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Description
Dive into a world of rhythm with the Yamaha RY30, a versatile drum machine that has captured the imagination of DJs and producers alike. Known for its robust sound capabilities, the RY30 offers a rich palette of percussion sounds, making it an essential tool for those seeking to craft compelling beats. This drum machine integrates seamlessly into any setup, whether you're in a professional studio or performing live on stage.
Equipped with 48 internal drum sounds, the Yamaha RY30 ensures a diverse range of tones to experiment with, from classic kicks and snares to exotic percussion. Its intuitive interface allows for easy navigation, making it accessible for both beginners and seasoned musicians. The RY30 also features a velocity-sensitive pad that adds dynamic expression to your rhythms, allowing for a more humanized feel in your compositions.
With a built-in sequencer, the RY30 offers real-time and step input options, giving you creative freedom to build intricate patterns and grooves. Its MIDI compatibility ensures that it can be easily integrated into larger setups, expanding its functionality beyond just a drum machine. Whether you're looking to lay down a tight groove or explore new rhythmic territories, the Yamaha RY30 is a reliable companion on your musical journey.
Key Features:
- 48 internal drum sounds for a wide range of tones
- Velocity-sensitive pad for dynamic expression
- Built-in sequencer with real-time and step input
- MIDI compatibility for easy integration into larger setups
- Intuitive interface suitable for all skill levels
Videos
Matthew Jenkins
Yamaha RY30 drum machine
Yamaha RY30 drum machine
Matthew Jenkins
Bad Gear - Yamaha RY-30
AudioPilz
Yamaha RY30 Live Jam
Elmo Sexwhistle
Yamaha RY30 drum machine menus and basics
IanCanefire
Yamaha RY30 demo
acreil
Yamaha RY30 - ALL THE PATTERNS! (...and the two demos!)
Center of the Universe
Reviews
Critic Reviews
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A forgotten drum machine
This definitely falls under the category of "forgotten gear" — most people have never heard of it, and mine had been sitting in a closet for years. Whoops! I bought this in 1993, and at the time it was a more budget-friendly competitor to the Roland and Korg drum machines of the era. It will never touch an 808 or even a TR-8 in the fatness department, but it does have some interesting features. There is an expansion card slot for adding new kits, and when is the last time you've seen a drum machine with a pitch wheel? If you like drum machines, you can probably find one of these for a song. As for mine...I recently dusted it off and inserted it into my studio for the first time in ages. Let's see what can be done!
Pleanty of 90's charm
This is from 1991. When you listen to the preset patterns you might guess that this was used in the actual top 40 R&B hits of the day but then realize they were trying to imitate the hits from the last few years (87' - 90'). Pretty solid sounding since it has a higher sample rate. It was a competitor to the Roland R8 but I think the RY30 has more sounds.
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these little guys have some really cool 80s drum samples, great through distortion for pre-EBM industrial tunes in the vein of Ministry and TKK
Artist usage
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In this interview, John says he used a Yamaha RY30.
Autechre used the Yamaha RY30 exclusively for the tracks on the mail-order exclusive "We Are R Why" EP.
In the video "Bootsy Collins Tours His Incredible Home Studio 'The Boot Cave'" by Reverb on YouTube, Bootsy Collins is observed at 22:42 showcasing a Yamaha RY30 drum machine as part of his studio collection.
In this video at 13:41 in his studio there is yamaha ry30
List of equipment used by Klaus Schulze, from the February 1993 issue of Sound on Sound:
4x Akai S1000PB (32MB) 2x Akai S1000KB (32MB) Akai S900 Akai S612 Akai S7000 Moog Modular CIII 2x Moog MiniMoog Studio Electronics MIDIMini Mellotron Yamaha CS80 Yamaha CP70 Yamaha TX81Z Yamaha SY99 Korg M1 Korg M1 EX Korg T1 Korg T3 Korg DVP1 Roland U110 Roland U220 Roland D50 Roland S50 sampler & monitor Roland Planet S & editor Roland Super Jupiter & editor 2 Roland TR505 Roland Octopad Roland JD800 Roland Super JX10 4x Hohner HS2/E sampler 5x Hohner HS1/E sampler Hohner HS1KB sampler Waldorf Microwave GDS computer synth Misc. Crumar keyboards Fairlight CMI Series II SCI Prophet 2000 SCI Prophet 2002 Emu Proteus/2 Emu Proteus/3 World Emu Emulator II Kurzweil K1000 Kawai K4 EMS Synthi A PPG Wave 2.2 Linn 9000 4x Oberheim DPX1 Yamaha RY30 drum machine Sonor timpanies and octo toms Paiste gongs and cymbals Martin 12-string guitar
In a 2007 Computer Music feature, Venetian Snares is shown using the Yamaha RY30 drum machine, as detailed in a photo on Bensecret.
"We've got an RY30, but we never use it to program beats. We might use the bass drum off it, or the tambourines, but that's all - just to add to a loop, to beef it up. "
Per PopMatters: "Much of RY30 Trax (named after Paradinas’ preferred model of Yamaha drum machine used during that time) evokes a moody soundtrack vibe"
Album Usage
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