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"Tune" units inconsistency between TR-808 and TR-909

Jordi Moragues · started 2017-12-19 18:53 · updated 2020-03-06 18:34

The values and units of most of the "Tune" parameters of the TR-909 are expressed in cents, but a few (Bass Drum, Snare) are still expressed as a percentage. All of the "Tune" parameters of the TR-808 are still expressed as a percentage. I think that all values should be changed to cents. That would be extremely useful to tune the drums.

Comments (3)

2018-01-26 19:02 · 2018-01-26

Frequency would be great, if it's possible.

2018-01-29 21:52 · 2018-01-29

Wow, I wasn't aware that the 909's range was so narrow. It feels wider to my ear. Anyway, the 808's range then covers a full octave, from G1 to almost A2. Therefore you can tune it to any key you might be using.

2020-03-06 18:34 · 2020-03-06

Normalization of all value ranges will be covered by the upcoming audio engine.
All existing ranges will be revisited.