Perkons HD-01 BLACK is a unique hybrid instrument that blurs the line between drum machine, synthesizer, and drone generator—designed for live performance and deep sound design. At its core are four powerful hybrid voices, each combining a digital sound engine with a multimode analog filter featuring overdrive. A dedicated 4-track sequencer enables precise control over complex rhythmic and textural compositions in real time.
Each voice offers three distinct sound engine modes, a versatile high/mid/low-pass filter, and eight dedicated knobs for hands-on sound shaping—including an internal BBD effect send. All voice parameters can be saved as Kits, with 64 Kit and 64 Pattern memories onboard, expandable via SD card. Real-time expressivity is enhanced by full parameter automation and a morphing LFO that can be assigned to up to 8 parameters per voice.
Built for integration, HD-01 provides individual 6.3mm trigger inputs, individual audio outputs, and dedicated send/return effect loops for each voice—plus a global master send/return. All voices are summed through a built-in analog-style compressor for cohesive, punchy dynamics. Advanced sequencing features include per-track swing, groove settings, ratchets, step probability, independent tempo divisions, and multipliers—making it a truly expressive and flexible performance instrument.
KEY FEATURES
- 4 hybrid voices: digital sound engine + multimode analog filter with overdrive
- 3 sound engine modes per voice
- 8 dedicated knobs per voice for real-time sound design
- Internal BBD emulation and master compressor
- 64 Kits and 64 Patterns (expandable via SD card)
- Morphing LFO with up to 8 parameter assignments per voice
- Full parameter automation and motion recording
- 4-track sequencer with independent tempo divisions and multipliers
- Per-step ratchets and probability for dynamic pattern variation
- Per-track swing and groove settings
- Individual 6.3mm trigger inputs for each voice
- Individual 6.3mm audio outputs per voice
- Dedicated send/return effect loops per voice + global master send/return
- MIDI In and MIDI Out for full DAW and hardware integration
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Voices: 4 hybrid (digital + analog filter)
- Knobs per voice: 8
- Audio I/O: 4 × ¼” individual outputs, 4 × ¼” individual effect sends/returns, global master send/return
- Trigger inputs: 4 × ¼” (one per voice)
- MIDI: MIDI In, MIDI Out
- Storage: 64 Kits, 64 Patterns, SD card slot for expansion
- Effects: Built-in BBD emulation, analog-style master compressor
- Sequencer: 4 tracks, tempo divisions and multipliers per track
- Dimensions: 315 × 454 × 90 mm (incl. knobs)
- Weight: 3.7 kg
- Color: Black
- Manufacturer: Perkons