TR-8S
The TR-8S is a drum machine with circuit-modelled 808, 606, 909, 707 and 727 sounds plus sample playback, a 16-step TR-REC sequencer and eight analog outputs. It suits producers and live performers who want hands-on pattern building and a USB audio/MIDI interface.
- 11 instrument parts plus a trigger-out part
- ACB models of 808, 606, 909, 707 and 727 drum sounds
- 300 or more preset samples; WAV/AIFF user samples from SD card
- 128 kits and 128 patterns, each with 8 variations and 2 fills
- 8 analog outputs and 24-bit/96 kHz D/A converters
- USB audio and MIDI interface
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The TR-8S models classic TR drum machines (808, 606, 909, 707, 727 and modified versions) with ACB circuit modelling and adds more than 300 preset samples. Users can import their own mono or stereo WAV or AIFF files from an SD card and adjust decay, tuning, start point, speed and direction. Eleven instrument parts can each be assigned any tone, and a separate part drives the trigger output.
Patterns are built on 16 TR-REC buttons or a velocity-sensitive pad. The sequencer supports accents, flams, sub-step rolls and ratcheting, per-part last-step lengths, motion recording and parameter locks. It stores 128 patterns, each with eight variations and two fill-ins, plus a Scatter fill and Auto-Fill. Each instrument has a CTRL knob, and a Master FX knob and instrument, reverb, delay and master effects are saved with each of the 128 kits.
Outputs include stereo mix out, six assignable outs that can also act as triggers, a mini-jack trigger out and headphones. Stereo external inputs, MIDI in/out and a USB Type-B port carrying audio and MIDI complete the connections. An SD card backs up kits, patterns and settings.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Roland
- Model
- TR-8S
- Category
- Synths and keyboards › Drum machines
Sound engine
- Instrument parts
- 11 instrument parts and 1 exclusive part for trigger out
- Bass drum tones
- 11 ACB tones
- Snare drum tones
- 8 ACB tones
- Tom tones
- 15 ACB tones
- Rim shot tones
- 3 ACB tones
- Hand clap tones
- 5 ACB tones
- Hi-hat tones
- 8 ACB tones
- Cymbal tones
- 8 ACB tones
- Percussion tones
- 23 ACB tones
- Preset samples
- 300 tones or greater
- User sample formats
- WAV, AIFF
- User sample total time
- Approximately 600 sec (at 44.1 kHz, mono)
- Max single sample length
- Approximately 180 seconds (at 44.1 kHz)
Sequencer
- User drum kits
- 128
- User patterns
- 128
- Steps
- 16 steps per 1 variation
- Variations
- 8 (A – H) variations per 1 pattern
- Fill-in patterns
- 2 per 1 pattern
Effects
- Reverb
- AMBI, ROOM, HALL1, HALL2, PLATE, MOD
- Delay
- DLY, PAN, TAPE ECHO
- Other
- SIDE CHAIN (for EXT IN), SCATTER (as one of AUTO FILL IN function)
Connectivity
- Mix out
- MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- Assignable/trigger out
- ASSIGNABLE OUT/TRIGGER OUT (1 – 6) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
- External in
- EXT IN (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
- Trigger out
- Miniature phone type
- Headphones
- PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
- MIDI
- IN, OUT
- USB
- USB type B (Audio, MIDI)
- External storage
- SD Card (SDHC supported)
Display
- LCD
- 16 characters, 2 line (backlit LCD)
- LED
- 7 segments, 4 characters
Power
- Power supply
- AC adaptor
- Current draw
- 2,000 mA
Physical
- 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.)
In the box
- Included
- AC adaptor, Owner's manual, Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"