Tiptop Audio HATS808
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Tiptop Audio
HATS808
Product Info
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The HATS808 nails that classic 808 hi-hat sound – it's surprisingly versatile with the voltage control for shaping the tone. It's a fantastic little module for anyone building a drum-focused modular system or wanting to inject some vintage flavor into their electronic beats, especially if you're tight on space.
Product Description
- Tiptop Audio Hats808
- Drum Module
- Based on the original TR 808 circuit
- Additional features: Independent Accents
- High Gain Level
- Pulse Shaper and Voltage Controlled Q Factor
- Includes two sounds: Open and closed hi-hat
- Analogue sound generation with six analog square wave oscillators sent through bandpass filters
- Width: 8 HP
- Depth: 14 mm
- Power requirements: +30 mA (+12 V) / -25 mA (-12 V)
PROS
- • Authentic 808 hi-hat character with Tiptop's signature analog warmth
- • Voltage-controlled Q provides expressive, dynamic filtering possibilities
- • Compact 8HP module saves valuable space in modular setups
- • Independent accent control adds rhythmic complexity and nuance
CONS
- • Limited to just two hi-hat sounds – open and closed
- • Power draw could be a factor for systems with limited power budgets
- • Analog circuitry may exhibit slight drift requiring occasional calibration
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Key Features
Sounds
Open and closed hi-hat
Trigger Inputs
Standard Eurorack trigger input
HP Width
8 HP
Depth
14 mm
Power Draw
+30 mA (+12 V) / -25 mA (-12 V)
Outputs
Mono audio output
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Frequently Asked Questions
The voltage control primarily affects the resonance or 'Q' of the bandpass filter, allowing for dynamic sweeps and emphasis rather than full frequency modulation.
It's aiming for that original, gritty 808 vibe, capturing the raw character often missing in digital emulations.
Yes, the accent is triggered by a gate signal, so you can absolutely use external envelopes or LFOs to modulate the accent amount.
