A very underrated drum machine! It resembles the popular TR-909, and better yet, its hi-hat, cymbals, and clap sound almost identical to the TR-909! The TR-707 is a great source for cheap 909 samples. It has some other cool features too such as its Matrix display which clearly maps out your pattern for you in an easy to read display panel. It also features both MIDI in/out and DIN sync control - the best of both worlds. Why this unit even has individual outputs for each of its drum tones!

For programming, it features a shuffle and flam effect and its programming abilities are very impressive. But it does have its limitations, the only adjustment you can make to each drum tone is volume. And all of its other drum tones are boring (especially ride, kick and snare). It's used by Aphex Twin, Laurent Garnier, Squarepusher, Luke Vibert, Freddy Fresh, Phil Collins, Marshall Jefferson and Plastikman.

paris

July 27, 2012 @ 1:50 am

yes, it's samples and they can't be modified but still, i love this machine. for years i avoided it because i use a 909 and 606 and other analog machines plus synthesize my own drums but recently somebody gave me his 707 and i started playing with it and love it. and there are times when i feel it is the only machine that is right for the track.

Conor Phelan

June 26, 2012 @ 3:37 pm

Why has the 707 been awarded a rating of only 2?
madness

Aleksey

May 28, 2012 @ 3:41 am

I have this one! TR-707 is a greate drummachine, classic acid/proto house drum sounds. I hope to get TR-727 in the future

alex

May 22, 2012 @ 9:33 am

i´ve 2 of them and 2 727 i hope they stay a few years more with me.

kitkat

May 15, 2012 @ 10:49 pm

Ooh now that's a much nicer image for the 707!

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