Still the best circuit bend video I’ve ever seen, and I saw it when it came out 😅 Incredible work and incredible sounds, especially those synths… that one voice sounds like 10.
That was awesome! I got into circuit bending a few years ago, mostly as a fun way to learn about DIY electronics. I was never able to get sounds this musical and usable out of my machines. I would love to hear a sample pack made from recording of this thing.
Why you did this (because you could) is about the absolute most nutty thing I think I have seen in quite some time...Every build you do is done with the attention to detail level that borders on pre-production unit (solid)! THIS IS WHY I HATE YOU SO MUCH that it turns right back into love! Cheers and great video!
@@fotszyrzk793 years later (sorry), I used a cotton bud with a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol and it came up great, don’t use WD40 as it apparently rots the rubber contacts
You've probably sussed this out by now but the firmware ROM has the lower 8 bits of the address reversed to make it easier to route the PCB. Ages ago I wrote a couple of little tools to flip the lines around and back so I could load entirely custom samples, and change the sample names and start points.
I would love to hear a full track of whatever was happening after 12:15. Was that all the HR-16 or, I'm guessing some of the Elektron being sequenced in as well?
It's all HR-16 with a TR-909 beat. I did end up sending the HR through the Elektron's filters toward the end, but all of the actual synth sounds were generated from the HR-16.
Absolutely amazing. I sit here and honestly can't help but wonder how the hell you learned to do this? As an electronic music lover...who has no idea how to make the music, from my perspective down here looking up to where you stand simply seems impossible ..
This blew my mind...how are you looping the single cycle waveforms? Is the pitch CV a vactrol? How much working time does being carried away mean? Awesome stuff dude...unbelievable!!! Cheers
I think I've watched this video more than 5 times. It's so well executed. Could you possibly share how you did the LFO mod and the CV IN for pitch? Great idea w/ the mini patchbay, I use a larger one on my bent Boss DS-1. I must be missing some bends on my HR16 because I don't get that absolutely disgusting type of sound (around 10:30 or so). Are those all memory bends?
this is genius!!! I just got one in the mail and the dude sent me the wrong power supply, I think the capacitor blew? something started smoking and smelled bad. Any idea what that might be?
Hello, I have a broken HR-16 that I'm looking to fix up, was wondering if you'd modify one for money and if so what your prices may be? Would have sent you a private message but didnt see the option. Thanks
hi having problems with the switches (midi/utl, tempo, mix, tune, voice) on my HR 16 could this be the tactile switches and if so, could you tell me what I need to to repair them? can they be cleaned? also, main volume slider/cap needs to be replaced. thanks! JK
please tell me how do you repair it . my hr-16 is the same as yours ... all led light / display lights but no characters and no sound thank you very much
@@gordonjcp huh, I'm having that exact problem with mine right now. Lights up, looks like it all works (some buttons have to be pressed harder than others ect) but no sound. Hopefully it is all just because of the wrong power input. Why would DC be different than AC in this case?
@@isaakhaley4471 The AC supply is rectified, smoothed and regulated to provide the positive and negative supplies for the analogue section. Without that, the opamp outputs will be driven to fully on and you won't get any sound. I think off a DC supply the LCD "bias" voltage is wrong too so the contrast is wrong, and there's no contrast pot you can get at like on most LCD kit, just a little trimmer inside.
best HR-16 mods ever! this is insane!
Still the best circuit bend video I’ve ever seen, and I saw it when it came out 😅 Incredible work and incredible sounds, especially those synths… that one voice sounds like 10.
Superb sounding!
That was awesome! I got into circuit bending a few years ago, mostly as a fun way to learn about DIY electronics. I was never able to get sounds this musical and usable out of my machines. I would love to hear a sample pack made from recording of this thing.
The Jexus of Drum Machines
Man i wish you could sell these.
Really well done with this. Great job.
Why you did this (because you could) is about the absolute most nutty thing I think I have seen in quite some time...Every build you do is done with the attention to detail level that borders on pre-production unit (solid)! THIS IS WHY I HATE YOU SO MUCH that it turns right back into love! Cheers and great video!
i was just trying to figure out how to clean the pad contacts...
me too, and wooow! did you find the best way for doing that?
@@fotszyrzk79 pencil eraser is how i found it recommended to do back in the 90s.
@@eboethrasher thank you, i'll try it
@devontodetroit i would affraid to do it. Omg.
@@fotszyrzk793 years later (sorry), I used a cotton bud with a tiny bit of rubbing alcohol and it came up great, don’t use WD40 as it apparently rots the rubber contacts
This is just nuts awesome. One for sale near me, am tempted to get it, then get it circuit bent. Old skool grooves with Star Upgrade 😎
Really want to do this to my HR-16 But not Shure if it would ruin it BTW this is awesome :)
So well done!
excellent work and really great sounds you made!
goovy!!
Seriously great work..cant believe how much you've packed in there! I have a few on the shelf that I haven't got to yet...super motivating!
GREAT JOB! Wow, so many creative implementations
Good golly this sounds badass.
wow, finally see this.. im just making humble sound chips.. hope to see more from you!
This is fucking awesome
Sounds fantastic. Second that, would love to purchase something like this potentially.
This is absolutely incredible. As in, it’s incredible that you are such a nerd! LOL these sounds are fuckin awesome
Actually sounds good too 🤟
this is absolutely brilliant. hats off!
HADOUKEN! Love me some Jay and Silent Bob action.
WTF dude you just blew my mind... I have a LOT to learn.
FML this is awesome
Now THAT'S a drum machine.
A wizard, truly. 💙
what? incredible
incredible thing
This is a thing of beauty. Fucking amazing! I'm in love.
You've probably sussed this out by now but the firmware ROM has the lower 8 bits of the address reversed to make it easier to route the PCB. Ages ago I wrote a couple of little tools to flip the lines around and back so I could load entirely custom samples, and change the sample names and start points.
that was a fun video awesome
Sick. Any chance you could be commissioned to do this to my machine?
insanely cool
Wish I could buy one of these :P
what is happening at 5:57? It's like you found some crazy bit-crusher effect!
I would love to hear a full track of whatever was happening after 12:15. Was that all the HR-16 or, I'm guessing some of the Elektron being sequenced in as well?
It's all HR-16 with a TR-909 beat. I did end up sending the HR through the Elektron's filters toward the end, but all of the actual synth sounds were generated from the HR-16.
Holy Shit.
Cool!
Absolutely amazing. I sit here and honestly can't help but wonder how the hell you learned to do this? As an electronic music lover...who has no idea how to make the music, from my perspective down here looking up to where you stand simply seems impossible ..
Dude! Is there any way you can share some info on this, resources or schematics?? Amazing!
Lets get a group together.. I have some knowledge. We just need to find an efficient way to disperse and share ideas
@@bradfordkraft check on UA-cam LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER. He shares his knowledge and has a network of diy'ers
@@imno1_tekno turns out he modded one of these years ago (pretty shoddily as it is very old haha) and just made a video about it.
Sir. Duuude. Maaaan. This is top mod for this machine, if possible, please publish some guidelines or research results.
Christ's chin that's good!
Can you do something similar with alesis sr 16 ?
This blew my mind...how are you looping the single cycle waveforms? Is the pitch CV a vactrol? How much working time does being carried away mean? Awesome stuff dude...unbelievable!!!
Cheers
This is so crunchy! :D
What exactly is the LFO sweeping?
Which parameters?
I'd love to make a VST of this ;)
whoa. impressive
I think I've watched this video more than 5 times. It's so well executed. Could you possibly share how you did the LFO mod and the CV IN for pitch? Great idea w/ the mini patchbay, I use a larger one on my bent Boss DS-1. I must be missing some bends on my HR16 because I don't get that absolutely disgusting type of sound (around 10:30 or so). Are those all memory bends?
this is genius!!! I just got one in the mail and the dude sent me the wrong power supply, I think the capacitor blew? something started smoking and smelled bad. Any idea what that might be?
Love the CV mod. I assume you're clocking the ASIC with a high speed VCO. 74HC4046 maybe? I used one in a DR220 and it worked a treat.
Yo Alpha,
I Have a Roland MV8800 and Roland Dj 1200 mixer, both need work are you interested in creating a Monster MV?
Would be amazing?
Peace
Hello, I have a broken HR-16 that I'm looking to fix up, was wondering if you'd modify one for money and if so what your prices may be? Would have sent you a private message but didnt see the option. Thanks
@1:45 this part is awesome what sounds did you load into rom to make this?
hi having problems with the switches (midi/utl, tempo, mix, tune, voice) on my HR 16 could this be the tactile switches and if so, could you tell me what I need to to repair them? can they be cleaned? also, main volume slider/cap needs to be replaced. thanks! JK
8:20
Could i pay you to do this to mine
can you explain Mod1 : the Sound ROM routing please?
Hey can you dm me about fixing the hr16 please?
@@cortneybird3508 email me bradfordkraft@gmail.com
eleventh level
where can i find this mods?
I want to get a group together to work on this machine. I've been writing chips and restoring them.
please tell me how do you repair it . my hr-16 is the same as yours ... all led light / display lights but no characters and no sound
thank you very much
Are you running it on a 9V *AC* supply? All lights up and runs but no sound is what happens if you run them off DC.
@@gordonjcp huh, I'm having that exact problem with mine right now. Lights up, looks like it all works (some buttons have to be pressed harder than others ect) but no sound. Hopefully it is all just because of the wrong power input. Why would DC be different than AC in this case?
@@isaakhaley4471 The AC supply is rectified, smoothed and regulated to provide the positive and negative supplies for the analogue section. Without that, the opamp outputs will be driven to fully on and you won't get any sound.
I think off a DC supply the LCD "bias" voltage is wrong too so the contrast is wrong, and there's no contrast pot you can get at like on most LCD kit, just a little trimmer inside.
@@gordonjcp interesting. Thank you for the quick and informative reply
Yeah i can put some knobs on a machine and an Aphex mix on the vid too :33
WTF