Overview
Learn how to design a TR-808 style snare drum from scratch in this 23-minute tutorial video. Explore the process of creating a punchy, snappy snare that complements kick and hi-hat sounds in a Roland-inspired modular drum machine. Dive into the circuit design, covering key components such as the percussive oscillator, decay control, attack stage, white noise generator, VCA, high pass filter, and mixer. Discover how to implement control voltage for pitch and snappiness adjustments. Follow along with a detailed bill of materials and circuit simulation, and gain insights into emulating TR-606, TR-808, and TR-909 snare sounds. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts and electronic music producers looking to understand the inner workings of classic drum machine sounds.
Syllabus
Intro & Sound Demo
Percussive Oscillator & Decay Control
Attack Stage
White Noise Generator & VCA
High Pass Filter & Mixer
Control Voltage Pitch/Snappy
Final Demo & Outro
Taught by
Moritz Klein