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808TK (SFZ)

The 808TK is a virtual drum kit instrument created by GEN Audio for the open-standard SFZ file format that utilizes the free 808 Tape sample library from Wave Alchemy.

  1. Compatibility
  2. Installation
  3. 808TK Overview
  4. Controls
    • Continuous Controllers (CCs)
  5. MIDI Reference
    • Key Note Mapping
    • CC IDs
  6. Getting Help
  7. Getting Involved
  8. Open Source Licensing Info
  9. Credits
  10. References

Compatibility

The 808TK is designed for use with SFZ sample players and audio plug-ins.

Installation

  1. Download the free 808 Tape sample library from Wave Alchemy:

    https://www.wavealchemy.co.uk/product/808-tape/

  2. Download the 808TK (SFZ) software package:

    https://github.com/sourc3array/genAudio_808TK_SFZ

  3. Extract the ZIP file archive and move the '808TK_SFZ' folder into your SFZ instruments folder.

  4. Open the '808TK_SFZ' folder and populate the empty 'Samples' folder with the sample files located in the 'wa_808_tape' folder from Wave Alchemy.

  5. Load the instrument file '808TK.sfz' into your SFZ plug-in or stand-alone player.

808TK Overview

The 808TK features fifty-three (53) 24-bit drum samples layered over sixteen (16) individual sound pads. The sound bank has been curated for optimal use with 4x4 drum pad controllers and finger drumming:

  • DRUMS: Kick (Sub), Kick, Low Tom and High Tom
  • SNARES: Snare, Snare (Alt), Rim and Clap
  • HI-HATS: Closed Hat, Closed Hat (Alt), Mid Hat and Open Hat
  • CYMBALS: Crash and Crash (Alt)
  • PERCUSSION: Clave and Maracas (FX)

Each drum pad contains multiple velocity layers to provide clean, saturated and driven variations for each sound. Multiple velocity layers provide a range of satuation levels using non-linear velocity mappings that accurately capture the nuances of human playing. Several pads feature additional sample layers and sound design nuances, giving the 808TK its unique sonic texture. All pads feature an independent Volume control, with an additional Tight control for the hi-hats. Muting has been implemented for each cymbal for enhanced realism and playability.

Controls

The 808TK provides controls for:

  • (V) Volume: Sets the volume for each individual pad
  • (T) Tight: Varies the openness of the Mid Hat

Continuous Controllers

Controls are assigned to MIDI CCs for automation in DAWs, linking to hardware MIDI controllers, live performance, etc. See the Continuous Controller IDs section below for a complete list of CC IDs and their assignments.

MIDI Reference

Key Note Mapping

Default MIDI numbers and note names for the 808TK:

  • 35 - Kick (SUB) -- B2

  • 36 - Kick -- C1

  • 41 - Low Tom -- F1

  • 43 - High Tom -- G1

  • 38 - Snare -- D1

  • 40 - Snare (ALT) -- E1

  • 37 - Rim -- C#1

  • 39 - Clap -- D#1

  • 42 - Closed Hat -- F#1

  • 44 - Closed Hat (ALT) -- G#1

  • 45 - Mid Hat -- A1

  • 47 - Open Hat -- B1

  • 48 - Crash -- C2

  • 50 - Crash (ALT) -- D2

  • 46 - Clave -- A#1

  • 49 - Maracas (FX) -- C#2

Continuous Controller IDs

The (T) Tight control for the Mid Hat is assigned to the MIDI default for Foot Pedals.

The default CC assignments for all (V) Volume controls correspond to Undefined channels in the MIDI specification to minimize potential comflicts in typical MIDI setups.

  • 04 - (T) Tight

  • 14 - (V) Kick (SUB)

  • 15 - (V) Kick

  • 20 - (V) Low Tom

  • 21 - (V) High Tom

  • 22 - (V) Snare

  • 23 - (V) Snare (ALT)

  • 24 - (V) Rim

  • 25 - (V) Clap

  • 26 - (V) Closed Hat

  • 27 - (V) Closed Hat (ALT)

  • 28 - (V) Mid Hat

  • 29 - (V) Open Hat

  • 30 - (V) Crash

  • 31 - (V) Crash (ALT)

  • 85 - (V) Clave

  • 86 - (V) Maracas (FX)

Getting Help

If you have any questions, concerns, bug reports, etc., please file an issue in this repository's Issue Tracker.

Getting Involved

Contribute to the 808 Tape Kit (SFZ) with your constructive feedback.

Open Source Licensing Info

  1. LICENSE

Credits

  1. SFZ programming and sound design by SOURC3ARRAY.

References

  1. GEN Audio: Precision instruments, virtual instrument kits and tutorials for Decent Sampler · Free & Open Source
  2. 808 Tape: Free collection of TR-808 drum machine samples recorded directly to 1/4″ analogue tape.
  3. Wave Alchemy: Makers of award-winning virtual instruments, samples and FX.
  4. sforzando: A free, SFZ 2.0 compliant sample player.
  5. SFZFormat: An overview and reference for the SFZ file format.