Review of the Tape808

The Roland TR-808 has been a staple of electronic music for more than two decades, but getting your hands on the real thing has been something of an expensive ordeal. If your not tempted by virtual clones, then how about this compendium of 407 samples of an 808 running through an Ampex 1/2 valve tape machine. Each hit is provided in a number of forms, with different decay, saturation levels and so on. It all sounds fantastic, and that's what makes the Tape808 a must-buy.

Computer Music (UK) : 10 / 10

Review of the Analog Autorythyms Vol 1

After the familiar sounds of the The Tape808, 909 and freebie 606 (all Roland TR machines), Goldbaby dug up 8 somewhat more obscure vintage drum machines to sample. If you’re into vintage analog drum machine sounds, you’re going to like this one. Since it’s a Goldbaby library you can also be sure the quality is top notch and the price is right.

Review from rekkerd.org

Review of the MPC60 Vol 1 & 2 plus the Tape808

Here's the thing... I have never gotten the quality of samples from any place that were as reasonably priced as these. It's a rare combination to find this quality - not only in the 24-bit sense - but in the care taken to cut and normalize and create the samples. Everything sounds great and feels tight.

In conclusion these kits get the bonus points because of the quality and price combination:

Warbeats Rated: 9 / 10

Review of the Tape909

Goldbaby delivers another outstanding sample pack.

The Tape909 includes tons of superb quality samples, with the Ampex tape machine delivering unique samples you will not find anywhere else. This will most definitely be my go-to collection for 909 sounds.

Review from rekkerd.org

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