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Roland TR-8S B-Stock

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  • Tecnología ACB además de importación y reproducción de muestras estéreo
  • 300 muestras precargadas incorporadas
  • Ranura para tarjeta SD para importar tus propias muestras mono y estéreo (WAV o AIFF)
  • Mezcla y capas de sonidos
  • Pistas de batería se pueden crear a partir de kits de muestras puras, sonidos TR o una combinación de ambos
  • Efectos de percusión como retardo, reverb, overdrive y filtro
  • Creación de patrones en tiempo real con hasta 32 pasos
  • Memoria para hasta 128 patrones, cada uno con ocho variaciones y tres tipos diferentes de rellenos
  • 8 salidas analógicas
  • Pista de disparo por patrón
  • Interfaz de audio y MIDI multicanal
  • Toma de auriculares de 6,3 mm
  • Salida de mezcla (L / Mono, R) de 6,3 mm
  • 6 salidas asignables de 6,3 mm@Entrada de 6,3 mm (L, R) para fuentes externas
  • Salida de disparo de 3,5 mm
  • Puerto USB tipo B (Audio, MIDI)
  • Incluye fuente de alimentación
  • Dimensiones: 409 x 263 x 58 mm
  • Peso: 2,1 kg
  • Estuche opcional disponible (artículo nº459612) no incluido
  • Disponible desde Marzo 2018
  • número de artículo 435545
  • Precio por 1 Unidad(es)
También disponible como producto totalmente nuevo 709 €
659 €
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Looking for the perfect new Beat

The ultimate tool for beatmakers

The Roland TR-8S continues the legacy of Roland's iconic TR drum machines, incorporating sounds from the legendary 808, 909, 606, 707, and 727 - all of which have played a pivotal role in music production. These classic sounds, combined with a linear, backlit sequencer, have defined entire genres. The TR-8S blends these legendary elements with modern features, including sample import, automation of effects, and dynamic groove functions, meeting the demands of today's producers. The TR-8S sound engine faithfully emulates the original Roland models, preserving their distinctive character, while offering significantly more control over sound design. Genre-appropriate effects can be applied dynamically and the customisable colour-lit faders enhance visual feedback, making it an intuitive and immersive instrument for live performances. The programming process is so intuitive that beats can be modified in real time during performances or even created from scratch on the fly.

Detail of the Roland TR-8S Drum machine

Remarkable sonic possibilities

The TR-8S sound engine utilises multiple sound generation methods. The core engine features ACB (Analogue Circuit Behaviour) technology, which accurately reproduces the behaviour of analogue percussion circuits, replicating the nuances of vintage drum machines. The unit also includes a selection of PCM-based sounds from other legendary Roland instruments like the SRX expansion cards. Samples can be imported in WAV or AIFF for further versatility. The ACB-generated sounds offer deeper editing options than their original hardware counterparts and, like samples, can be freely rearranged into new drum kits. Beats can be programmed using the backlit sequencer or recorded live, with seamless transitions between playback and recording modes. Each sequence features two user-assignable fills, triggered manually or automatically, adding variation and movement to the beat. The main pattern can be dynamically altered using the stutter effect which introduces rhythmic shifts and glitch-like accents. The TR-8S also has an independent trigger output for seamless synchronisation with external analogue synths or drum machines.

Detail of the Roland TR-8S Drum machine

Beatmaking and performance

A DAW is not always the best solution for every producer. Many electronic musicians, particularly those producing EDM, prefer hardware setups for both studio and live performance, as they allow for direct, hands-on control over sounds for a more immersive and spontaneous creative process. Similarly, Hip-Hop and R&B producers - who primarily build beats in the studio - often combine drum machines with sample-based production. The TR-8S offers a suite of vintage Roland drum machine sounds, but with modern enhancements such as expanded editing, real-time automation, and deep integration with external gear. Its expansive connectivity, including 10 audio outputs, a multichannel USB interface for recording and streaming, and full MIDI implementation, allows seamless integration with DAW setups, external rigs, and hybrid hardware setups. Whether used as a standalone groovebox or as part of a larger production system, the TR-8S offers extensive creative possibilities while remaining highly intuitive.

Detail of the Roland TR-8S Drum machine

About Roland

Roland was founded in 1972 in Osaka, Japan, and has been designing and building electronic musical instruments ever since. During its successful history, Roland has launched many ground-breaking instruments, from legendary drum machines such as the TR-808 and the TR-909 to synthesizer classics like Jupiter-8, SH-101 and the iconic TB-303. Besides synthesizers, Roland's workstations and electric pianos are also very popular. Equally well-known is Roland’s subsidiary Boss, under whose brand name it designs and sells principally guitar pedals and effects units. Under the Roland Professional A/V label, the company additionally develops and distributes professional equipment for virtually every branch of audio and video production – from home studios through to commercial applications.

Detail of the Roland TR-8S Drum machine

The rhythmic centre of a setup

The TR-8S is more than just a drum machine - it is a full-fledged control hub for beatmaking. While its primary function is to play drum and sample sounds, it can also integrate loops and longer musical phrases. Users can create basslines, backing tracks, and even atmospheric textures, all of which can be manipulated in real time via parameter adjustments and automation. The TR-8S prioritises spontaneity: Its faders, dedicated mute/solo buttons, and triggerable effects provide seamless hands-on control. Fills and effects can be triggered on the fly, making the TR-8S ideal for developing musical ideas, jamming in the studio, or performing live. Unlike its predecessors, the TR-8S includes a motion sequencer with step automation, allowing complex and evolving rhythm patterns to be programmed.

In the spotlight: Analogue Circuit Behaviour (ACB)

Vintage analogue drum machines naturally exhibit slight variations in sound due to component tolerances, ageing, and fluctuations in temperature. While traditional virtual-analogue technologies can emulate the basic characteristics of analogue drum sounds - such as kicks, snares, and hi-hats - they often lack the subtle inconsistencies that give vintage machines their organic and dynamic quality. This is where Roland's ACB technology shines. By modelling the analogue circuitry at a component level, ACB captures these imperfections, such as minute pitch variations, decay fluctuations, and component interactions. These details contribute to the authentic, expressive character of the beats, enhancing their dynamic and organic quality. The TR-8S builds on this concept by combining ACB synthesis with expanded sequencing capabilities, user sample import, and deeper sound-shaping tools. This ensures that it remains a powerful and forward-thinking drum machine, suited to both modern producers and live performers.