- all the contact were recently cleaned for full functionality;
- electrical cord was replaced some time ago;
- there are minor paint scratches - none of which affect the sound;
- the unit has never been dropped;
- all ROM card slots work <recently tested>
- I never had a RAM card, therefore, in theory, it should work (should you find a RAM card to use)
- all outputs work (multi-out, stereo, mono)
- tape in & out work (used it many times at the recording studio - remember not to record sync too loud)
- and the most important thing to note, the internal memory battery will need to be replaced. This is an easy task for someone with basic electronic / soldering knowledge.
Please refer to this link for reference and instructions. - NOTE: If you decide to go forward with the battery replacement, I will not be held accountable if things go wrong. If you have any doubts, please see a qualified technician.
- Original owner's manual included
Now to the fun stuff:
The Korg DDD-1 drum machine released in 1986. This unit was the flagship rhythm unit from Korg at the time, which could be expanded with up to 4 ROM cards of additional sounds, as well as a functioning sampler with an added RAM card. This machine features basic drum sounds that can be tuned, and assigned to any of the 6 extra outputs. Additionally, the DDD-1 has full MIDI capabilities, tape in/out for saving, metronome, and clock outputs. The Korg DDD-1 was a monumental drum synth in it's day and is still highly regarded for it's sounds and sequencer.
During its hey-day, the KORG DDD-1 was Teddy Riley's go to drum machine - credits include:
Classical Two - Raps New
Generation
Johnny Kemp - Just Got
Paid
Keith sweat - I Want Her
Kool Moe Dee - Go See
the Doctor
Guy LP
Public Enemy also used it... Before there were dedicated sampling machines, musicians used the sampling capabilities of drum machines. Public Enemy made extensive use of a Korg DDD-1 drum machine.
Public Enemy - Rebel Without a Pause
Public Enemy - Yo! Bum Rush the Show
Architecture
Type: Digital
Synthesis: ROM, Sampling
Pattern Notes:
+100 patterns
Songs
+10 Songs
Sounds Per Pad
Sounds Per Pad: 1
Sources: ROM
Sampling: 12 bit, One Shot (Phrase)
Sampling Notes: +Samplig option allows for 13,6 / 23,1 Khz
for a max time of 3.2 seconds if DSB-1 sampling board installed
Polyphony & Tuning
Polyphony: 18
Tuning: Standard
Modes: Polyphonic
Storage
Patterns User: 100
Songs User: 10
Storage: Internal, RAM Cartridge, Tape
Case
Case: Desktop
Controls: Buttons, Pads, Start / Stop Pedal, Sliders
Display Type: LCD, Backlit
Display Count H: 16
Display Count V: 2
Dimensions (WxDxH): 411 x 263 x 65 mm
Weight: 3.2 kg
MIDI / Sync / Trigger
Audio Outputs: 1/4" Phone Jack, Mono Out, Stereo Main,
Stereo Headphone
Audio Output Count: 10
Inputs: 1 x1/4" Input
MIDI Ports: IN, OUT
CV Ports: Trigger Out
Power: 7 w
Production
Released: 1986