ADB-5 is an analog drum synth with the tone of the 70's drum (organ) machines but made for the 20th century with the ability of MIDI control. It has 10 knobs and 4 switches, with which you can control the parameters of the sound.
Specification
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The method of synthesis: 100% analog synthesis;
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Shapers (tones) of the sound: five — bass drum, snare drum, tom drum, open hat, close hat;
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The noise generator (Noise): two — for SD and OH/CH;
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MIDI interface: MIDI In, 16 channels;
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Audio output: mono 6.3mm jack;
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Controls: 10 knobs, 4 switches;
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Power supply: adapter 15V DC (included);
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Hard plastic black case;
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Weight: 1 kg;
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Dimensions: L18,5 x W13,5 x H5,5 (cm);
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Voltage: 220V
OUT OF PRODUCTION
Only x16 units were ever produced
All the audio in the videos below were recorded in 24 bit/48000hz directly into a soundcard.
ADB-5 programmed midi patterns sequenced via DAW:
In this video you can hear ADB-5 doing all the drums and percussion along with the Estradin Solaris 314 — chords/strings/sequences and Formanta Polivoks — bass and sequences. Effects and some compression has been applied: