/808TK

The 808TK is a virtual drum kit instrument for the Decent Sampler platform that utilizes the free 808 Tape sample library from Wave Alchemy.

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UI screenshot of the 'Portland' kit preset included with the 808TK virtual drum kit instrument for Decent Sampler

808TK (DS)

The 808TK is a virtual drum kit instrument for Decent Sampler that utilizes the free 808 Tape sample library from Wave Alchemy.

  1. Requirements
  2. Compatibility
  3. Installation
  4. 808TK Overview
  5. Controls
  6. Getting Help
  7. Getting Involved
  8. Open Source Licensing Info
  9. Additional Info
  10. MIDI Reference
    • Key Note Mapping
    • CC IDs

Requirements

The 808TK drum kit is built for use with Decent Sampler, a free sampling plugin and stand-alone player for creating and playing virtual instruments in the Decent Sampler format. Decent Sampler must be installed to utilize the 808TK drum kit presets. Decent Sampler is available in the following formats:

  • Windows (32-bit/64-bit): VST, VST3, AAX, Standalone
  • Mac (Intel & M1): VST, VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone
  • Linux (Intel 64-bit): VST, VST3, Standalone
  • iOS: AUv3, Standalone

Compatibility

The 808TK is compatible with Decent Sampler 1.7.3 and above.

Installation

  1. Download the 808TK drum kit for Decent Sampler:

    https://github.com/sourc3array/808TK

  2. Extract the ZIP file archive and move the 808TK.dsbundle folder into your instruments folder for Decent Sampler.

  3. Download the free 808 Tape sample library from Wave Alchemy:

    https://www.wavealchemy.co.uk/product/808-tape/

  4. Open the 808TK.dsbundle folder and populate the empty Samples folder with the sample files located in the wa_808_tape folder from Wave Alchemy.

  5. Load the 808TK drum kit instrument using the file browser in the Decent Sampler plug-in or standalone player.

  6. Choose a drum kit preset using the options menu.

808TK Overview

The 808TK features over fifty-three (53) 24-bit drum samples layered over sixteen (16) individual sound pads. The sound library has been curated for optimal use with 4x4 drum pad controllers and finger drumming:

  • DRUMS: Kick (A) [SUB], Kick (B), Tom (A) [LO], and Tom (B) [HI]
  • SNARES: Snare (A), Snare (B), ALT (A) [RIM], and ALT (B) [CLAP]
  • HI-HATS: Closed Hat (A), Closed Hat (B), Mid Hat, and Open Hat
  • CYMBALS: Crash (A) and Crash (B)
  • PERCUSSION: Perc FX (A) [MARACAS] and Perc FX (B) [CLAVE]

Multiple sound layers per pad with independent volume controls for each layer enable you to create unique sonic textures by blending the drum samples used for each pad. Each drum pad responds to playing force through multiple velocity layers that provide clean, saturated, and driven variations for each sound. Round-robin sampling and non-linear sound design keep your beats from sounding robotic. Control switches provide a Loose/Tight option for the Hi-Hats and a Fast/Slow release option for the Cymbals.

Controls

The 808TK user interface (UI) provides controls for:

  • Volume: Five (5) Drum Groups with independent Volume control knobs for Sound Layers A and B.
  • Loose/Tight Switch: Varies the sample used for the Mid Hat and the release time for the Open Hat.
  • Fast/Slow Switch: Varies the release time for the Cymbals.

Getting Help

If you have any questions, concerns, bug reports, etc., we're listening:

  • File an issue in this repository's Issue Tracker on GitHub.
  • Send us an email at support@genaudio.biz

Getting Involved

Contribute to the future development of the 808TK virtual drum kit for Decent Sampler:

  • Give us your constructive feedback on the Eugene and Portland kit presets.
  • Send us feature requests for the forthcoming Vancouver and Seattle kit presets.
  • Create an 808TK drum kit preset for your city!

Open Source Licensing Info

The 808TK virtual drum kit is an original work licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0.

© Copyright 2023 by Jason Krueger (sourc3array@genaudio.biz)

  1. LICENSE

Additional Info

  1. 808TK: Visit the open-source software repository on GitHub to download the latest version, send feedback, file bug reports, or contribute to the project.
  2. GEN Audio: Precision instruments, virtual instrument kits and tutorials for the Decent Sampler platform · Free & Open Source
  3. 808 Tape: A free collection of TR-808 drum machine samples recorded directly to 1/4″ analog tape.
  4. Wave Alchemy: Makers of award-winning virtual instruments, samples, and FX.
  5. Decent Sampler: A FREE sampling plugin and stand-alone player for Windows, MAC and Linux that enables users to create and play virtual instruments in the Decent Sampler format.

MIDI Reference

To use custom MIDI note mappings, simply update your instrument preset file(s) accordingly using a text editor.

Key Note Mapping

Default MIDI note numbers and names for the 808TK:

  • 35 - Kick (SUB) [B2]

  • 36 - Kick [C1]

  • 41 - Low Tom [F1]

  • 43 - High Tom [G1]

  • 38 - Snare [D1]

  • 40 - Snare (ALT) [E1]

  • 37 - Rim [C#1]

  • 39 - Clap [D#1]

  • 42 - Closed Hat [F#1]

  • 44 - Closed Hat (ALT) [G#1]

  • 45 - Mid Hat [A1]

  • 47 - Open Hat [B1]

  • 48 - Crash [C2]

  • 50 - Crash (ALT) [D2]

  • 46 - Maracas (FX) [A#1]

  • 49 - Clave [C#2]

Continuous Controller IDs

Support for MIDI continuous controllers (CCs) coming soon with the Vancouver kit preset.

The Tight/Loose switch for the Mid Hat is assigned to the MIDI default for Foot Pedals.

The default CC assignments for all Volume controls correspond to Undefined channels in the MIDI specification to minimize potential comflicts in typical MIDI setups:

  • 04 - (T) Tight

  • 14 - (V) Kick [SUB]

  • 15 - (V) Kick

  • 20 - (V) Low Tom

  • 21 - (V) High Tom

  • 22 - (V) Snare

  • 23 - (V) Snare [ALT]

  • 24 - (V) Rim

  • 25 - (V) Clap

  • 26 - (V) Closed Hat

  • 27 - (V) Closed Hat [ALT]

  • 28 - (V) Mid Hat

  • 29 - (V) Open Hat

  • 30 - (V) Crash

  • 31 - (V) Crash [ALT]

  • 85 - (V) Maracas [FX]

  • 86 - (V) Clave