Performing musicians, producers, and sound designers looking for a live performance and sound design instrument will be impressed with the erica synths PERKONS HD-01, a unique instrument that blurs the lines between drum machine, synthesizer, and drone instrument. PERKONS features four versatile hybrid voices (digital sound engine + analog multimode filter with overdrive) and a sequencer with simultaneous control over all four percussion tracks.
Each voice has 3 sound engine modes, an HP/BP/LP filter and 8 controls for nuanced sound design, including an internal BBD FX send and an external send/return for outboard effects processing per voice. All voice parameter settings can be saved as KITS. To add dynamics to the performance, parameter automation is implemented and a modulation LFO can be assigned to all parameters on each voice.
Additionally, each voice has a dedicated trigger input, individual output, and FX send and return with 1/4 jack sockets, along with extensive MIDI implementation. All voices are summed and run through a built-in compressor. The PERKONS offers 64 drum kits and a 64-pattern memory with additional memory available from an optional SD card. Each of the 16-step sequences can be chained for up to 64 steps, allowing for longer patterns, while the per-step ratcheting and probability helps humanize the patterns allowing the machine to groove organically. The PERKONS includes a universal power supply.
- Four hybrid voices (digital sound engine and analog multimode filter with overdrive)
- Eight controls per voice
- External trigger inputs for each voice
- Individual voice outputs
- Individual FX sends and returns
- Master FX send and return
- 64 kit and 64 pattern memory + additional memory on the SD card
- Built-in BBD emulation and a compressor
- Modulation LFO with morphing waveforms up to eight modulation destinations per voice
- Four track sequencer, four time divisions, and four time multiplications per track
- Per-step ratchets and probabilities
- Shuffle and groove settings for each track
- MIDI in and MIDI out
erica synths Perkons HD-01 Specs
| Item Type | Drum Machine |
| Sound Generation | Analog/Digital Hybrid |
| Number of Pads | None |
| Display | None |
| Standalone Operation | Yes |
Sounds
| Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples | 64 x Factory Drum Kit |
| Drum Sounds | 1 x Kick/Bass Drum with Variations 1 x Tom with Variations 1 x Snare with Variations 1 x Hi-Hat with Variations |
| Number of Rhythm Pattern Presets | 64 x User Pattern |
| Tempo Range | 20 to 420 BPM |
| Maximum Polyphony | 4 VoiceVariable (Mono) |
| Multitimbrality | 4-Part |
| Built-In Effects | 1 x Delay: Bucket Brigade Delay (Master) 1 x Dynamic FX: Compressor (Master) 4 x Insert FX: Send/ Return per Voice |
| Built-In Speakers | None |
Sequencing & Recording
| Sequencer | Number of Steps: 16 x Step Number of Step Buttons: 16 Number of Sequencer Patterns: 64 x User Pattern Chaining: Yes |
| Motion Sequencing | Yes |
Connectivity
| Audio I/O | 5 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Mono Main/Track Output 10 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Mono Line Send/Return 1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Stereo Headphone Output |
| Trigger Device & Pedal Inputs | 4 x 1/4" TS Drum Trigger Input |
| MIDI I/O | 1 x DIN 5-Pin Input 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output |
| CV/Gate I/O | None |
| Sync I/O | 1 x 1/4" TS Clock Input 1 x 1/4" TS Clock Output |
| Network I/O | None |
| USB | None |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Internal Drive Bays | None |
Compatibility
| Included Software | None |
| Mobile App Compatible | No *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Power
| Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) |
| AC/DC Power Adapter | 12 VDC (Included) |
Physical
| Color | Blue |
| Included Accessories | None |
| Dimensions | 17.9 x 12.4 x 3.5" / 454 x 315 x 90 mm |
| Weight | 8.2 lb / 3.7 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 10.225 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 22 x 15.7 x 5.2" |
In the Box
- erica synths PERKONS HD-01 Drum Machine Synthesizer
- Power Adapter
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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