Roland TR-8S Drum Machine

Unique performance instrument with hand-on controller & production tools to create unique drum sounds - Black

Based on some of the most famous and influential drum machines of all time, the TR-8S combines the great Roland heritage with modern production techniques and professional sound design. The result? A groundbreaking, unique performance instrument. Create your own customised dream kit using the most legendary drum sounds of all time and a high-quality collection of samples from our huge library - or import your own samples. Tap, change and tweak sounds using hand-on controllers and production tools to add dynamics and groove to your patterns. And why should you only use this percussive power in the studio? The TR-8S has the most comprehensive and authentic collection of TR drum machines on the market. Thanks to the powerful new processor, our groundbreaking ACB models sound in unprecedented detail, allowing you to experience the punch, smack and crackle of Roland's classic sounds in all their nuances. Now you can combine all this with presets and custom samples to create unique hybrid and layered kits. In addition, the specialised effects of the TR-8S expand the TR formula with professional sound design options. Based on detailed circuit models of the legendary TR drum machines 808, 606, 909, 707, 727 and various modified versions, the TR-8S provides you with every single sound from TR history. We are not talking about imitating sample packs or simple recordings of a TR drum sound. Rather, each machine is a precise modelling down to the circuit level that behaves and sounds just like the original hardware. With the TR-8S, these legendary sounds are ready to be used in your productions and performances. Modern rhythm tracks are based on a variety of sounds and production techniques. It's also becoming increasingly difficult to sound truly unique. While authentic TR sounds are essential for producing drum tracks, mixing and layering sounds opens up a whole universe of modern styles and gives you every opportunity to create your own unique sound. Use our extensive collection of preset samples or import your own mono and stereo sounds via the integrated SD card slot. As with the TR sounds, you can also edit samples down to the last detail using the intuitive hands-on controllers. This allows you to adjust the decay and tuning of the samples as well as set the start points, speed or playback direction. Create pure sample kits or mix them with TR sounds to create groundbreaking drum tracks for any genre that stand out from the crowd.