Cyclone Analogic TT-78 Beat Bot Analogue Drum Machine

The TT-78, from Cyclone Analogic, is the next step in their collection of classic reproductions of iconic drum machines. The TT-78 is modelled after the classic CR-78 drum machine from Roland, produced in 1978.

The TT-78 contains all the modern upgrades one would expect, while also being housed in a sleek shell, similar to the TT-303 and TT-606. It has the same intuitive sequencing functions as previous Cyclone Analogic units, but with a completely different sound palette, using sounds like Bongos, Congas, Maracas, and Guiro. There are seven individual outputs, providing independent jacks for most of the sounds. It also comes complete with MIDI In, Out and Thru, for synchronising the TT-78 with all one's other gear.

Instruments

• Bass Drum
• Snare Drum
• Low Conga / Low Bongo
• High Conga / High Bongo
• Clave / Cowbell
• Cymbal + Metal Beat
• Hi-hat + Metal Beat
• Maracas
• Tambourine / Guiro

Main Controls

• Tempo Knob
• Volume Knob
• Track/Instrument Selector Knob
• Mode Selector Knob
• Accent Level Knob
• Tone Knob
• MIDI Out / Thru Selector Switch
• Power On / Off Switch

Instrument and Submix Level Controls

• Bass Drum | Snare Drum | Congas+Bongos
• Clave+Cowbell | Cymbal+Hi-hat+Metal Beat
• Maracas+Tambourine+Guiro

Data Storage

• User Patterns: 64 | User Tracks: 9 | User Drum Kits: 32 |
• User Clips: 16 per instrument

Operating Modes

• Pattern Write | Pattern Play | Track Play | Track Write

Pattern Features

• Pattern Length: 1-64 steps
• Per-instrument, per-step modifiers: Accent, Flam, Roll
• Programmable Fill variation for each pattern
• Time scales: 16th note, 32nd note, 8th note triplet, 16th note triplet
• Assignable pattern LED color
• Pattern Copy / Paste functions

Track Features

• Visual track programming system | Maximum Length: 240 bars |
• Per-bar fill variation option

Tone Control Parameters

• Bass Drum: Decay
• Snare Drum: Snare Snap
• Low Conga / Low Bongo: Tuning
• High Conga / High Bongo: Tuning
• Clave: Tuning
• Cowbell: Tuning
• Cymbal: Level of Metal Beat
• Hi-hat: Level of Metal Beat
• Maracas: Decay Time
• Guiro: Pitch
• Tambourine: Decay Time

Global Features

• Shuffle Amount | Flam Time | MIDI In / Out channels
• Illuminated buttons: 26 | Tap Tempo Input | System LED color
• Nuance: Automatic rhythmic Tone variation (per-instrument)

Outputs

• Main Mix (1/4" mono, +15dBu)
• Headphone (1/4" stereo, +10dBu)
• Bass Drum (1/8" mono)
• Snare Drum (1/8" mono)
• High + Low Tom (1/8" mono)
• Cymbal (1/8" mono)
• Open + Closed Hi-hat (1/8" mono)
• Rimshot (1/8" mono)
• Hand Clap (1/8" mono)
• MIDI Out / Thru

Inputs

• Power (9VDC, 300mA) | MIDI In Negative Tip Barrel

PC Functions

• Cyclone Studio application for PC & Mac enables Drum Drone software update and user data backup & restore using MIDI SysEx transfer.

Physical

• Dimensions: L310mm x W130mm x H35mm | Weight: Unit 783g
• (Boxed with accessories) 1.332kg

Included Accessories

• 100-240v Universal Power Adapter | Near Invisible Force Field |
• Case Transporter | Printed User Manual

Available Accessories

• 7 Lines 1/8 to 1/4 output cable snake |
• Triple 100-240v Universal Power Adapter |