Review: Goldbaby Analog AutoRhythms Vol 1
Goldbaby Productions has released another sample library featuring some sampled drum machines: Analog AutoRhythms Vol 1.
After the familiar sounds of the The Tape808, 909 and freebie 606 (all Roland TR machines), Goldbaby dug up 8 somewhat more obscure vintage drum machines to sample.
Analog AutoRhythms Vol 1 comes with a nice PDF with detailed information on each drum machine.
- Conn Rhapsody Rhythm Unit - This is a (rare) rhythm unit from a Conn Rhapsody organ. It has 22 presets and 10 sounds.
- Korg Rhythm 55B - This Roland CR competitor has some warm analog sounds. It has a stunning 96 patterns, and 10 sounds (looks like this is the version 2 model without the disco rhythms).
- Electro Harmonix DRM 15 / 16 / 32 - Features the lovely space-drum and the snap sounds. The analogue sounds from these boxes are great for electro music.
- Eko Ritmo 12 - The little brother of the Ritmo 20, this rhythm box has 12 preset rhythms.
- Univox Micro Rhythmer - A small little analog box with 8 preset rhythms and 5 individual sounds. I thought the Rhythmer only had a kick sound with layered hihat, but this machine does have the individual base drum sound (and snare, hi hat, open hi hat and rim shot).
- Roland Rhythm 330 - The Rhythm 330 (or TR-330) has a warm analog sound. It’s another organ rhythm box without the actual organ. Comes with some lovely cheesy patterns.
- Hohner Rhythm 80K - This German rhythm unit features 80 patterns and 8 sounds. It’s sounds rather tame with a subby kick and modest snare sounds.
- Olson X-100 - An American rhythm unit that nobody seems to know much about. The 8 individual sounds can be triggered. It sounds quite noisy and rough to me.

