UTF-9-SAMPLIFIED - Sample-Based Drum Module#

UTF-9-SAMPLIFIED is a 4-track sample-based step sequencer for Eurorack, based on the Bleep Drum design. Choose from 6 different drumkit flavors, each with unique sampled drum sounds.

Hardware: Arduino Nano · 4-track Sequencer · 32 Steps · MIDI Support · Save/Load System

Drumkit Firmwares#

Select your preferred drumkit and flash it to your UTF-9-SAMPLIFIED module:

Standard Drumkit#

Classic drum machine sounds - the default drumkit with versatile samples for general use.

TR-808 Drumkit#

Legendary Roland TR-808 drum machine sounds - iconic analog-style kicks, snares, and hi-hats.

TR-909 Drumkit#

Classic Roland TR-909 drum sounds - punchy electronic drums perfect for techno and house.

Hip-Hop Drumkit#

Hip-hop oriented drum samples - boom-bap kicks, crispy snares, and hard-hitting percussion.

Industrial Drumkit#

Industrial and electronic sounds - harsh, metallic, and aggressive drum samples.

Experimental Drumkit#

Experimental and unconventional sounds - unique and creative percussion samples.

Features#

  • 4-track Step Sequencer: 32 steps per track
  • Save/Load System: 4 save banks with multiple pattern slots
  • MIDI Support: Channels 1-16 selectable on boot
  • MIDI-to-CV Clock: Converter when sequencer is stopped
  • Configurable Clock: Dividers and MIDI auto-start
  • Reverse Play Mode: Play patterns backwards
  • Metronome: Live toggle feature
  • Pattern Bank Switching: Quick access to different patterns

Controls#

  • Potentiometers: Parameter control for each track
  • Buttons: Step programming and pattern navigation
  • LEDs: Visual feedback for step position
  • MIDI Input: External clock and note triggers
  • CV Outputs: Gate outputs for each track

Hardware Requirements#

  • Arduino Nano or Arduino Nano (Old Bootloader)
  • UTF-9-SAMPLIFIED hardware module
  • MCP4901 DAC for audio output
  • Flash before soldering for best results

Resources#

Based on the Bleep Drum design by Dr. Bleep