Novation DrumStation explained

The Novation DrumStation is a 1U rackmount "analog modelling" digital drum machine by Novation Digital Music Systems. It emulates the sounds of the Roland TR-808 and Roland TR-909,^{[1] [2]} although it lacks the step sequencers of the originals, instead receiving notes via MIDI.

One of its notable characteristics is its DIN sync connector, allowing synchronisation of older equipment such as the Roland TB-303.

Notable users

• Mike Banks^[3]
• Laurent Garnier^[4]
• Massive Attack^[5]

Notes and References

1. Book: D-Station User Manual . 1.
2. Novation DrumStation . Sound on Sound . July 1996.
3. Web site: Mad Mike: Novation Drum Station . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305022023/http://www.detroittechnomilitia.com/main/index.php/techno-history/music-history/288-mad-mike-novation-drum-station . 2016-03-05 .
4. Web site: Sound On Sound: Laurent Garnier.
5. Web site: Sound On Sound: Massive Attack's New Studio.