Tiptop Audio RS909
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Tiptop Audio
RS909
Product Info
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This little module nails the iconic 909 rimshot sound in a super-compact Eurorack format. It's perfect for anyone recreating classic 909 beats or adding that signature percussive accent to their modular patches – just remember it’s a dedicated rimshot generator, not a full drum machine.
Product Description
- Tiptop Audio RS909
- Drum Module
- Analog rimshot sound generator of the TR-909 in Eurorack format
- Sound generation: Three T-bridge oscillators
- each generating a damped sine wave at a different frequency
- are mixed and sent to a VCA - controlled by an envelope generator that delivers the familiar attack-rich sound
- The original circuitry has been supplemented with frequency control of two internal oscillators to allow more timbres
- Width: 4 TE / HP
- Depth: 36 mm
- Power requirement: +12 mA (+12 V) / -10 mA (-12 V)
PROS
- • Authentic 909 rimshot character, instantly recognizable
- • T-bridge oscillators deliver a surprisingly rich, complex tone
- • Compact 4HP footprint, ideal for dense modular racks
- • Frequency control adds subtle timbre variations for nuanced sounds
CONS
- • Rimshot alone limits its broader rhythmic utility
- • Power draw is slightly higher than some other modules
- • Requires a trigger signal to function, no self-oscillation
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Key Features
Sounds
Analog rimshot, characteristic TR-909 timbre
Trigger Inputs
One trigger input for rimshot activation
HP Width
4
Depth
36 mm
Power Draw
+12 mA / -10 mA
Outputs
Single mono audio output
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows for subtle shifts in the harmonic content, making the rimshot sound slightly 'thicker' or more 'metallic' depending on the adjustment.
No, it’s designed solely for the 909 rimshot; it's not a general-purpose percussion module.
Yes, the output level is sufficient to drive a mixer or other audio input without requiring a preamp.
