There are differences between the two machines, however, one of the most obvious being that the AiRBase99 is capable of playing back nine percussion voices simultaneously (kick drum, snare drum, high and low toms, hi‑hat, clap, rimshot, crash and ride cymbals), whereas the Xbase 09 had a fairly measly 3‑voice polyphony. The kick and snare drums, in particular, are said to be exactly the same as those on the Xbase 09. The majority of the AiRBase99 sounds are derived from the earlier TR808/909‑inspired Xbase 09, and have almost identical audio characteristics. ![]() ![]() The AiRBase99 offers a dedicated output for each voice, as well as a stereo output - and all operate at the 'pro' +4dBu level. It's described by Jomox as both a drum expander and a drum synthesizer, but the latter is a more accurate description of this MIDI‑controlled hybrid analogue/digital drum expander module. But now Berlin‑based Jomox are back with a new distributor and a brand‑new (ish) product. Jomox have always had a fairly low UK profile and their wonderful little beatbox, the Xbase 09 (reviewed SOS June 1997), never really fulfilled its full potential, becoming a cult item rather than achieving the widespread success of which it was worthy. ![]() Now the Xbase sounds, plus more, are back, in a rackmount module designed for those who prefer to program drum patterns using their own sequencer. Jomox's Xbase 09 was a clever and eye‑catching modern alternative to an expensive vintage Roland TR909 drum machine.
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