The Acidlab Miami – a boutique drum machine, based on the circuits of the classic Roland TR-808 – goes mano a mano against the machine that inspired it.
There are definitely differences – but do they matter? And would you see similar differences comparing two vintage 808’s?
See the AcidLab site for details on the Miami.
via AudioCentralMagazine:
A/B comparison between Acidlab.de MIAMI and vintage Roland TR808; in some case, on some instruments, the TR’s oscillators seems to be tuned on a lowest value. It is VERY likely that, in a vintage instrument like the 808 at our disposal, tuning has changed with age. B.t.w., MIAMI is a great, expressive, electronic instrument.
Serious question: Isn’t it possible that the tuning on the 808 is more flat because it’s much older?
so the answer is to own both.. because that shit sounded awesome together
What a great comparison demo, well done Audio Central.
I’ve had a Miami for a few years now and am 100% satisfied with it. I can’t recommend them and Klaus highly enough.
If you’re thinking of taking the plunge getting a genuine 808 or clone I can vouch for the Miami being as good as it gets, and in some ways it’s an improvement on the real mccoy.
Also check out the videos on the Acidlab site by RedMartian if you’re considering one. The audio quality is good, and he’s thoughfully panned the different instruments so you can hear what each one sounds like properly.
In what ways is the Miami better than the original 808? Sequencing or sounds?
It sounds great. I wonder how it would fair against an Xbase 888. I’d love to see a Acidlab / Jomox comparison.
808 sounds always more vivid, as it seems to me.
Perhaps its a bit dumb, but I am very happy with my MFB 522.
original 808 also has tuning adjustments inside that account for some of the differences between original units.
the acidlab has those options under the cover too
someone sample that new machine and share!
http://samples.kb6.de/ has them
How is the red/yellow programming buttons on the Miami. looks abit cheap and unresponsive like the first jomox xbase09
scheidersladen has this at 880€ incl. tax. i think that is very well priced. i splurged on synths lately but eventually…
claps sound poor to me, no crack to them.and i like the original hats better. cool non the less..
MIAMI KICKS FUCKING BIG ASS !
DEAL WITH IT !