Tiptop Audio CP909

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Tiptop Audio CP909

Tiptop Audio

CP909

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 438414
Model: CP909
Category: Drum Modules
Price: $148.50

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This CP909 is a seriously cool little module if you're chasing that iconic 909 clap sound. It nails the core character, and the Trash control gives you some unexpected sonic twists. Perfect for techno, industrial, or anyone wanting that classic beat in a compact Eurorack format.

Product Description

  • Tiptop Audio CP909
  • Drum Module
  • Analogue clap sound generator of the TR-909 in Eurorack format
  • Precise reproduction of the original analog circuit with just one additional control (Trash)
  • which extends the sound spectrum
  • Sound generation: special triple sawtooth envelope generator that controls the gain of a VCA - logic-based pseudo-noise generator serves as the signal source for the VCA
  • Width: 4 TE / HP
  • Depth: 36 mm
  • Power requirement: +6 mA (+12 V) / -10 mA (-12 V)
PROS
  • • Authentic 909 clap character, surprisingly nuanced for a module
  • • Trash control adds unique textures, beyond the original sound
  • • Compact 4HP footprint, ideal for dense modular setups
  • • Triple sawtooth envelope delivers tight, punchy transients
CONS
  • • Limited to clap sounds only, lacks versatility of a full drum module
  • • Power draw slightly higher than some modules in its class
  • • Pseudo-noise generation can sound a little brittle at extreme settings

Product Video

Key Features

Sounds Analog TR-909 clap with Trash parameter for tonal modification
Trigger Inputs Standard Eurorack trigger input for rhythmic sequencing
HP Width 4
Depth 36 mm
Power Draw +6 mA (+12 V) / -10 mA (-12 V)
Outputs Mono audio output

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's remarkably faithful to the original, capturing the characteristic snap and decay, though it’s a simplified recreation.
It's more complex than simple distortion; it manipulates the sound spectrum, adding character and allowing for subtle or drastic tonal shifts.
No, the module is dedicated to clap generation; it doesn't offer the flexibility to create other drum sounds.

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