Roland TR-8S

Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer

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Roland TR-8S 

Explore the Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer: 128 user kits, advanced sequencing, and extensive FX. Perfect for sound design. Shop now and elevate your music!

Before diving into the world of rhythm and beats, discover the Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer, an innovative and sophisticated drum machine that seamlessly blends the legendary sounds of Roland's iconic drum machines with the capabilities of modern production. This advanced instrument is engineered for both studio wizardry and live performance dynamism, offering an intuitive and user-friendly interface that caters to both seasoned producers and newcomers to music production.The TR-8S is not just a drum machine; it's a comprehensive sound design tool that allows you to build your dream drum kit. It comes equipped with an extensive collection of the most revered drum sounds in music history, including the classic Roland boom, snap, and sizzle, meticulously modeled down to the circuit level from the 808, 606, 909, 707, and 727 drum machines. These authentic sounds are complemented by a vast library of preset samples, and the option to import your own custom samples via the SD card slot, offering endless creative possibilities.With hands-on controls designed to fine-tune your sound, the TR-8S encourages you to tap into your creativity. Manipulate decay, tuning, and sample start points with precision, and blend samples with the iconic TR sounds to create unique and attention-grabbing drum tracks. The drum machine's drumatic effects add depth and space, with percussion-tuned effects like delay, overdrive, filters, and reverb, all customizable for each channel and savable with your kit.The Roland "TR-REC" step sequencer, the heart of electronic music production for decades, is at the core of the TR-8S, now enhanced for a modern workflow. Program patterns with the 16 TR-REC buttons or perform live with the velocity-sensitive pad, all without interrupting your creative flow. Create complex grooves with velocity, accents, flams, and sub-steps, and explore polyrhythms with adjustable pattern lengths.Live performers will appreciate the ability to store 128 patterns, each with eight variations and three types of fills, allowing for dynamic and evolving sequences. The Auto-Fill function adds excitement to performances by automating fills at set intervals, keeping your hands free for other tasks. Motion recording lets you lock parameters to steps, adding subtle changes or dramatic shifts to your tracks.The TR-8S is designed with the modern stage in mind, featuring eight analog outputs for individual sound processing, a dedicated trigger output, and stereo audio inputs for integrating external sources. As a complete multi-channel audio and MIDI interface, it easily connects to your computer or AIRA Link host, allowing for seamless integration with your existing setup.Aesthetically, the TR-8S boasts a refined design with RGB color faders and TR-REC buttons that provide visual feedback and can be customized to your preference. And for peace of mind, every setting can be backed up on an SD card, ensuring that your creative work is always safe and ready to be reproduced.In summary, the Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer is the ultimate tool for music producers looking for a versatile, high-quality drum machine that honors its roots while pushing the boundaries of modern music production. Whether in the studio or on stage, the TR-8S is designed to inspire and elevate your musical creations.

A very versatile and powerful drum machine, sampler, and an overall tool for live performance and studio production.

Great buy

Great drum machine that has all the classic Roland sounds. Great if you are looking for a live perfomance tool that also has good sound design capabilities.

Great drum machine

Awesome Product

There are problems with the TR-8S as of 3/14/18. I am on the latest firmware, and the drum machine will often not play sounds that are on the timeline. It will also often continue to play sounds after you remove them. You are supposed to be able to hear a preview of an instrument or sample with the pressure sensitive tap button. It does not always work, and will often not play sounds, even if you hit it repeatedly, as it is bugged. 

I have had very long hold times with Roland. I was recently on hold for 30 minutes, before I got hung up on and had to call back. That's what prompted me to write this review. I am currently calling to report problems with my unit, and I've been on hold 30 min, and had to call back to wait again. 

I bought my unit from Sam Ash 2 days after it was released.

Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer

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