This is awesome Synthwave!! And the little drum machine is sweet!! I just bought one on ebay and awaiting its arrival. I remember when they came out, I had just got the SP202 but I already had an MC303 and a JX305 and thought I didn't need this. But I realize now just how awesome it is all on its own. So I am about 20+ years late but oh well \m/
Fun fact: These tom sounds are heard in the Kid's next door intro haha. I just noticed it a few days ago and it reminded me about this video. Excellent production Tier, I love all your work and your awesome tech!
I've been checking 202 videos out lately and this one seems to be the only one really selling me on it. The fact you did this with all its internal effects is pretty sick too. Thanks for this.
Great man, I use mine utilitarian all the time, you've inspired me more to write using the sequencer and external sounds, love it, thanks for the video!
WEll that's really enjoyable and inspiring! I recently got TWO Boss DR-770 machines and I run all 6 outputs into a submixer with some Lexicon outboard. So many possibilities.
I have the DR-880 but your videos and others led me to getting one on auction .... the 880 can sent a bass part to external MIDI, but the 880 can do two parts .... and the drum kits are everything thats lacking on the 880. I think it has 3 techno kits total, but nothing that sounds like this.
Hi! The bassline is actually VST. Its Korg Polysix VST from their Legacy collection. Bassline is pretty simple "bouncy" 16th note bassline that plays in two octaves. I have to check to notes, but it plays couple notes at lower octave, then one at the upper and drops back to lower octave.
I have to say that I'm so stuck using the same VST's over and over again that I'm almost embarrassed.. :D I know people used to use Massive and then Uhe Diva was next big thing.. My go VST's are Korg's Polysix VST, mostly for basslines. TAL-Bassline-101 and TAL-U-No-62 for Roland sounds and FM8 for FM-synths. The VST I load up first no matter what project I start is the P8 Superwave, I just love that synth! It's free and it does awesome job on emulating old polysynth sounds. When ever I write chords with DAW I load P8 Superwave, use the preset Polysynth1 and start noodling. Time to time I turn to free PG8X VST when I write stuff for Jx-8P. PG8X sounds great on it's own, but since I have the real deal I later recreate the sounds with hardware.
Actually it is a very good strategy to keep things organized and clean, as well as that will maintain the "signature" of your style.. Looking forward to see more posts. Thanks mate
In my newest track "Italo Disco Synthwave" (basically a short POLY-LD8 VSTi demo) I used drum samples from the YAMAHA PortaSound PSS-780 keyboard for the "Simmons SDS V" toms. They are doing pretty well after some compression in FL Studio. :-)
Hey, I’m looking to buy this drum machine and I was wondering.. Do the drums in the video can be found as a sound bank right out of the box, or you need to load them from the computer? Is it even possible to load samples from a computer? Thanks for the video!
Just bought it on eBay, thanks for this awesome vid. Can't wait for it :) Btw, is possible to buy this track somewhere? I'd love to use it in my DJ live sets. Love it!
Thats great! I'm sure you'll find the DR-202 useful :) I've not published this track yet, but will hook you up with an MP3 as soon as I finish it. Should be in couple days.
Excellent upload, thank you for going to the effort ~ I've had one of these very capable toys for about a year & your tutorial has finally helped things click! 1) If you still have the settings saved, I'd like to clarify some things. 2) What tempo are you at? 3) Are you also using CrashC 185, Pitch +58? 4) WindNZ 240? 5) Do you drop the 244 Bombb? 6) How do you get your crash to ring out for so long? 2:36
I am not sure how to reach out to you privately on TH-cam, but with your drums and my synths. we need to collaborate! Pleases let me know if you are interested in changing the world! :)
I can't tell how many times I've already listened this. Dope synthwave sounds!
Thank you so much for such an inspiring feedback! Superb that you enjoyed the video and the sounds ☺️
This is what I call, know very well how to use a drum machine. Thanks for this Jam! Simply fantastic!;-))
I just picked one of these up. Love what you've done with this!
This is awesome Synthwave!! And the little drum machine is sweet!! I just bought one on ebay and awaiting its arrival. I remember when they came out, I had just got the SP202 but I already had an MC303 and a JX305 and thought I didn't need this. But I realize now just how awesome it is all on its own. So I am about 20+ years late but oh well \m/
Wow! I have had my DR202 stuffed away for over 10 years but this jam inspires me to give it a go again.
Teach us your ways great master !!
Saw this for 5000 yen in the thrift shop and didn't know what it could do. Sounds amazing!!
Been trying to find a drum machine that has big tom sounds and this video ended my search. 🙏
Fun fact: These tom sounds are heard in the Kid's next door intro haha. I just noticed it a few days ago and it reminded me about this video. Excellent production Tier, I love all your work and your awesome tech!
Blown away !
Love the Jupiter 8 and jsq60? Plus the SH-01
gaia above of which I have. Lovely synth.
In Miami Nights 1984 songs Sunseeker (2011) and Early Summer (2011), the Yamaha Clavinova CVP-105 patch “Electro Kit” is heard.
I've been checking 202 videos out lately and this one seems to be the only one really selling me on it. The fact you did this with all its internal effects is pretty sick too. Thanks for this.
Great man, I use mine utilitarian all the time, you've inspired me more to write using the sequencer and external sounds, love it, thanks for the video!
WOW u r a genious. i have this drum, but you are really clinic with it! well done! great use of the tom sounds! lovely composition too!!
VERY Nice!!!!!
Humble Thank you! Great to hear that so many liked this video ☺️
WEll that's really enjoyable and inspiring! I recently got TWO Boss DR-770 machines and I run all 6 outputs into a submixer with some Lexicon outboard. So many possibilities.
Nice base for a very good retro-wave song!
Awesome! :-)))
Beefy!!!
90s-present synthwave music.
I have the DR-880 but your videos and others led me to getting one on auction .... the 880 can sent a bass part to external MIDI, but the 880 can do two parts .... and the drum kits are everything thats lacking on the 880. I think it has 3 techno kits total, but nothing that sounds like this.
センス良い🔥🔥🔥
what kit is used on the dr-202 for this? Your jams just rock ... every time!
Hi, it’s a custom kit. I put the sample names and edit settings on the video so you can recreate the sound 👌🏻
Βravo great tune! What synth you used in the background?
i MISS MINE
Excellent work! That creamy bassline! Not sure if is made up from several layers, but would like to know which synth you used to make it?
Hi! The bassline is actually VST. Its Korg Polysix VST from their Legacy collection. Bassline is pretty simple "bouncy" 16th note bassline that plays in two octaves. I have to check to notes, but it plays couple notes at lower octave, then one at the upper and drops back to lower octave.
Ah no doubt it sounds very organic, indeed the Polysix sounds so typical to the hardware.
Since you're using VSTs, do you use Spire also?
I have to say that I'm so stuck using the same VST's over and over again that I'm almost embarrassed.. :D I know people used to use Massive and then Uhe Diva was next big thing.. My go VST's are Korg's Polysix VST, mostly for basslines. TAL-Bassline-101 and TAL-U-No-62 for Roland sounds and FM8 for FM-synths.
The VST I load up first no matter what project I start is the P8 Superwave, I just love that synth! It's free and it does awesome job on emulating old polysynth sounds. When ever I write chords with DAW I load P8 Superwave, use the preset Polysynth1 and start noodling.
Time to time I turn to free PG8X VST when I write stuff for Jx-8P. PG8X sounds great on it's own, but since I have the real deal I later recreate the sounds with hardware.
Actually it is a very good strategy to keep things organized and clean, as well as that will maintain the "signature" of your style..
Looking forward to see more posts. Thanks mate
Hello ! i was wondering how long a sequence you could record into the boss dr 202 with external gear ?
In my newest track "Italo Disco Synthwave" (basically a short POLY-LD8 VSTi demo) I used drum samples from the YAMAHA PortaSound PSS-780 keyboard for the "Simmons SDS V" toms. They are doing pretty well after some compression in FL Studio. :-)
Hey, I’m looking to buy this drum machine and I was wondering..
Do the drums in the video can be found as a sound bank right out of the box, or you need to load them from the computer?
Is it even possible to load samples from a computer?
Thanks for the video!
Ram Revivo You can find these samples from internal preset samples. I put patch numbers in the video, for example 707K (055) is TR-707 Kick I used
That’s awesome!
Thanks 🙏
Just bought it on eBay, thanks for this awesome vid. Can't wait for it :)
Btw, is possible to buy this track somewhere? I'd love to use it in my DJ live sets. Love it!
Thats great! I'm sure you'll find the DR-202 useful :)
I've not published this track yet, but will hook you up with an MP3 as soon as I finish it. Should be in couple days.
Amazing, thank you!
Here is the link to the track (Tiergrinder - Birds Of Prey) >
www.dropbox.com/s/2nxyyw0nd3hrp20/Tiergrinder%20-%20Birds_Of_Prey.mp3?dl=0
Huge thanks for this, love it :)
Yeah...thanks for the download link!
Excellent upload, thank you for going to the effort ~ I've had one of these very capable toys for about a year & your tutorial has finally helped things click!
1) If you still have the settings saved, I'd like to clarify some things.
2) What tempo are you at?
3) Are you also using CrashC 185, Pitch +58?
4) WindNZ 240?
5) Do you drop the 244 Bombb?
6) How do you get your crash to ring out for so long? 2:36
Where's those toms? can't find them in my 202
I am not sure how to reach out to you privately on TH-cam, but with your drums and my synths. we need to collaborate! Pleases let me know if you are interested in changing the world! :)
What key is this?
The Weeknd should of just hired you.