When comparing D16 Group’s Drumazon (specifically the heavily upgraded Drumazon 2) to a real, vintage Roland TR-909, the direct answer is: No, in a modern, fully produced musical mix, the average listener cannot hear the difference.
However, in an isolated, side-by-side “blind” studio test of “dry” sounds, experienced producers can spot minor differences in the behavior of the analog synthesis circuits and the grit of the original machine’s digital sample playback. Key Differences: Software vs. Hardware
While Drumazon 2 meticulously emulates the original component circuitry, key differences exist in how the two machines behave and sound out of the box: Roland cloud 909 vs. Drumazon 2 – Instruments Forum
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