Roland TR-808 Bass Drum Breadboard Project

Hi J303

If you fancy building your own split supply you can take a look at this (I've designed this layout and built it. I use it for my modular synth):

:12V Rack Power_1.02.fzz (55.9 KB)

It is based on the MFOS project here:

http://musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth_new/WALLWARTSUPPLY/WALLWARTSUPPLY.php

There's also some nice schematics on Hexinverters site of all the 909 drums and a few 808 voices too.

http://www.hexinverter.net/neinohnein-kick/

You might also find these parts useful:

RE: spilt power: You can make a battery powered split supply. Here's a guide on how to do it:

http://musicfromouterspace.com/index.php?MAINTAB=SYNTHDIY&PROJARG=ELECTRONICS/twoninevoltbatteries.html&VPW=1526&VPH=591

Good luck,
Kevin.