Reverb Modded Roland TR-909 Sample Pack by Raul Ignacio

Custom one-of-a-kind Roland TR-909, sampled for the first time.

What it is:
An extensive collection of samples from this unparalleled drum machine. 

How we use it:
Explore Roland TR-909 sonic territories rarely traveled. 

Why it’s cool:
Extensive variations of each sound make for a completely customizable kit.A Custom Roland TR-909 | Sampled For The First Time

This custom modded Roland TR-909 machine isn’t for sale, and may never be for sale again. However—with the permission of the owner—we are making the sound of this distinct machine available to anyone for the first time ever, with the Reverb Modded Roland TR-909 Sample Pack. Currently owned by Chicago techno artist Komprezzor, this TR-909 was purchased from and previously owned by legendary ghetto house DJ and producer, DJ Deeon from Dance Mania Records.

DJ Deeon—a household name in the global house music community—is famously name dropped by Daft Punk in their 1997 shout-out track, “Teachers”, from their debut album, Homework. He is a major influence in the development of the house music sound emanating from the west side of Chicago, since the early 1990s. DJ Deeon’s production style features stripped down beat tracks, funky basslines, up-front drum programming, and often, catchy repeating lyrics or vocal hooks.

Records such as “Shake What Ya Momma Gave Ya” and “The Freaks”, helped lay the groundwork of the ghetto house sound of Chicago, a sound that would come to define his artistic output. With many tracks featuring just one or two drum machines, a few samples, and uptempo programming, DJ Deeon along with other second generation Dance Mania artists—DJ Funk, DJ Milton, Wax Master, Jammin Gerald, and others—would go on to pave the stylistic way for what would later develop into the genre of music known as Footwork.

This custom Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer features fully analog, class A circuitry, modifications by James Walker of Synth Repair Services in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. The custom silver on black paint job was done by Jeff Toman of Custom Synths in Manchester, United Kingdom.

This unique Roland TR-909 features a myriad of dynamic and tone control modifications implemented across almost all the on-board drum sounds—with the exception of ride and crash cymbals—and in certain cases, more than one modification per sound. See the list below for a detailing of the exact modifications on this custom drum machine.

Bass Drum:

• Decay Hold Button
  
• Extended Decay Switch 
  
• Pitch Knob Switch
  
• Depth Knob Switch
  
• Overdrive Switch Knob Control
  

Snare:

• Switch Controlled Overdrive
  
• Switch Controlled Filter
  

Toms:

• White Noise Generator
  

Rimshot:

• Three Selectable Tones
  

Clap:

• Two Selectable Tones 
  
• Knob Controlled Filter 
  
• Knob Controlled Reverb
  
• Extended Decay Width 
  

Hi-Hat:

• Knob Controlled Tuning 

In creating this sample collection, we extensively sampled this Roland Rhythm Composer—in every possible way—capturing every possible unique combination of sonic assault this machine is capable of.

Totaling 262 audio files, this Reverb Exclusive sample pack puts the sound of this custom TR-909 right in your sampler or digital audio workstation. For the first time ever, get access to the unique sound of this custom take on one of the most iconic drum machines of all time for use in any production.

Reverb Modded Roland TR-909 Sample Pack Contents:

• 80 Bass Drum 
  
• 6 Crash
  
• 9 Closed Hat
  
• 27 Hand Clap
  
• 31 Hi Tom
  
• 38 Low Tom
  
• 37 Mid Tom
  
• 9 Open Hat 
  
• 6 Ride Cymbals
  
• 4 Rim Shot
  
• 25 Snare Drum
  
• 262 Total Files 

Compatibility
Reverb Modded Roland TR-909 Sample Pack contains WAV files of single hits.

Installation Instructions

• Download the .zip file
• Unzip the file with a third party software
  Mac : http://www.kekaosx.com/en/ 
  PC : https://www.7-zip.org/ 
  
• All samples are WAV files
  
• Load the drum sounds into your DAW of choice
  
• Get the unique sound of this custom drum machine