This drum machine was used on the Beastie Boys "The New Style", Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick "The Show", Mary Jane Girls "All Night Long", Run-DMC "Walk this Way" & "Sucker MC's", LL Cool J "I Need A Beat" & "Dangerous", Dr. Jeckyl & Mr. Hyde "AM / PM", Slick Rick's "Mona Lisa" and countless other tunes in the 80's. Some artists synched the DX together with the Roland 808 to create such tunes like "My Adidas" by Run-DMC. The best thing about the Oberheim machines was that you can pitch the sounds up or down and make the snare and kick more punchy when pitched up,
@@StatetrooperBillyBill Run-DMC debuted the super 808 resonance with "Together Forever" (live in hollis park) which was the flipside to "Can you rock it like this" in 1985 and then continued incorporating the 808 and DMX with "My Adidas / Peter Piper" as well as straight 808 boom on songs like "Dumb Girl" and this was before Original Concept.
@@StatetrooperBillyBill Nah. T-La Rock didn't let the 808 resonance open all the way on "It's yours". Run DMC did it with "Together forever". Plenty of people used the regular 808 before T-La Rock like Soul Sonic Force was 83. Even Mantronix in 85 with "Fresh is the Word" and "Needle to the Groove" but just like T-La Rock, they didn't turn up the bass resonance knob like Run-DMC did. It was Run-DMC that let the full "boom" resonance ride on wax first and then Beastie Boys did it on "Slow & Low" in 1985. #Facts
@@StatetrooperBillyBill The first Def Jam release was Rick Rubin's band "Hose" T-La Rock "It's Yours" was on Partytime. The first "RAP" record on Def Jam was LL Cool J "I Need A Beat"
Ge🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00The Oberheim DX was an affordable digital drum machine that delivered renowned sound quality, becoming a surprise hit in early hip-hop. 00:17Despite being a budget option, the DX's tight, punchy sound made it popular among hip-hop pioneers like Run-DMC and electronic acts like New Order. 00:44The DX's engineers weresonic architects, meticulously sampling real instrument recordings for authenticity and maximizing memory usage. 01:13The DX offered three volume variation levels, letting users tailor the punch, and held a staggering amount of drum events compared to similar machines. 01:39While initially lacking MIDI, the DX can now be modified and upgraded with custom sounds, showcasing its longevity. 02:21After financial struggles, Oberheim made a triumphant return in 2022, with the DX commanding prices up to $2,500 for its iconic punchy beats. 02:48The DX offers separate sound sets for bass, snare, hi-hats, cymbal, and percussion (shaker and claps), with volume control for individual sounds. 03:19The DX provides three sets of buttons for sound variation, adding realism to drum patterns. 05:15Users can customize time signatures, quantization, and step count for recording drum patterns on the DX. 07:00The DX can be modified for MIDI connectivity, allowing integration with modern sequencers and setups. Made with HARPA AInrate
It is a drum machine with many sound possibilities, from bboy rock to hip hop to LoFi, and many many more styles. Also, the fact that you can change the e-proms gives it even more versatility.
going price for this is completely stupid, all because these artists used it. obviously i honor them. But for real an Analog Rytm can sound way beyond this and do everything better.
Yes, it's a fun machine and more if you have it with MIDI, but I wouldn't recommend paying premium prices for a machine like this. Also, sometimes prices on Reverb or eBay often don't reflect the actual selling price. You can still find reasonable deals if you manage to connect with owners directly or through other channels, but these opportunities are becoming rarer. It's really a matter of patience and luck these days. Finding one at a good price used to be easier. Thanks for watching!
This drum machine was used on the Beastie Boys "The New Style",
Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick "The Show", Mary Jane Girls "All Night Long",
Run-DMC "Walk this Way" & "Sucker MC's", LL Cool J "I Need A Beat" &
"Dangerous", Dr. Jeckyl & Mr. Hyde "AM / PM", Slick Rick's "Mona Lisa"
and countless other tunes in the 80's. Some artists synched the DX
together with the Roland 808 to create such tunes like "My Adidas"
by Run-DMC.
The best thing about the Oberheim machines was that you can pitch the
sounds up or down and make the snare and kick more punchy when
pitched up,
All amazing songs!
@@StatetrooperBillyBill Run-DMC debuted the super 808 resonance with "Together Forever" (live in hollis park) which was the flipside to "Can you rock it like this" in 1985 and then continued incorporating the 808 and DMX with "My Adidas / Peter Piper" as well as straight 808 boom on songs like "Dumb Girl" and this was before Original Concept.
@@StatetrooperBillyBill Nah. T-La Rock didn't let the 808 resonance open all the way
on "It's yours". Run DMC did it with "Together forever".
Plenty of people used the regular 808 before T-La Rock like Soul Sonic Force was 83.
Even Mantronix in 85 with "Fresh is the Word" and "Needle to the Groove" but just like
T-La Rock, they didn't turn up the bass resonance knob like Run-DMC did.
It was Run-DMC that let the full "boom" resonance ride on wax first and then Beastie Boys did it on "Slow & Low" in 1985. #Facts
@@AlexHandmaster You are correct. Run-DMC debuted the full resonance 808
on "Together Forever" 💯
@@StatetrooperBillyBill The first Def Jam release was Rick Rubin's band "Hose"
T-La Rock "It's Yours" was on Partytime.
The first "RAP" record on Def Jam was LL Cool J "I Need A Beat"
what a great machine
Always loved this Drum Machine. I got a lot of Drum Machines but never managed to get my hands on one.
I hope you get one in your hands soon. They have such a nice and classic sound.
Ge🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00The Oberheim DX was an affordable digital drum machine that delivered renowned sound quality, becoming a surprise hit in early hip-hop.
00:17Despite being a budget option, the DX's tight, punchy sound made it popular among hip-hop pioneers like Run-DMC and electronic acts like New Order.
00:44The DX's engineers weresonic architects, meticulously sampling real instrument recordings for authenticity and maximizing memory usage.
01:13The DX offered three volume variation levels, letting users tailor the punch, and held a staggering amount of drum events compared to similar machines.
01:39While initially lacking MIDI, the DX can now be modified and upgraded with custom sounds, showcasing its longevity.
02:21After financial struggles, Oberheim made a triumphant return in 2022, with the DX commanding prices up to $2,500 for its iconic punchy beats.
02:48The DX offers separate sound sets for bass, snare, hi-hats, cymbal, and percussion (shaker and claps), with volume control for individual sounds.
03:19The DX provides three sets of buttons for sound variation, adding realism to drum patterns.
05:15Users can customize time signatures, quantization, and step count for recording drum patterns on the DX.
07:00The DX can be modified for MIDI connectivity, allowing integration with modern sequencers and setups.
Made with HARPA AInrate
Nailed it! Thanks
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There was also a "Stretch" hardware expansion that added 4 more channels (and 12 more pads).
Yes, that was a good idea but way too big to handle.
Very cool for fast bboy tracks too! To me bboy rock means DMX or DX
It is a drum machine with many sound possibilities, from bboy rock to hip hop to LoFi, and many many more styles. Also, the fact that you can change the e-proms gives it even more versatility.
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Elentrongate. A few typoos you want to correct 😉
Noted and corrected! Thanks my friend!
going price for this is completely stupid, all because these artists used it. obviously i honor them. But for real an Analog Rytm can sound way beyond this and do everything better.
Yes, it's a fun machine and more if you have it with MIDI, but I wouldn't recommend paying premium prices for a machine like this. Also, sometimes prices on Reverb or eBay often don't reflect the actual selling price.
You can still find reasonable deals if you manage to connect with owners directly or through other channels, but these opportunities are becoming rarer. It's really a matter of patience and luck these days. Finding one at a good price used to be easier. Thanks for watching!
worst drum machine demo ever
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Oh hey, it's the Comic Book Guy from the Simpsons!
@@FM-kl7oc😂