Turn your modular system into a self-contained music machine with the Tiptop Audio CYMBL909, a dual-voice Eurorack module featuring both of the original TR-909 crash and ride cymbal circuits.
Adapting the circuit to the modular format has allowed for added special features like independent accent level, high-powered gain stage, input pulse-shaper, and manual/voltage control of the sample's analog tuning section, all without compromising the signature sound of the TR-909's cymbal sounds. The module ships with a ribbon power cable.
At a Glance
- Dual-voice module containing the TR-909’s original Crash and Ride circuits
- Adapted for use in Eurorack modular synthesizer format
- Designed to sound like a fresh machine coming out of the assembly line back in the '80s
- Added new features that expand the sound palette of what can be produced with these two voice circuits
The Making of the RS909
The original circuits use a combination of low-fi 6-bit sound samples that pass through a series of analog elements that provide envelope and filtering to the source sound. The CYMBL909 module adds manual and voltage control of the sample’s analog tuning section creating tones which range from heavy industrial at the low end, to the original crash/ride sound at the mid range, and bright hi-hat-like sounds at the top end. Modulating the tune with an envelope, CV sequencer, or LFO makes interesting sound bending effects, which can be applied either in or out of sync with the triggering of the sounds.
Advanced Circuits
- Like other drums in this series, the CYMBL909 includes a high-powered output gain stage that allows you to further enhance the sound through distortion and clipping.
- On the inputs, Tiptop Audio designed an input pulse-shaper circuit, so you can trigger the CYMBL909 with trigger/gate signals from your own step sequencer, clock dividers, or any other pulse/clock sources. This eliminates the need to shape pulses sent to the module, and ensures the same stable sound at peak power regardless of your pulse source.
- All these unique features make integrating this legendary sound generator into your modular synth easy, unleashing the power of real analog drums.
Eurorack Ready
- 8 HP Eurorack format module
- Maximum depth: 1.8" (46mm)
- Includes power ribbon cable with Eurorack power headers
- Power consumption: +12V: 60mA, -12V: 40mA