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TipTop Audio - BD808 TR808 Bass Drum Generator
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TipTop Audio – BD808 TR808 Bass Drum Generator

£88.00

JustDrums are excited to introduce the TipTop Audio – BD808 TR808 Bass Drum Generator by TipTop Bass Drums Bass Drum. Ready to be delivered to any location in the UK. Read more below.

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JustDrums are excited to introduce the TipTop Audio – BD808 TR808 Bass Drum Generator by TipTop Bass Drums Bass Drum. Ready to be delivered to any location in the UK.

Tip Top Audio brings analogue percussion into the modular synth world, instantly turning your system into a self-contained music machine. Its small size, minimalist design and modern production methods have allowed us to bring the world’s most famous bass drum sound generator back at a very low cost. The real thing is here again.

A widely used technique with historical drum machines is to run the drum sounds through outboard amplifiers to add gain and then pass the sound through just about anything to generate additional harmonics caused by clipping a distortion. In the BD808, TipTop have already included this high-powered output gain stage capable of producing signals up to 20Vpp, extending from the original palette of sounds and allowing you to get an assorted array of harmonized bass drums ranging from sharp attacks to crushed tones using this simple yet effective technique.

Specifications:

  • Size: 4HP
  • Depth: 14mm
  • Power: +12V 13ma / -12V 6ma

Brand

TipTop

Category

Bass Drums

Bass drums provide the low-end foundation of a drum kit, delivering the power and pulse that drive rhythm and lock in with the bass line. They shape the feel and momentum of the music, from tight, punchy grooves to deep, resonant impact, making them a central part of any setup.

When choosing a bass drum, look at size, shell material, and depth, as these affect tone and response. Larger diameters offer deeper, fuller low end, while smaller sizes give quicker attack and control. Shell construction influences warmth and projection, and head choice and dampening will further shape the sound. The right bass drum should match your playing style and sit well within your overall kit sound.

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Bass Drum

The bass drum is the low-frequency engine of a drum kit, providing the weight and pulse that anchor the rhythm and drive the music forward. Played with a foot pedal, it works closely with the bass line to define groove and timing, with tone shaped by drum size, head choice, tuning, and muffling. From deep, resonant thumps to tight, punchy attack, the bass drum is central to the feel and impact of almost every style of music.

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