A cheap (budget) drum machine. It features 16 drum tones which unfortunately, are only mediocre samples. Its memory contains 48 patterns and 6 songs. Unlike its TR cousins it does not have individual drum tone outputs. There is no drum tone editing capability either. It does however feature extensive MIDI implementation, even the pads will transmit MIDI data. The 505 works well with a computer and sequencer or as a stand alone drum machine. It is extremely basic and unexciting but does make a good starter or play-along drum machine. Vince Clarke and Aphex Twin has used the 505.

sequentialsoftshock

April 7, 2010 @ 3:58 am

oops, I meant the cowbell in beginning, not the clap. Though, that sounds the same too. It's late..

sequentialsoftshock

April 7, 2010 @ 3:41 am

I'm pretty sure this is the drums for "Playgirl" by Ladytron. It's definitely the clap. Makes me want one.

KitKat

March 30, 2010 @ 2:39 am

I agree with Danny using some of the sounds on the 505 in conjunction another (preferably TR machine) works well!

john

January 24, 2010 @ 10:16 pm

i bought my tr 505 in 86 and have used it for years, mainly for self practise between band practises and it has always worked very well. not the greatest sound , but never let me down.

danny

January 22, 2010 @ 2:25 am

If your looking for realistic sounds, this isn't the drum machine for you.
But, If your into acid house/Detroit, this is something to look into.

The Rim, Cls/Oh hihat, and crash cymbal sound like a 707.
The congas sound similar to that of a 727 only a little less primitive. They're my absolute favorite instrument on the 505 and they get constant use.

The sample on this page doesn't do the 505 justice.

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