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Maestro Rhythm King MRK-4

The Collector — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:01:15 +0000

Another Rhythm King! This is 4th version of Maestro’s Rhythm Kings. The MRK-4 Drum Machine is beautiful in side and out built similar to organs of the time and used tuned tanks just like the TR-77 with some unique modulation features. This analogue drum machine used inductor coils or “tuned tanks” similar to the Korg …

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Maestro Rhythm King MRK-2

The Collector — Fri, 02 Mar 2018 23:41:55 +0000

The 2nd version of the Maestro Rhythm King drum machine didn’t change the essential sound much, but instead offered an array of pre-programmed settings. It was popularized by groups such as Sly and the Family Stone. The MRK-2 had 18 pre-programmed rhythms for example Bossa Nova, Samba and Cha-Cha and were mainly used to accompany …

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Maestro Rhythm King MRK-1

The Collector — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 00:34:45 +0000

This early analog drum machine was used by the sonic visionary, Sly Stone. He called it “The Funk Box.” It only has 18 preset rhythms, pitch control, and triggers to play specific sounds. The Funk Box was featuerd all over Sly’s groundbreaking album There’s a Riot Goin On. Download – Maestro Rhythm King MRK-1 Pack Contents 3 Kick Drums …

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