ROLAND / TR-8

A rhythm performer that completely reproduces the TR-808 and TR-909 together with ACB technology. Equipped with TR-REC, a traditional 16-step sequencer.

■ Drum machine
■ AIRA
■ TR-808/TR-909 Modeling

■ Features
・Includes 16 types of kits consisting of 11 types of instruments. Build a dream kit that combines TR-808 and TR-909
・Large tempo control knob, tap tempo button, FINE knob that allows fine adjustment of tempo, and shuffle function to control groove feeling
・Uses a dedicated knob for accent
・Equipped with reverb and delay that can be switched on/off for each step.
・Side chain can be set in steps for external input signals to reproduce rhythmic ducking and gating sound
・New function SCATTER that creates radical grooves in real time
・Equipped with LED display that can check status at a glance, full-color 16-step pad
・Up to 32 steps can be freely changed while playing the pattern
・Unlike the conventional method, pattern input and performance can be performed seamlessly.
・Performs 4 types of roll playing methods (8th, 16th, VARI 1, VARI 2) in real time and supports mute for each instrument
・Pattern copying and randomizing functions to help creative rhythm and makeup
・Equipped with two assignable out terminals. It is also possible to output para-out of each instrument from the USB terminal

■ Specifications
Number of user kits: 16
Number of user patterns: 16
Number of steps/1 bar: 1 to 16 steps x 2 (variation A/B)
Tempo: 40-300
Effect: REVERB, DELAY, SIDE CHAIN

・Connecting terminal
PHONES terminal: Stereo standard type
MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) terminals: Standard type
ASSIGNABLE OUT (A, B) terminals: Standard type
EXTERNAL IN (L, R) terminals: Standard type
MIDI (IN, OUT) terminals
USB port: USB type B (audio, MIDI compatible)

・Sound source & control
Bass drum: LEVEL, TUNE, ATTACK, COMP, DECAY, INST SELECT
Snare drum: LEVEL, TUNE, SNAPPY, COMP, DECAY, INST SELECT
Low tom, mid tom, high tom, rim shot, hand clap, closed hi-hat, open hi-hat, crash cymbal, ride cymbal: LEVEL, TUNE, DECAY, INST SELECT
Mode: TR-REC, PATTERN SELECT, INST PLAY, INST REC, DRUM KIT SEL, DRUM INST SEL

Power supply: AC adapter
Current consumption: 1,000mA
Accessories: Instruction manual, "Safety precautions" leaflet, AC adapter, warranty card, Roland user registration card
Dimension: W400 x 260 x 65mm
Mass: 1.9kg