Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer Drum Machine

Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer is born of the most famous and influential drum machines ever made and 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.

The TR-8S comes loaded with the largest, most authentic collection of TR drum machines available. The powerful processor gives our next-generation ACB models a whole new level of detail and nuance with that classic Roland boom, snap, and sizzle. Enrich the core TR drums with a spectrum of futuristic FM sounds, plus preset and custom samples for unique hybrid and layered kits. Then enhance them all with specialized effects to inject professional sound design into the TR formula.

Main Features:
Equipped with the largest, most authentic collection of TR drum machine sounds available
Analog Circuit Behavior technology provides component-to-component modeling for unrivaled authenticity
Supports WAV and AIFF samples via SD card slot for layering your own creations with classic TR sounds
Contains 81 ACB tones and 150 factory samples
Supports up to 600 seconds total time for all samples at 44.1kHz, a single sample can be up to 180 seconds
Step sequencer controls 11 instrument parts and 1 exclusive part for the trigger output (1/8" output)
Lock parameter values for any sequence step for subtle or extreme variations
Each pattern offers 3 fill types and 8 pattern variations for big performance potential
Program a new pattern while the existing one loops for smoother live improvisation
Built-in audio interface allows you to multitrack directly to your DAW
8 analog audio outputs allow you to route your sounds separately for recording or processing
Control the intensity of the Accent function in real time for dynamic grooves
Enter steps manually or record your drums in real time to create grooves on the fly
Original TR-REC behavior provides an authentic TR series programming experience
16 backlit per-step pads make pattern creation easy (supports up to 32-step patterns)
Dedicated Tempo controls and TR-909 Shuffle control lets you create beats that pulse and groove naturally
Solid MIDI clock sync provides tight timing with external gear, such as the rest of the AIRA series

Specifications

Type: Drum Machine/Step Sequencer with Sample import
Pads: 1x Velocity-sensitive Performance Pad, 16 x TR-REC Buttons
Sounds: TR drum machine collection, ACB drum modeling tones, 300 preset sample tones, User samples
Kits: 128 user kits
Patterns: 128 patterns, 8 variations per pattern
Sequencer: 16 step sequencer, 11 instrument parts, 1 trigger out part
Sampling: Sample playback (WAV, AIFF)
Effects: Reverb, Delay, Compressor, Phaser, Flanger, Overdrive, Distortion, HPF, LPF
Analog Inputs: 2x 6.3mm (line)
Analog Outputs: 2x 6.3mm (mix out), 6x 6.3mm (assignable out/trigger out)
Headphones: 1 x 3.5mm
MIDI I/O: In/Out/USB
Other I/O: 1x 1/8" (trigger out)
USB: 1x Type B
Storage: SD/SDHC card slot (backup, restore, import)
Power Source: Roland PSD AC adapter power supply (included)
Dimensions (WxDxH): 409 x 263 x 58 mm
Weight: 2.1 kg