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{{short description|Digital |
{{short description|Digital Drums Module}} |
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{{Infobox synthesizer |
{{Infobox synthesizer |
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| synth_name = DDR-30 |
| synth_name = DDR-30 |
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| synth_manufacturer = Roland Corporation |
| synth_manufacturer = Roland Corporation |
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| dates = 1985 |
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| memory = Internal: 48 patches and 32 drum kits; Memory cartridge: 64 drum kits. |
| memory = Internal: 48 patches and 32 drum kits; Memory cartridge: 64 drum kits. |
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| synth_hardware = 2 RU case,16-character VFD, data cartridge slot |
| synth_hardware = 2 RU case,16-character VFD, data cartridge slot. |
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| ext_control = 8 XLR Pad triggers, Bank shift foot switch, Set shift foot switch, MIDI Thru / Out / In. |
| ext_control = 8 XLR Pad triggers, Bank shift foot switch, Set shift foot switch, MIDI Thru / Out / In. |
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| sample = (24) 12-bit samples on PCM chip |
| sample = (24) 12-bit samples on PCM chip |
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| Audio Output = Stereo R (mono) / L outputs, 6 individual static outputs (one for each voice). |
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The Roland DDR-30 "Alpha Drum" is a digital [[Pulse-code modulation|PCM]] drum module built by [[Roland Corporation|Roland]], in early 1985.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Graham|first=Alex|title=Electronic Drumfax|publisher=sef-published|year=2019|isbn=978-1701024229 |
The '''Roland DDR-30''' "Alpha Drum" is a digital [[Pulse-code modulation|PCM]] drum module built by [[Roland Corporation|Roland]], in early 1985.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|last=Graham|first=Alex|title=Electronic Drumfax|publisher=sef-published|year=2019|isbn=978-1701024229|pages=100}}</ref> It was introduced during 1985 Summer [[NAMM Show|NAMM]] industry trade show in New Orleans.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Mattingly|first=Rick|date=October 1985|title=NAMM in New Orleans|journal=Modern Drummer|volume=9|issue=10|pages=118|issn=0194-4533}}</ref> |
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== Features == |
== Features == |
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The Roland DDR-30 Digital Drum module is designed to pair with PD-10 and PD-20 pads to form the Alpha Drum System, or via [[MIDI]] controller (e.g. [[Roland Octapad|Roland Pad 8]]).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Roland Percussion History|url=https://rolandcorp.com.au/blog/roland-percussion-history |
The Roland DDR-30 Digital Drum module is designed to pair with PD-10 and PD-20 pads to form the Alpha Drum System, or via [[MIDI]] controller (e.g. [[Roland Octapad|Roland Pad 8]]).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Roland Percussion History|url=https://rolandcorp.com.au/blog/roland-percussion-history|access-date=May 24, 2020}}</ref> The DDR-30 and Alpha Drums was the first-generation of Roland electronic drum sets.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Manning|first=Peter|title=Electronic and Computer Music|publisher=Oxford University Press Inc|year=2004|isbn=0195144848|pages=306}}</ref> |
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=== Hardware === |
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The Roland DDR-30 measures 3.5"x 19"x 12" (H x W x D) and it's two units tall. The module sports a large VFD display window. All patch data is shown here from selected voice to parameter information. Below the window are a series of buttons for Edit write, Set write, Bank select, and then eight drum set buttons. Next to these are rocker switches for Instrument Select (up and down) and Patch Select. To the right of these are six edit buttons, arranged in two rows, including: Forward; Back; Voice; Gate; Pitch; and EQ. Next to these are four more to control Pad sensitivity, Cartridge operations, Copy button and MIDI settings. Next to these we have a large Alpha Dial to modify voice parameters. Finally we have a memory cartridge slot, a MIDI message light, and a Power button. |
The Roland DDR-30 measures 3.5"x 19"x 12" (H x W x D) and it's two units tall. The module sports a large VFD display window. All patch data is shown here from selected voice to parameter information. Below the window are a series of buttons for Edit write, Set write, Bank select, and then eight drum set buttons. Next to these are rocker switches for Instrument Select (up and down) and Patch Select. To the right of these are six edit buttons, arranged in two rows, including: Forward; Back; Voice; Gate; Pitch; and EQ. Next to these are four more to control Pad sensitivity, Cartridge operations, Copy button and MIDI settings. Next to these we have a large Alpha Dial to modify voice parameters. Finally we have a memory cartridge slot, a MIDI message light, and a Power button. |
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[[File:Prototype Roland SSR-30.jpg|thumb|Roland DDR-30 Prototype]] |
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Early prototype DDR-30s included six rotary [[ |
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==== 1985 Prototype ==== |
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The Roland DDR-30 has 6-voices: a [[Bass drum|bass]], a [[Snare drum|snare]], and four [[Tom-tom drum|toms]]. Each voice has four 12-bit PCM [[Sampling (signal processing)|digital sampled]] sounds<ref name=":0" /> |
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⚫ | Early prototype DDR-30s included six rotary [[potentiometer]]s to the right of the Alpha Dial. The function of these pots is individual volume adjustment for the six voices. Knobs are labeled Bass, Snare, Tom 1, Tom 2, Tom 3, Tom 4<ref name=":2" /> These were later removed when the module was released to public. |
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=== Voice Synthesis === |
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You are limited to only the factory PCM samples. ROM chips are not swap-able (i.e. Simmons or DMX) and no external sample cartridges were available. |
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⚫ | The Roland DDR-30 has 6-voices: a [[Bass drum|bass]], a [[Snare drum|snare]], and four [[Tom-tom drum|toms]]. Each voice has four 12-bit PCM [[Sampling (signal processing)|digital sampled]] sounds.<ref name=":0" /> These sounds can be modified by 16 parameters, saved as drum patch presets, and combined into drum kits. The parameters are combined into edit groups, including Attack, Decay, Pitch, EQ, Bend, and Gate.<ref name=":1" /> |
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⚫ | You are limited to only the factory PCM samples. ROM chips are not swap-able (i.e. Simmons or DMX) and no external sample cartridges were available. |
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Unlike the Roland PM-16 Trigger-to-MIDI module, the DDR-30 is both a tone generator and trigger module. The DDR-30 includes six [[XLR connector|XLR]] input jacks<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Sayhlowski, Jr.|first=Bob|date=February 1986|title=Drums: Part 5 |
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=== External Control === |
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⚫ | Unlike the Roland PM-16 Trigger-to-MIDI module, the DDR-30 is both a tone generator and trigger module. The DDR-30 includes six [[XLR connector|XLR]] input jacks<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Sayhlowski, Jr.|first=Bob|date=February 1986|title=Drums: Part 5|journal=Modern Drummer|volume=10|issue=2|pages=111}}</ref> for connectingto the Roland PD-20 drum pads and PD-10 or PD-11 kick drum. The DDR-30 is not compatible with modern Roland triggers (e.g. PD-21, PD-31, PD-8, etc..) which use 1/4 inch [[Phone connector (audio)|TRS]] cables. It however can be triggered via MIDI messages from a wide variety of controllers (keyboard, drum machine, sequencer, computer, or percussion controller).<ref name=":1">Roland Corporation (1985). DDR-30: Owner's Manual. Osaka Japan: Roland Corporation.</ref> During 1985, Roland released the Pad 8 percussion controller, which could control the DDR-30 digital drum module over MIDI. |
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=== Audio Output === |
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The DDR-30 includes stereo main unbalanced audio mix outputs. The right main output doubles as mono output. Audio mix parameters include volume, treble, and bass for all voices. There is not a parameter to adjust voice panning or to exclude voices from main mix output. However, the module does have six unbalanced individual outputs for each voice. |
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=== Memory/Storage === |
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Patches and Kits can be saved into internal memory and optional M-16C memory cartridge. 48 patches (8 per voice) and 32 kits can be saved to internal memory . The M-16C can store an additional 64 patch presets.<ref>Roland Corporation (1985). DDR-30: NAMM Product Sheet. Osaka Japan: Roland Corporation.</ref> |
Patches and Kits can be saved into internal memory and optional M-16C memory cartridge. 48 patches (8 per voice) and 32 kits can be saved to internal memory . The M-16C can store an additional 64 patch presets.<ref>Roland Corporation (1985). DDR-30: NAMM Product Sheet. Osaka Japan: Roland Corporation.</ref> |
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== Notable Users/Endorsements == |
== Notable Users/Endorsements == |
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* [[Peter Gill (FGTH drummer)|Peter Gill]] ([[Frankie Goes to Hollywood]])<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Gilby|first=Paul|date=November 1986|title=Frankie goes to Liverpool |
* [[Peter Gill (FGTH drummer)|Peter Gill]] ([[Frankie Goes to Hollywood]])<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Gilby|first=Paul|date=November 1986|title=Frankie goes to Liverpool|journal=Sound on Sound|volume=2|issue=1|pages=38}}</ref> |
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* [[Michael Giles]] ([[King Crimson]])<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal |
* [[Michael Giles]] ([[King Crimson]])<ref name=":2">{{Cite journal|date=November 1985|title=Roland Newslink: Hit the Kit!|journal=International Musician|volume=11|issue=11|pages=19}}</ref> |
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* Alister "Ali" James Score ([[A Flock of Seagulls]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=On the Beat with Alister Score of A Flock of Seagulls|url=https://www.moderndrummer.com/2018/06/on-the-beat-with-alister-score-of-a-flock-of-seagulls/ |
* Alister "Ali" James Score ([[A Flock of Seagulls]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=On the Beat with Alister Score of A Flock of Seagulls|url=https://www.moderndrummer.com/2018/06/on-the-beat-with-alister-score-of-a-flock-of-seagulls/|website=On the Beat|access-date=May 25, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Front 242]]<ref>{{Cite journal |
* [[Front 242]]<ref>{{Cite journal|date=1991|title=Special Edition: For You - Front 242|journal=Rock This Town Magazine|location=Belgium}}</ref> |
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* [[Walfredo Reyes Jr.|Walfredo Reys Jr.]] ([[Chicago (band)|Chicago]], [[Manny Charlton Band]], [[Traffic (band)|Traffic]], [[Santana (band)|Santana]])<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Flans|first=Robyn|date=December 1989|title=Walfredo Reys Jr. |
* [[Walfredo Reyes Jr.|Walfredo Reys Jr.]] ([[Chicago (band)|Chicago]], [[Manny Charlton Band]], [[Traffic (band)|Traffic]], [[Santana (band)|Santana]])<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Flans|first=Robyn|date=December 1989|title=Walfredo Reys Jr.|journal=Modern Drummer|volume=13|issue=12|pages=30}}</ref> |
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* Tommy Snyder ([[Godiego]]) |
* Tommy Snyder ([[Godiego]]) |
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* Mario Alberto Ortiz ([[Los Temerarios]]) |
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* [https://www.normanweinberg.com/ Norman Weinberg] (University Professor and Author) |
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* [[Charly Alberti]] ([[Soda Stereo]]) |
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== References == |
== References == |
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* Weinberg, Norman (March 1987). "The Machine Shop: Electronics in Teaching: Part 1". ''Modern Drummer''. '''11''' (3): 64. [[ISSN (identifier)|ISSN]] 0194-4533. |
* Weinberg, Norman (March 1987). "The Machine Shop: Electronics in Teaching: Part 1". ''Modern Drummer''. '''11''' (3): 64. [[ISSN (identifier)|ISSN]] 0194-4533. |
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* Weinberg, Norman (1989). "The Electronic Drummer". ''Modern Drummer Publications Inc.'' |
* Weinberg, Norman (1989). "The Electronic Drummer". ''Modern Drummer Publications Inc.'' {{ISBN|9789991473499}}. |
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* [https://encyclotronic.com/synthesizers/roland/ddr-30-r1424/ Encyclotronic | Roland Digital Drums DDR-30] |
* [https://encyclotronic.com/synthesizers/roland/ddr-30-r1424/ Encyclotronic | Roland Digital Drums DDR-30] |
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* [http://www.roland.co.uk/blog/tommy-snyder-v-drums-developer-interview/ "Tommy Snyder: V-Drums Developer Interview". Roland UK: Artists.] |
* [http://www.roland.co.uk/blog/tommy-snyder-v-drums-developer-interview/ "Tommy Snyder: V-Drums Developer Interview". Roland UK: Artists.] |
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{{Roland Corporation}} |
{{Roland Corporation}} |
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DDR-30 | |
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Manufacturer | Roland Corporation |
Dates | 1985 |
Price | $1,195 MSRP |
Technical specifications | |
Polyphony | 6-voice |
Timbrality | 6 |
Oscillator | 8 |
Synthesis type | Sample-based synthesis |
Velocity expression | Gated and controls Bend parameter. |
Storage memory | Internal: 48 patches and 32 drum kits; Memory cartridge: 64 drum kits. |
Hardware | 2 RU case,16-character VFD, data cartridge slot. |
Input/output | |
External control | 8 XLR Pad triggers, Bank shift foot switch, Set shift foot switch, MIDI Thru / Out / In. |
Audio sample | (24) 12-bit samples on PCM chip |
The Roland DDR-30 "Alpha Drum" is a digital PCM drum module built by Roland, in early 1985.[1] It was introduced during 1985 Summer NAMM industry trade show in New Orleans.[2]
The Roland DDR-30 Digital Drum module is designed to pair with PD-10 and PD-20 pads to form the Alpha Drum System, or via MIDI controller (e.g. Roland Pad 8).[3] The DDR-30 and Alpha Drums was the first-generation of Roland electronic drum sets.[4]
The Roland DDR-30 measures 3.5"x 19"x 12" (H x W x D) and it's two units tall. The module sports a large VFD display window. All patch data is shown here from selected voice to parameter information. Below the window are a series of buttons for Edit write, Set write, Bank select, and then eight drum set buttons. Next to these are rocker switches for Instrument Select (up and down) and Patch Select. To the right of these are six edit buttons, arranged in two rows, including: Forward; Back; Voice; Gate; Pitch; and EQ. Next to these are four more to control Pad sensitivity, Cartridge operations, Copy button and MIDI settings. Next to these we have a large Alpha Dial to modify voice parameters. Finally we have a memory cartridge slot, a MIDI message light, and a Power button.
Early prototype DDR-30s included six rotary potentiometers to the right of the Alpha Dial. The function of these pots is individual volume adjustment for the six voices. Knobs are labeled Bass, Snare, Tom 1, Tom 2, Tom 3, Tom 4[5] These were later removed when the module was released to public.
The Roland DDR-30 has 6-voices: a bass, a snare, and four toms. Each voice has four 12-bit PCM digital sampled sounds.[1] These sounds can be modified by 16 parameters, saved as drum patch presets, and combined into drum kits. The parameters are combined into edit groups, including Attack, Decay, Pitch, EQ, Bend, and Gate.[6]
You are limited to only the factory PCM samples. ROM chips are not swap-able (i.e. Simmons or DMX) and no external sample cartridges were available.
Unlike the Roland PM-16 Trigger-to-MIDI module, the DDR-30 is both a tone generator and trigger module. The DDR-30 includes six XLR input jacks[7] for connecting to the Roland PD-20 drum pads and PD-10 or PD-11 kick drum. The DDR-30 is not compatible with modern Roland triggers (e.g. PD-21, PD-31, PD-8, etc..) which use 1/4 inch TRS cables. It however can be triggered via MIDI messages from a wide variety of controllers (keyboard, drum machine, sequencer, computer, or percussion controller).[6] During 1985, Roland released the Pad 8 percussion controller, which could control the DDR-30 digital drum module over MIDI.
The DDR-30 includes stereo main unbalanced audio mix outputs. The right main output doubles as mono output. Audio mix parameters include volume, treble, and bass for all voices. There is not a parameter to adjust voice panning or to exclude voices from main mix output. However, the module does have six unbalanced individual outputs for each voice.
Patches and Kits can be saved into internal memory and optional M-16C memory cartridge. 48 patches (8 per voice) and 32 kits can be saved to internal memory . The M-16C can store an additional 64 patch presets.[8]
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