TipTop Audio HATS909 Overview
- 1Description
- 2At a Glance
- 3The Making of the RS909
- 4Advanced Circuits
- 5Eurorack Ready
Turn your modular system into a self-contained drum machine with the Tiptop Audio HATS909, a dual voice Eurorack module featuring both of the original TR-909 open and closed hi-hat circuits.
Adapting the circuit to the modular format has allowed for additional special features like independent accent level, a high-powered gain stage, an input pulse-shaper, tune control, a selectable sound source, and FM/AM modulation, all without compromising the signature sound of the TR-909's cymbal sounds. The module ships with a ribbon power cable.
At a Glance
- Dual voice module containing the TR-909�s original open and closed hi-hat circuitry
- Adapted for use in Eurorack modular synthesizer format
- Designed to sound like a fresh machine coming out of the assembly line back in the '80s
- Added new features that expand the sound palette of what can be produced with these two voice circuits
The Making of the RS909
- The original TR-909 circuit is made with a combination of low-fi sound samples that pass through a series of analog elements to provide envelope and filtering to the source sound. The HATS909 module allows for manual and voltage control of the sample�s tuning, which provides anything from crushed hats and short ticks to the original sound and anything between.
- Additional controls allow you to send a voltage control signal to either the tune input or the internal VCA for modulation with external control signals and, using a modulation switch, add AM or FM synthesis in the audio range from external oscillators, other drum sounds, or just about any other sound source.
- HATS909 offers a switch that allows you to tap directly into the RAW output, which bypasses the envelope and filtering of the sound sample, giving you the raw sample with no processing. RAW mode is great for using your own filters, VCA, and envelope to process the raw sample sound. When set to 909, the sampled sound pass through the original analog filters and VCA of the 909 machine.
Advanced Circuits
- Like other drums in this series, the HATS909 includes a high-powered output gain stage allows you to further harmonize the sound through distortion and clipping.
- On the inputs, Tiptop Audio designed an input pulse-shaper circuit, so you can trigger the HATS909 with trigger/gate signals from your own step sequencer, clock dividers, or any other pulse/clock sources. This eliminates the need to shape pulses sent to the module, and ensures the same stable sound at peak power, regardless of your pulse source.
- All these unique features make integrating this legendary sound generator into your modular synth easy, unleashing the power of real analog drums.
Eurorack Ready
- 8 HP Eurorack format module
- Maximum depth: 1.4" (36mm)
- Includes power ribbon cable with Eurorack power headers
- Power consumption: +12V: 33mA, -12V: 22mA
In the Box
- TipTop Audio HATS909 Closed and Open Hi-Hats Eurorack Module (4 HP)
- Ribbon Power Cable
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Table of Contents
- Description
- At a Glance
- The Making of the RS909
- Advanced Circuits
- Eurorack Ready
TipTop Audio HATS909 Specs
Key Specs
| Sound Generation |
Analog
|
| Audio I/O |
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Unbalanced Mono Modular/Eurorack Output (Eurorack Compatible)
|
| MIDI I/O |
No
|
| CV/Gate I/O |
3x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Gate/Trigger Input
2x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS CV Input |
| Patch Points |
5x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Output |
| Eurorack Current Consumption |
33 mA on +12 V Rail
22 mA on -12 V Rail |
| Horizontal Pitch |
4 HP
|
General
| Item Type |
Eurorack Module
|
| Sound Generation |
Analog
|
| Expression Controls |
No
|
| Number of Pads |
No
|
| Built-In Speaker |
No
|
Synthesis
| Oscillators |
No
|
| Mixer |
No
|
| Amplifiers |
No
|
| Envelopes |
No
|
| Filters |
No
|
Sequencing & Recording
| Sequencer |
No
|
| Arpeggiator |
No
|
Connectivity
| Audio I/O |
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Unbalanced Mono Modular/Eurorack Output (Eurorack Compatible)
|
| MIDI I/O |
No
|
| CV/Gate I/O |
3x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Gate/Trigger Input
2x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS CV Input |
| Patch Points |
5x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Output |
| Sync I/O |
No
|
Power
| Power Requirements |
Eurorack Power
|
| Eurorack Current Consumption |
33 mA on +12 V Rail
22 mA on -12 V Rail |
Physical
| Horizontal Pitch |
4 HP
|
| Included Accessories |
No
|
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
0.295 lb
|
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
5.4 x 2.6 x 2.4"
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