{"product_id":"cherry-audio-kr-55c-download","title":"Cherry Audio KR-55C Drum Machine (Software Download)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCherry Audio KR-55C Drum Machine - Download\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated 5 Stars by MusicRadar! \"This is a unique and outstanding reincarnation from Cherry Audio, packed with character at both the vintage and contemporary ends of the spectrum. It’s also incredible fun to play and experiment with, and nothing short of a bargain.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis product comes in the form of an automated email, containing the serial activation code and a link to the relevant website. This should arrive within a few minutes of your successful purchase. If you have not received your email within 20 minutes, please check your junk\/spam folders first and then call or message us for assistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry Audio's KR-55C is a supercharged, best-of-both-worlds software emulation that combines features from two lesser-known drum machines of the post-punk era: Korg's \"Rhythm 55\" KR-55A and KR-55B. KR-55C boasts all the rhythms from both models, for a total of 240 factory patterns, intros, and fills. Additionally, it adds 200 original patterns and kits that cover a wider range of genres. KR-55C's user interface shifts based on whether the A or B model is selected and includes extra pages that let this beatbox \"step out\" even further. It features a familiar X0X-style 16-button layout for step-editing and real-time pattern programming, as well as a song mode for chaining up to 99 patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKorg's \"Rhythm 55,\" also known as the KR-55, was introduced in 1979 as a replacement for the simpler Mini Pops 35 and Mini Pops 120 machines. Although all of these models were preset-only with no option for user-programmed rhythms, the KR-55 represented a significant advancement. It featured 48 preset rhythms, 16 intro patterns, and 16 fill patterns. The flexible mixer section allowed users to easily mute or solo individual drum sounds, creating countless variations of the preprogrammed rhythms. Legendary early synth-pop producer Daniel Miller effectively utilized this on early Depeche Mode and Fad Gadget albums, where the KR-55 provided most of the percussion sounds while an ARP2600 synthesizer supplied the kick drums, triggered via the KR-55.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cherry Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42601876684878,"sku":"DDJ6188","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/4195\/6430\/files\/cherry-audio-kr-55c-software.jpg?v=1757590548","url":"https:\/\/www.thediscdjstore.com\/products\/cherry-audio-kr-55c-download","provider":"The Disc DJ Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}