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TipTop Audio SD808 Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2At a Glance
  • 3The Making of the SD808
  • 4Advanced Circuits
  • 5Eurorack Ready

Turn your modular system into a self-contained music machine with the Tiptop Audio SD808, a Eurorack module featuring the original 808 analog snare drum circuit. Adapting the circuit to the modular format has allowed for added special features like independent accent level, a high-powered gain stage, an input pulse-shaper, and an adjustable noise source, all without compromising the signature sound of the TR-808 snare drum.

The SD808 sounds tight and extremely snappy because you can control the VCA envelope amplitude. The sound is made with three analog sound generators mixed together: two oscillating sine waves and a noise source. The SD808's front panel controls have a lot of sweet spots, with sounds that are not just limited to snare drum sounds. It can also create other electronic percussive elements. The module ships with a ribbon power cable.

At a Glance
  • Original TR-808 analog snare drum circuit adapted for use in Eurorack modular synthesizer format
  • Designed to sound like a fresh out-of-the-box '80s TR-808 snare
  • Independent accent levels
  • High-powered gain stage
  • Dual input pulse-shaper
  • Adjustable noise source
  • SD808 is not just limited to snare drum sounds; it can also create other electronic percussive elements
The Making of the SD808
The noise source generator in the original TR-808 machines were revised in later production batches, resulting in variations in sound across the production run. The SD808 used this later, revised circuit to create a snare drum hit that is slightly darker, has more body, and is more realistic.
Advanced Circuits
  • Like other drums in this series, the SD808 includes a high-powered output gain stage capable of producing signals up to 20 V p-p, allowing you to get an array of harmonized snare drums sounds with even tighter attacks. 
  • On the inputs, Tiptop Audio designed an input pulse-shaper circuit, so you can trigger the SD808 with trigger/gate signals from your own step sequencer, clock dividers, or any other pulse/clock sources. This eliminates the need to shape pulses sent to the module, and ensures the same stable sound at peak power, regardless of your pulse source. 
  • All these unique features make integrating this legendary sound generator into your modular synth easy, unleashing the power of real analog drums.
Eurorack Ready
  • 4 HP Eurorack format module
  • Maximum depth: 0.6" (14mm)
  • Includes power ribbon cable with Eurorack power headers
  • Power consumption: +12V: 18mA, -12V: 16mA

In the Box

  • TipTop Audio SD808 Snare Drum Eurorack Module (4 HP)
  • Ribbon Power Cable
  • Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
    Table of Contents
    • Description
    • At a Glance
    • The Making of the SD808
    • Advanced Circuits
    • Eurorack Ready

    TipTop Audio SD808 Specs

    Key Specs
    Sound Generation
    Analog
    Audio I/O
    1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Unbalanced Mono Modular/Eurorack Output (Eurorack Compatible)
    MIDI I/O
    No
    CV/Gate I/O
    2x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Gate/Trigger Input
    Patch Points
    2x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Input
    1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Output
    Eurorack Current Consumption
    18 mA on +12 V Rail
    16 mA on -12 V Rail
    Horizontal Pitch
    4 HP
    General
    Item Type
    Eurorack Module
    Sound Generation
    Analog
    Expression Controls
    No
    Number of Pads
    No
    Built-In Speaker
    No
    Synthesis
    Oscillators
    No
    Mixer
    No
    Amplifiers
    No
    Envelopes
    No
    Filters
    No
    Sequencing & Recording
    Sequencer
    No
    Arpeggiator
    No
    Connectivity
    Audio I/O
    1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Unbalanced Mono Modular/Eurorack Output (Eurorack Compatible)
    MIDI I/O
    No
    CV/Gate I/O
    2x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Gate/Trigger Input
    Patch Points
    2x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Input
    1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Output
    Sync I/O
    No
    Power
    Power Requirements
    Eurorack Power
    Eurorack Current Consumption
    18 mA on +12 V Rail
    16 mA on -12 V Rail
    Physical
    Horizontal Pitch
    4 HP
    Included Accessories
    No
    Packaging Info
    Package Weight
    0.205 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
    5.5 x 3.2 x 1.8"

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