Hohner Rhythm 80 K – Suitcase Version

The Hohner Rhythm 80 K is an analog preset drum machine with digital rhythm control logic, manufactured in Germany in the late 1970s, in a period when the “Made in Germany” label still truly meant something. It offers the distinctive, warm, and punchy analog sound characteristic of classic European rhythm boxes of that era.

Fully functional. Looks almost brand-new for its age. In good condition for its age. Offers plenty of modding options.

This is the classic portable “suitcase” cabinet version of the Rhythm 80 series.

– 20 factory rhythm presets
– 4 variations per rhythm (total of 80 possible combinations)
– Variations can be selected individually and arranged to change every 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 bars
– Purely analog sound generation with digital logic control (typical architecture of late-1970s Hohner rhythm units)
– Fade-out function
– “Automatic tempo” marking system (recommended preset tempo indication)
– Bass and Treble tone controls
– Cymbal can be activated or deactivated within rhythms

Sounds:
Bass Drum
Low Conga
Low Bongo
High Bongo
Claves
Cowbell
Snare
Cymbal
Hi-Hat
Maracas

Factory preset rhythms:
Samba / Beguine / Cha Cha / Bossa Nova / Waltz / Slow Waltz / March / Foxtrot / Swing / Shuffle / Beat / Beat Fox / Pop / Slow Rock / Rock’n Roll / Paso Doble / Slow Fox / Western Film / Swing Waltz / Tango

No factory MIDI.
MIDI retrofit is possible via modification, just ask!