The jomox alpha base is true analog with eleven instruments, sequencer, midiusbsdcard, samples, sampling inputs, and balanced individual outputs. Turn up the individual volumes bd level, sd level and hh level at lower center. Jomox elektronische musikinstrumente gmbh is a german electronic musical instrument manufacturer founded in 1997 and based in berlin. Four of these instruments are completely made up of advanced analog discrete circuitries. Jomox has announced a new line of analog drum modules in eurorack format. A brief introduction to the xbase 888 the xbase 888 is a. Although it may appear similar to the classics xbase 09, 999 and 888, the alpha base has an entirely new design under the hood. Xbase 09 is serious about emulating the roland tr909. Jomox elektronische musikinstrumente gmbh is a german electronic musical instrument manufacturer founded in. These tracks were recorded and mixed in 1999 at makeshift studios in jamaica plain ma, by daron burke. 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.
Anatomy of a drum machine the jomox xbase 09 synthtopia. Jomox xbase 999 vs 888 vintage synth explorer forums. Rare hard to find authentic drum sounds for music producers, djs or your own song creations. View online or download jomox xbase 09 operating manual. When it comes to emulating the original 909, this is what sound on sound magazine had to say about the xbase 09. I guess not a big problem when playing live but with a 400 eurorack kickdrum module which digital circuits make it only more difficult to use at least for me personally i. Modulargrid uses socalled cookies to ensure its socalled functionality. Brane 11 percussion modules are expected to be available in summer 20. If anyone has a jomox xbase 09, has it held up through the years. The 09 is a 909 inspired drum machine with a twist. These can be comprised of 64 patterns and can repeat every pattern 255 times per song step. From what i can tell the standard edition of the xbase 999 uses the same pots as the mbase 01. I know the tr909 is great but is it really better than the xbase 09. Of all the drum machines in our arsenal we felt that the xbase 09 was the box that best represented this idea, and thus our next victim was chosen.
I cant remember what os i was using on my jomox, so im not sure if the groove and all is much tighter on the later os machines. The xbase09 has been build from 19962005 and is discontinued ever since. Jomox xbase 09 1997 midi controlled drum machine a little modern analog box aimed to emulate 2 legendary drum machines. The xbase 999 is a nowdiscontinued analog drum synthesizer that was first released by jomox in 2006. Jomox xbase 09 wav samples, pdf manuals cyborg studio. I dont remember how it was with the xbase 09 but at least the newer jomox kicks all have some digital zirp noise in the background picked up from the digital circuits. We hope you had lots of fun with producing sounds and beats on the jomox. Roland tr808 and tr909 xbase tries to keep the sound and adding some new features for modern studio implementation. From what i gather i could sell it for around the same price as a new roland tr8. Jomox s alpha base is an analog drum machine and synth in one.
According to jomox, the xbase 999 is a drum machine that consists of nine instruments. It does not sound perfectly like the 909, but you can tweak the kick. Tr909 vs jomox xbase 09 im mainly looking for agression, attitude and distinction, it shall not sound too clean. View and download jomox xbase 09 operating manual online. We are pretty confident that that youll have lots of joy and entertainment with this incredible sounding analog drum synthesizer. Save jomox xbase 09 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Like the 909, it is an analog drum machine, and it sounds just like the 909, and more. Intended as jomox xbase 09 drummachinebacked solo demos,i kept inviting friends over to. Jomoxs alpha base is an analog drum machine and synth in one. It looks like it just left the factory it comes with both german and english manuals and original box heres what vintage syth have to say the xbase 09 is serious about emulating the roland tr909. Jomox xbase 888 jomox xbase 888 drum synthesizer 9. A brief introduction to the xbase 888 the xbase 888 is a drum machine with 9 instruments. Stay informed about the latest news at liine, including product news, tips and tricks, artist stories, events and more.
The sequencer is the most confusing piece of crap ive ever worked with. The great thing about it its that, although you can use it to emulate. Publication date 20180422 usage attributionnoncommercialsharealike 4. It remained in production until about 20 when it was discontinued. Walker versions of the venerable xbase 09 direct from jomox. A roland tr909 copy cat that actually has its own unique character for your techno and dance tracks. First of all we want to thank you for choosing the xbase09 analogue drum module. However it provides more of these controls for more sounds than the originals ever did and has midi implementation and patch memory. The xbase 09 was the first product offered from jomox, and it continues to be the most requested device from the product line.
Instruction manual would benefit from some practical examples. This video, via massivebeatzz, offers his take on the roland tr909 inspired drum machine, the jomox xbase 09. Jomox have gone on since the xbase release to establish themselves firmly as a brand name for quality product. Product manual or files or search our samplesfilesmanuals section. Like the 909, it is an analog drum machine, and it sounds just like the. Looking for better sounds, but also for something thats a little. The unit has to be opened and 2 eprom chips have to be exchanged. We had the privilege of acquiring 2 brand new special edition toktok and dr. Synthstrom deluge hypersynth xenophone jomox xbase.
We have put in the concentrated knowhow of the jomox drum machines and. The os cannot be downloaded but only being updated by changing eprom chips which are not for free. Classic drum machine samples from the jomox xbase 09. The xbase 09 is serious about emulating the roland tr909. Jomox xbase 09 909 tr909 drum machine analog gear studio vintage music making music electronic house techno german beats beat 808 tr808 beatbox hiphop rap jordan passmore. After an intensive inspection of our inventory, we have found some rest quantities and can now offer the very last new units of this classic cult drum machine. It offers the same types of analog controls that the tr808 and tr909 did such as tuning, level, decay, snap, etc. You will learn xbase of course, but its not straight plug and play type of machine like 909. Considering leveling up from the mfb 503 to an xbase. We have 1 jomox xbase 09 manual available for free pdf download. In december 1996 we have shipped the first xbase09.