mode: less than 0.002% at 20-20kHz
Maximum Output: +18dBu (may vary due to control settings)
Input Impedance: 47K Ohms, unbalanced 1/4″ p...
Ye Olde Stack In A Rack. Crazy multi-stage distortion.
Run the signal through EQ, then distort it, and distort that. How can you NOT love it?
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I guess we can add the Peavey Add Verb II to the list of devices with leaking Nicad batteries. Read More 
Very cool, basic, no frills delay. I used this one a lot,.. until it died. It just stopped working one day. Very sad.
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I had three of these. I mostly used them to control the noise generated by old synths. I know these are not well loved in the audio community, but I’ve never had a problem. I also use them very lightly in the signal path – so perhaps that’s why I don’t mind them.
I sold two of these. The third I took to my house and wired it between the DVD player and the television in my bedroom. Now, when I watch movies in bed at night the dialogue and explosions are about the same volume level.
specs? Don’t talk to me about specs…
Acquired: various times
A cheap 4-channel gate. I found these new for something like $65-70 each so I nabbed two of them. The boxes sat unopened for several months. When I finally opened them I realized one was broken (easily fixed).
These gates are quiet enough to use on something that sounds worse without them. I’ve not been blown away by them however.
A basic dual 1/3-octave, 25hz-20,000hz, 30 band, equalizer. They seem to work well enough. Good for slight, quick tweaks here and there.
I had a couple of these in the studio over the years but I find them hard to use because of the tiny little sliders.
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