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Pimping Up My Roland TR-808 - Pt.1
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@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849 3 жыл бұрын
This guy is worth everything you’re paying him.
@balloonhead61 3 жыл бұрын
What's his name?
@st0rmchild 3 жыл бұрын
Damn straight.
@joshuakariuki1188 3 жыл бұрын
@@st0rmchild That's an interesting name
@chupathingy5862 3 жыл бұрын
Plot twist, doctor mix isn't actually paying him, dude just showed up and started fixing things.
@bratspinat 3 жыл бұрын
@@balloonhead61 Clive Kavan
@mrpookies1 3 жыл бұрын
Now you can appreciate how hard it was for Roland to make such equipment respect for all the work done by engineers.
@RNDMID 3 жыл бұрын
That dude's freakin amazing. He doesn't even know what an 808 is, but he can figure what everything is as soon as he looks at the internals. That's some voodoo power that I'd like to have. So cool.
@SICKYPOPP 3 жыл бұрын
yeah, coz at the end, the 808 works with physiks! fascinating right?
@mikestckl6939 3 жыл бұрын
thats because he´s an electronic wizzard !
@user-ht6qt6zv1c 3 жыл бұрын
When you have basic electronic theory and logic, IE reading pcb schematics...the world of technology is your oyster ! And circuit bends become a whole lot fun'er !
@RNDMID 3 жыл бұрын
@@user-ht6qt6zv1c I'd like to know how to do that, as I'm an audio guy who likes to build stuff, but I don't know where to start. Any advice?
@gustavobrtt 3 жыл бұрын
@@RNDMID study electronics and engineering
@brianrainsfordmarshall2692 3 жыл бұрын
I love this guy, I want a whole series of Clive taking apart really expensive gear he's never seen before.
@bendecaf 3 жыл бұрын
Clive is so amazing. He needs his own youtube channel 😁
@jameshamaker9321 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. He'd be the guy, who would be showing people, how to repair their equipment and what parts do what. He would be the bill Nye, of musical equipment, I can see his channel being called Clive Cavan the equipment genius. Or equipment maintenance and repair with Clive.
@StanvanEngelen 3 жыл бұрын
YES!
@warhammer90000 3 жыл бұрын
This man and Look Mum No Computer would come up with the sickest hardware mankind has ever seen
@lolilollolilol7773 3 жыл бұрын
LOL I didn't know LMNC. This dude is the doc and Marty Mc Fly all in one man xD
@thehorriblebright 3 жыл бұрын
They made a commodore 64 contraption.
@sebastienhv 3 жыл бұрын
I love this! Oldschool electronics troubleshooting, back when things were not meant to be thrown away 🤓
@theDgrader 3 жыл бұрын
I love Clive. "It's just electronics" - Clive 2021
@procta2343 3 жыл бұрын
They never seem to teach people this sort of stuff at school or at college. A volt meter, to diagnose. Soldering iron to remove and replace the dead item. You will be surprised how much you would save, and the unit is back up and running.
@sloanbrown2559 3 жыл бұрын
@@procta2343 they teach this in school. Electrical Engineering.
@procta2343 3 жыл бұрын
@@sloanbrown2559 never taught me,
@sloanbrown2559 3 жыл бұрын
@@procta2343 did you major in Electrical Engineering?
@procta2343 3 жыл бұрын
@@sloanbrown2559 no mate, never got taught anything like that, i left school nearly 20 years ago. Mind id have loved to have done stuff like that. My school education was shocking.
@davidbanner9001 3 жыл бұрын
It's a very important part of musical history. It deserves all the loving care it needs.
@sapiotone 3 жыл бұрын
Damn! Bought an 808 for ~£550 in 2003. Sold it in 2017 for £2500. Now worth £5000??? Crazy!
@brainbuginfestation8548 3 жыл бұрын
The look on his face when you told him that an 808 goes for 5000 quid is just priceless! X-D
@martinkulik9466 3 жыл бұрын
It's probably just sentimental value
@Doctormix 3 жыл бұрын
The market doesn't lie :)
@brainbuginfestation8548 3 жыл бұрын
@@martinkulik9466 It's the mojo! ;-)
@paulhedley2864 3 жыл бұрын
@@Doctormix is that for a tweaked one with all the side buttons or classic untouched by a soldering iron outside of the factory model? 🤔
@cryptout 3 жыл бұрын
@@paulhedley2864 It depends, a musician would like a modded one but a collector doesn’t.
@hectorrodriguezgraupera3461 3 жыл бұрын
I CAN'T WAIT FOR PT.2
@888berg 3 жыл бұрын
I could watch this dude pull apart drum machines and synths all day...... Spin off segment perhaps!!!!
@vibrantmistartist9297 3 жыл бұрын
can't wait for pt 2 man love it. keep up all the amazing work you do Claudio
@dykodesigns 3 жыл бұрын
He's a real electronics wizzard who reminds me a bit of Alan Parsons in the way he looks and speaks. Can't wait for part 2.
@tomikuusla925 3 жыл бұрын
Mad respect to Clive.
@artistschoice2009 3 жыл бұрын
Love it! Nice video Claudio!
@PATRIK67KALLBACK 3 жыл бұрын
I like this kind of repair/modification videos.
@justinmerritt3843 2 жыл бұрын
This breakdown is just as entertaining as you producing hits. This is the part of a producer/ engineer that you don't see. Just like at most studio's, they don't tell you, half of the gear has been modded and you would think that after spending X amount of currency for said piece of equipment that it would be perfect the way it is, wrong! Everything can be manipulated to become your own. That is the real art of music production, to make your own sound and allow it to have its own character.
@jamesahanington 3 жыл бұрын
Man, I know it has been said before but I love your enthusiasm and love you put into your videos! That's what music is all about man!
@ChrisHopkinsBass 3 жыл бұрын
Top tip for when you open anything electronic - have a cup or glass handy to put all the screws/nuts/washers in so they don't go missing
@ChrisHopkinsBass 3 жыл бұрын
"Rectify the situation" - the electronics geek in me lol'd at that :) (power supplies - rectifier....I'll just get my coat)
@SICKYPOPP 3 жыл бұрын
that was fun...clive i a cool dude...looking foward to part 2
@fkthewhat 3 жыл бұрын
great insights! I soldered together a YOCTO 808 clone. It took me a solid week of soldering through-hole components for about 6-7 hours a day, but the result is I have my very own 808 that due to all the slight variances in capacitors and resistors is uniquely my sound. And I absolutely love it as much as you do yours! Clive seems like a great guy too with a lot of knowledge. PS. for whatever its worth - I built my YOCTO with an external "wall wart" transformer/psu. There was a choice for an internal model, but I was a bit nervous about using an internal transformer, as this was my third ever soldering project, and I wasn't confident to do anything with mains. The only thing I regret was not purchasing an overlay mod called the cocteau, which added a lot of the mod functions that yours has (tunung knobs et al.)
@TransistorBased 3 жыл бұрын
I wish they still offered full kits.
@apostatatheprovost3041 3 жыл бұрын
I wish i had the know how to fix my gear by myself. Very intresting! Please Doctor, more stuff like this! ❤️✌️
@rosalindannwebb685 3 жыл бұрын
Respect to Clive clever man. You both have done well with your 808.
@chiptoothrecordlabelgroup 3 жыл бұрын
Fire bro. There is nothing you can't break down for us. This Roland 808 looks awesome too. I live with an engineer and I may start having him repair stuff or even try to create something new. I am realizing that everything is just an interface and how possible things actually are now!
@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524 3 жыл бұрын
Eight Oh Eight. Great stuff! This guy is an artist!! Sure you don’t want another tape deck to look after? 😉 This is great. When I was still recovering from Covid last year I did quite a few electronics projects, couple of CD players and a subwoofer amp. Quite a few recap repairs as well. Great fun. This guy really knows his stuff. EDIT: it’s not geeky, Claudio, it’s ace!! More please!
@blueskystudio1347 3 жыл бұрын
Sunday afternoon, coffee and watching Dr mix " Pimping Up My Roland TR-808" .This is as good as any feel good serie on TV.
@adamgarner9356 3 жыл бұрын
This was a great change of pace. I can't wait to see Episode 2.
@nighttrain4207 3 жыл бұрын
I love that 808! Thanks for the videos Claudio! Can’t wait for part two!!
@FullFledged2010 3 жыл бұрын
Yup as a electronics repair guy i always get customers that think i should be done in a few hours not understanding how much time reverse engineering actually costs 😑. Fortunately Dr mix actually does know a thing or 2 about electronics so he's cool about it 👌😏
@pendaco 3 жыл бұрын
Mad respect! Clive is a true audio electronics whisperer 🔊
@followthebeat66 3 жыл бұрын
lovely and humble technician you got. Don't know why but I really want to hug him.
@charliea697 3 жыл бұрын
That was great. Looking forward to part 2!!
@raymondfranklynDJ 3 жыл бұрын
More Clive please........
@christianchall8169 3 жыл бұрын
there is a guy who explain what he wants and there is a guy who look on a plan which no one understand (like a map from the Cheops Pyramids and you lost your way))...and it works....that´s so unbelivable for me because i don´t understand nothing...only that this machine makes some real great drums...chapeau to both ...
@Windiguana 3 жыл бұрын
You sir are amazing. Not only are your video and music awesome (you already had my respect in those areas), but you have done your part to be socially responsible. Much love Claudio ❤️❤️❤️
@PebblesChan 3 жыл бұрын
Did I spot a Pace SX desoldering iron @23:26? It’s one of the best professional desoldering tools for the electronics industry. It desolders fantastically without any PCB damage. It’s even got disposable cardboard dross cartridges so no more fussing about cleaning the tool. It’s so good that even I’ve got one!
@Doctormix 3 жыл бұрын
Funny! Watch next episode ;-)
@unclemick-synths 3 жыл бұрын
Yep, desoldering is a more important skill than soldering! I've got some stories... Like the guy trying to remove a fried Z80 without first snipping all the legs! 😱
@PebblesChan 3 жыл бұрын
With the PACE SX desoldering iron it's a doddle to remove through hole ICS without snipping the legs!
@arzockrubio6825 3 жыл бұрын
OMG, love this new serie
@LB-pp7pu 3 жыл бұрын
This kind of videos are great and very educational, keep them coming!
@paulgrooveside2803 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, Claudio. I disassembled and fixed my D-50 a couple of years ago, its good to see you doing the same with your 808. Good luck with part 2!
@lukemccann2024 3 жыл бұрын
Very exciting stuff indeed!!
@kevinthorn808 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this just like when i took my M1 to bits LOL , clever man ... looking forward to part 2 .
@romain1014 2 жыл бұрын
I'm restoring my loved eightOeight and your vid is very helpfull. I jump on every of yours new vid. Thanks a lot Mr Doctor for this channel and all of your work🙏🙏🙏 I feel the passion, like the passion who live in me
@Algoritmarte 3 жыл бұрын
... more suspance here than in a thriller movie!!! ... I can't wait for the second part ...
@NeoLudditevisons 3 жыл бұрын
ah man i could watch videos you guys fixing and rewiring stuff in the studio all day!
@System.10 3 жыл бұрын
Your videos always put a smile on my face! :D
@tranceemerson8325 3 жыл бұрын
this drum machine has one of the most iconic snare sounds, but everyone's obsessed wit it's kick.. which is just a colored sine wave... lol
@annother3350 3 жыл бұрын
No, It's all about ze bend! The 808 kick has an unusual pitch curve
@tranceemerson8325 3 жыл бұрын
@@annother3350 cool, I'm not actually deaf, but touche ;)
@nikolasb8313 3 жыл бұрын
This will be cool to see how it all turns out! Makes me really appreciate the electrical and mechanical engineers that design and repair this kind of stuff. Man!!
@victorhugod387 3 жыл бұрын
What a adventure!! Waiting for the second episode.
@jimdemetri8168 3 жыл бұрын
This guy has been around forever . Absolute genius . Ive no idea whos gonna be able to look after all these vintage gear once he retires .
@wackerburg 3 жыл бұрын
There are still other very knowledgeable people around. Like "Werkstatt Matlak" or "Jürgen Driessen", both located in Germany.
@stringsnare 3 жыл бұрын
You've got some cool blokes other side of the pond. He must have some amazing stories.
@sndrcve 3 жыл бұрын
Love the music throughout this
@dstrats 2 жыл бұрын
I love this! Thank you for posting this!
@grawlixes 3 жыл бұрын
Love your energy, Doctor Mix. Thanks!
@grawlixes 3 жыл бұрын
Also Clive is the man!
@SamNiverba 3 жыл бұрын
that's some pro level work on that awesome 808. makes it even beefier, and thickerr Awesome!!!
@outsidemayor2098 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome, cant wait for part 2 🎚
@deiwar2994 3 жыл бұрын
Loved this issue! I have an original 808 also, no mods! I only use on special occasions, doing 80s mixes. I cannot wait for episode 2 or maybe even 3. You guys are great!
@p.alonso 3 жыл бұрын
Two genius!
@lolilollolilol7773 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Claudio, if you like electronics wizards like your guy, I also recommend Mr Carlson's Lab, the dude is a genius !
@WouterB76 3 жыл бұрын
Mr Carlson, that man is fabulous!
@gooneybird808 3 жыл бұрын
yes!! this is what I'm talking about! I have a multivox dual voice synthesizer from the 80s or something cracked open right now that I've been procrastinating trying to trouble shoot and this was the motivation I needed. so cool man!
@gooneybird808 3 жыл бұрын
and I'm getting my 2nd shoot tomorrow haha
@Doctormix 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah!!
@garycarrington950 3 жыл бұрын
This is geek heaven 🤓🤓🤓
@emphatic001 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Clyde is a star.
@pmfont 3 жыл бұрын
Love love love your videos!
@hereps 3 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for part 2 !!! 🤤🧐
@outbackchillin5628 3 жыл бұрын
I was lol'ing when you took it apart .. wondering if it would ever getback together !
@cresshead 3 жыл бұрын
excellent video, looking forward to part 2
@duart310 3 жыл бұрын
Best ego-less personality in the music- gear-videos world, dig your vibe my G
@procta2343 3 жыл бұрын
I do love a good diagnostic, repair video! I have repaired a Kurzweil my self, ( basically swopping a keybed over.) the donor synth just needed a new psu. If i had revamped the original bed, it would have cost more than i paid of the synth!
@robbpeppertree 3 жыл бұрын
My thoughts when seeing the thumbnail: "808 surgery?! I'm in!" Seconds into the video I realize that I've been putting off surgery to my Octapad... EDIT: His reaction when hearing the market value for an 808 was priceless. Also, you should mod the pitch of the Cowbell too.
@JXVI 3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for part 2!
@FrerkMeyer 3 жыл бұрын
I loved this video. I have some background in electronics and I could follow it along and had fun.
@paulgrooveside2803 3 жыл бұрын
Clive is obviously a genius!
@bananepoep 3 жыл бұрын
I love this stuff very interesting and fun to watch I like to see part 2 👌👍
@michaels5166 3 жыл бұрын
He's a real guru,and I need one for my gear as well,because i have a lot of legacy devices..
@HavikenHayes 3 жыл бұрын
Cant wait for part 2!
@JamesSmith-lt6fb 3 жыл бұрын
No more tweaking just pure sound.....Senor Claudio is music
@samshow2595 3 жыл бұрын
Incredibile...Uno studio meraviglioso.
@joost3783 3 жыл бұрын
what a chill dude.
@rodmorrison47 3 жыл бұрын
I bought an 808 in 1988 for £80. All the eights. Sold it in the mid 90s for £500. Do wish I'd kept it, though...
@ChrisHopkinsBass 3 жыл бұрын
Can someone get Clive a gig reading bedtime stories please? It's so relaxing listening to him! :)
@sirlikealot 3 жыл бұрын
Mad skills from Clive, amazing to see how he takes on this puzzle and figures it all out! I'm down for more nerdy vids ;-)
@INFORMATICA-gr9kj 3 жыл бұрын
Clive Kavan es un genio!!!! Un abrazo, Claudio!!!
@SoundofGugu 3 жыл бұрын
I love this video- it’s nerdy af!
@edwinmorais5773 3 жыл бұрын
holy crap beautiful share. Thank you pablo !
@nicospanatos6605 3 жыл бұрын
Cool Guy You have there, give him a big coffee !
@Doctormix 3 жыл бұрын
I will next time
@VladoT 3 жыл бұрын
There are less and less people knowledgable as this guy unfortunately ☹
@unclemick-synths 3 жыл бұрын
Surface mount components and disposable circuit boards rendered us mostly obsolete. Electronics has made a comeback though thanks to Arduino etc.
@mrpookies1 3 жыл бұрын
There's more than you think actually
@lolilollolilol7773 3 жыл бұрын
One absolute wizard is Paul Carlson, of the "Mr Carlson's Lab" channel. This guy knows stuff that most professionals don't.
@PebblesChan 3 жыл бұрын
Watch out for induced and introduce noises from the long leads between the PCB and the external adjustment pots and the pot wipers. If too long you might receive unwanted AM radio broadcasts on your TR-808. Also as a bit of trivia, each 280mm-300mm in a length of wire introduces about 1 nanosecond of delay depending upon its velocity factor..
@thatboydave5071 Жыл бұрын
2:45 dat walk like he filmed dis on his security cameras lmao
@MiriusTube 3 жыл бұрын
love this more technical stuff!
@pk3776 3 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍🖖
@lairdtomfrenchelectromusic2545 3 жыл бұрын
Docteur Mix l'apprenti sorcier !!! The purists will cry scandal, the desecration of a myth, I'm just telling you that, to follow through with your ideas and dreams, it's the most beautiful of things !!! Roll on part 2 ! Vraiment !!!!
@floordoctor 3 жыл бұрын
Man....I'd be so afraid to take my 808 apart and mod it....maybe one day when the next failure happens. You're obviously in exceptional hands though. Everyone needs a Clive on their side. I've always gotta send my shit out. You know, cuz I don't have an electrical engineering background or my own Clive. LOL. Ready to see ya jacked up when it's in full operation. Cheers
@ZafroSoundz 3 жыл бұрын
808 in a state ! Looking forward to the results.
@7Tarot 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha got to love the guy, ( ITS ONLY ELECTRONICS ) Lol :)
@kenl6324 3 жыл бұрын
All hail Clive the Electronic Sorcerer
@itsjusterthought7941 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. The Alan Parsons of electronics. It's fascinating to see him work. When you're as knowledgable as Clive, it's no shame to not be familiar with something, because he just works it out using his deep knowledge base. Impressive.
@KieranShort 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man!
@user-eu3mn6ss5l 3 жыл бұрын
Super interesting! I love this stuff. I never had an 808, which is good, because if I had, I'd have gotten rid of it and right now I'd be pissed at myself. I did give away an Alesis HR16 to a friend, but I don't feel bad about that.
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