LDB-1 User Manual
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Introduction
The LDB-1 “Little Drummer Boy” is a modern recreation of the classic analog drum machines of the 80's,
like the Roland TR-606 and TR-808. Our goal was to recreate the warm sounds of the classics, using all
analog circuitry - not samples. The brain of the LDB-1 is a powerful digital microcontroller that triggers
the analog drum sounds and provides the sequencer, programmability and connectivity features. The
LDB-1 has all of the features of a classic analog drum machine in a small, affordable package.
Features
Eight Analog Drum Sounds
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Bass Drum
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Low Tom
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High Tom
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Snare Drum
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Wood Block
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Hand Clap
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Closed Hi-hat
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Open Hi-hat
Eight Voice Polyphony
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All drums can be played simultaneously,
Including the open and closed hi-hats for a super punchy cymbal
Play Modes
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Individual Drums
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Patterns, Including Chaining up to 8 Patterns
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Songs with Pattern Fills
Programmability
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32 User Patterns – plus 32 Built-in Patterns
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16 Songs of up to 24 patterns each
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Configuration Options (MIDI channel, trigger modes, etc)
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All data is retained without battery power
Connectivity
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Powered by built-in 9V battery, or standard pedal power supply
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MIDI Input for playing individual drums or for MIDI clock/start/stop
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DIN Sync Input for both clock and gate (start/stop)
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Analog Clock Input
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Analog Gate (start/stop) Input
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Analog Trigger Output on selected steps and/or instruments
