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Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer-Easy Music Center

Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer

Roland
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TRevolution -  literally made to play live Born of the most famous and influential drum machines ever made, the TR-8S combines the best of its Roland heritage with modern production techniques and comprehensive sound design. The result? The most complete drum machine to date—a forward-thinking, performance-tuned instrument unlike any other. Build your dream kit from the most iconic drum sounds of all time, otherworldly FM sounds, and the finest selection of samples from our vast library—or go even further by importing your own custom samples. Tap, tune, and tweak with hands-on controls and production tools that make your patterns move and groove. And why keep this kind of percussive power confined to the studio? The TR-8S was literally made to play live.

 

Transistor Rhythms
The TR-8S has every sound from the most sought-after TR drum machines, with recreations of the 808, 606, 909, 707, and 727, and several modified versions too. These are not sound-alike sample-packs or mere recordings of TR drum sounds—each machine is a detailed, down-to-the-circuit model that sounds and behaves exactly like the original hardware. All these sounds are yours, at your fingertips, and ready to use in your own productions and performances.



Stellar FM Sounds
The FM sounds in the TR-8S are unlike anything this side of Mars, conjuring silvery drum hits and twisting tails to augment your tracks. The Morph parameter is an ultra-expressive macro control that lets you sweep through an array of sonic variations, wildly manipulating FM depth, ratio, and feedback with simple knob movements.



ACB Meets Samples
Today’s rhythm tracks need a diverse set of sounds and production techniques, and it’s harder than ever to sound unique. While authentic TR sounds are vital, layering your own mono or stereo samples, or pulling from the extensive onboard collection, opens a world of modern styles and the potential to craft your own signature sound.



Drumatic Effects
The right effects make a drum part stand out by creating depth and space. Whether it’s delay on a rimshot, overdrive on a kick, filters on toms and cymbals, or just the right amount of reverb on select instruments, the TR-8S has an array of percussion-tuned effects that sound great. In addition to the Master FX knob, each channel has a customizable CTRL knob, placing all this sound-shaping power within easy reach.



Create Evolving Patterns with Variations, Fills, and Motion
Pattern creation on the TR-8S feels natural and intuitive, thanks to the Roland ”TR-REC” step sequencer that’s been the beating heart of electronic music production for decades. And now, it’s been enhanced and modernized to be better than ever.



Fast, Fluid, and Fun
You can program on the 16 TR-REC buttons or use the velocity-sensitive performance pad to play live or record into the sequencer. And you can move seamlessly between either—playing, editing, and reshaping your drum parts without ever interrupting your flow.

  • User Drum Kit 128
  • User Patterns 128
  • Step Sequencer
    • 11 instrument parts and 1 exclusive part for trigger out
    • 16 steps per 1 variation
    • 8 (A – H) variations per 1 pattern
    • 2 Fill-in patterns per 1 pattern
  • INST tone
    • (Tone can be assigned to each 11 instrument parts freely.)
    • BASS DRUM: 11 ACB tones
    • SNARE DRUM: 8 ACB tones
    • TOM: 15 ACB tones
    • RIM SHOT: 3 ACB tones
    • HAND CLAP: 5 ACB tones
    • HI HAT: 8 ACB tones
    • CYMBAL: 8 ACB tones
    • PERCUSSION: 23 ACB tones
    • PRESET SAMPLE: 300 tones or greater
    • USER SAMPLE (imported form SD CARD for playback): Available format: WAV, AIFF
    • Total time for all samples: Approximately 600 sec (at 44.1 kHz, mono)
    • * The maximum length of a single audio file that can be imported is approximately 180 seconds (at 44.1 kHz).
  • Effects
    • INST FX: THRU, HPF, LPF, LPF/HPF, H BOOST, L BOOST, L/H BOOST, ISOLATOR, TRANSIENT, COMPRESSOR, DRIVE, COMP+DRV, CRUSHER
    • REVERB: AMBI, ROOM, HALL1, HALL2, PLATE, MOD
    • DELAY: DLY, PAN, TAPE ECHO
    • MASTER FX: HPF, LPF, LPF/HPF, H BOOST, L BOOST, L/H BOOST, ISOLATOR, TRANSIENT, TRANSIENT2, COMPRESSOR, DRIVE, OVERDRIVE, DISTORTION, FUZZ, CRUSHER, PHASER, FLANGER, SBF, NOISE
    • Other: SIDE CHAIN (for EXT IN), SCATTER (as one of AUTO FILL IN function)
  • Display
    • 16 characters, 2 line (backlit LCD)
    • 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
  • External Storage SD Card (SDHC supported) for backup/restore function and import sample data
  • Connectors
    • PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
    • MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
    • ASSIGNABLE OUT/TRIGGER OUT (1 – 6) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
    • EXT IN (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
    • TRIGGER OUT jack: Miniature phone type
    • MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
    • USB port: USB type B (Audio, MIDI)
    • DC IN jack
  • Power Supply AC adaptor
  • Current Draw 2,000 mA
  • Accessories
    • AC adaptor
    • Owner's manual
    • Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
  • SIZE AND WEIGHT
    • Width
      • 409 mm
      • 16-1/8 inches
    • Depth
      • 263 mm
      • 10-3/8 inches
    • Height
      • 58 mm
      • 2-5/16 inches
    • Weight
      • 2.1 kg
      • 4 lbs. 11 oz.
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