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Dr Rhythm DR-55 - Sound Of Music
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Synthesis
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Polyphony
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DESCRIPTION
The original for all Dr Rhythm machines! Boss Dr Rhythm DR-55 was the first drummachine
from Roland with the name Boss 1979. The retail price list for a Dr-55 was back in 1st of
January 1982 $195. It has four sounds, one mono output and can be controlled with control
pulses from outside (DBS or CSQ). DR-55 is powered by4 1,5 battery (6V).
Dr-55 including three programmable sounds:
- Snare
- Rimshot
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BOSS DR RYTHM DR-55
Boss Dr Rhythm DR-55
Drummachine
Analog
1979
?
079200
4 voices
4 VCO
VCF
8 patterns with 3 different hihat (16th, 8th or no hihat)
Smooth analog
Analog drum sounds
Acoustic drum sounds
No MIDI, but possibility to sync via DBS
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- Page 1 The original for all Dr Rhythm machines! Boss Dr Rhythm DR-55 was the first drummachine from Roland with the name Boss 1979. The retail price list for a Dr-55 was back in 1st of January 1982 $195. It has four sounds, one mono output and can be controlled with control pulses from outside (DBS or CSQ).
- Page 2 A standard pattern hi hat sound can also be added to each rhythm. Accents can also be programmed into each pattern. Other machines such as a sequencer or synthesizer can be used with Dr. Rhythm. file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - features 01.htm (1 sur 2) [15/12/2003 01:12:13]...
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Page 3: Play Mode
1. Set the controls as shown in the drawing. ([#6] to 1/8 note hi hat, [#7] to A/B Variation, [#8] to play mode.) 2. Press START [#11] to start the rhythm and STOP [#12] to stop it. file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - play mode 02.htm (1 sur 2) [15/12/2003 01:12:51]... -
Page 4: Operation
In other words, think of : as being: To load this pattern. press [#11]for a 1/16 note and [#12] for a Rest. file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - write mode 03.htm (1 sur 4) [15/12/2003 01:13:19]... - Page 5 If there is no connection at the OUTPUT jack [#14], the DR-55 can not be turned on. [#2] TEMPO Control Controls the tempo of the rhythm when played. [#3] TEMPO Indicator LED file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - fonction 04.htm (1 sur 3) [15/12/2003 01:15:05]...
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Page 6: Using External Devices
If the CSQ jack [#16] is connected to the CSQ-100 GATE INPUT jack, the CSQ-100 GATE REWRITE mode can be used for programming rhythm patterns loaded into the DR-55. file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - devices 05.htm (1 sur 4) [15/12/2003 01:15:33]... -
Page 7: Changing Batteries
5. Being careful not to pinch the wires, replace the battery case in its compartment. 6. Close the lid and replace the screw. Back to Previous Page / On to the Next Page Back To the Index file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - batterie 06.htm [15/12/2003 01:16:04]... - Page 8 Dr Rhythm DR-55 - Sound Of Music BOSS DR RYTHM DR-55 Standard Rhythm Patterns file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - rythm patterns.htm (1 sur 2) [15/12/2003 01:19:34]...
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Page 9: Specifications
FOOT SWITCH Jack [#13] (for FS-1) Power Supply: 6V dc Dimensions: 211(w)x 116(d) x 53(h)mm Weight: 850g Accessories: Batteries UM-3 Connection cord (LP-25) Specifications are subject to change without notice. file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - specification.htm (1 sur 2) [15/12/2003 01:20:19]... - Page 10 Dr Rhythm DR-55 - Sound Of Music Back to Previous Page / On to the Next Page Back To the Index file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - specification.htm (2 sur 2) [15/12/2003 01:20:19]...
- Page 11 Dr Rhythm DR-55 - Sound Of Music Back to Previous Page / On to the Next Page Back To the Index file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - rythm patterns.htm (2 sur 2) [15/12/2003 01:19:34]...
- Page 12 A percussion voice can be synthesized with the System 100M Synthesizer and triggered from the CSQ jack [#16]. In this way, another voice can be added to the DR-55 rhythm patterns. file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - devices 05.htm (2 sur 4) [15/12/2003 01:15:33]...
- Page 13 Dr Rhythm DR-55 - Sound Of Music Examples: Use the CSQ-100 Digital Sequencer for percussion voices with pitch or tone color changes. file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - devices 05.htm (3 sur 4) [15/12/2003 01:15:33]...
- Page 14 Dr Rhythm DR-55 - Sound Of Music Back to Previous Page / On to the Next Page Back To the Index file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - devices 05.htm (4 sur 4) [15/12/2003 01:15:33]...
- Page 15 SOUND switch [#9] The rhythm is loaded one step at a time. Press [#11] for those steps where the sound is to occur and press [#12] where no sound is to occur. [#13] FOOT SWITCH Jack file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - fonction 04.htm (2 sur 3) [15/12/2003 01:15:05]...
- Page 16 CSQ: +4v, 10ms Remember that these pulse levels will become lower as the batteries age. Back to Previous Page / On to the Next Page Back To the Index file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - fonction 04.htm (3 sur 3) [15/12/2003 01:15:05]...
- Page 17 Set RHYTHM SELECT [#10] at either "7" or "8". Load in the same manner as above, but using twelve steps instead of sixteen. 12-step rhythm patterns can be used for triple rhythms such as 3/4 and 3/2. file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - write mode 03.htm (2 sur 4) [15/12/2003 01:13:19]...
- Page 18 RHYTHM SELECT [#10] and the VARIATION switch [#7] should be made as close to the bar lines as possible in order to produce a smooth transition. file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - write mode 03.htm (3 sur 4) [15/12/2003 01:13:19]...
- Page 19 Dr Rhythm DR-55 - Sound Of Music Back to Previous Page / On to the Next Page Back To the Index file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - write mode 03.htm (4 sur 4) [15/12/2003 01:13:19]...
- Page 20 These controls are covered in detail in the following pages. NOTE: Do not change the position of the MODE switch [#8]. Back to Previous Page / On to the Next Page Back To the Index file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - play mode 02.htm (2 sur 2) [15/12/2003 01:12:51]...
- Page 21 Dr Rhythm DR-55 - Sound Of Music On to the Next Page Back To the Index file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - features 01.htm (2 sur 2) [15/12/2003 01:12:13]...
- Page 22 A trigger is sent on every 16th note for which you've programmed an accent. There is also a Foot switch 1/4" for FS1 VIRTUAL DR-55 Play on a DR-55 - online (Keyboardmuseum): Virtual Boss Dr Rhythm DR-55 file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - Sound Of Music.htm (2 sur 4) [15/12/2003 01:18:42]...
- Page 23 DR-55 Back Panel Manual SAMPLES Complete kit from DR-55, with kick, snare, rimshot & hihat. File File information Wav, 44.1 K, mono (30 Kb) Boss Dr Rhythm DR-55 file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - Sound Of Music.htm (3 sur 4) [15/12/2003 01:18:42]...
- Page 24 Dr Rhythm DR-55 - Sound Of Music LINKS DR-55 Information and Modifications Hyperreal.org Review DR-55 Keyboard Magazine June 1980 Sonicstate User Reviews To startpage file:///G|/MUSIQUE/notices/Manuels à assembler/Dr Rhythm DR-55 - Sound Of Music.htm (4 sur 4) [15/12/2003 01:18:42]...