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Design Kits with Authentic TR Drums, Sampled Sounds, and Effects
Transistor Rhythms
The TR-8S has every sound from the most sought-after TR drum machines, with detailed circuit-models of the 808, 606, 909, 707, 727 and even several modified versions
Each machine is a detailed, down-to-the-circuit model that sounds and behaves exactly like the original hardware
ACB Meets Samples
Pull from the extensive collection of preset stereo samples or import your own using the SD card slot
Like the TR sounds, you can deeply manipulate samples with immediate hands-on control
Adjust decay, tuning, and alter sample start points, speed, and direction
Create a kit entirely from samples or mix and match with TR sounds for genre-defying drum tracks that demand attention
Drumatic Effects
Make a drum part stand out by creating depth and space
Add delay on a rim-shot, overdrive on a kick, filters on toms and cymbals, or just the right amount of reverb on select instruments
In addition to the Master FX knob, each channel has a customizable CTRL knob, placing all this sound-shaping power within easy reach
Assign any parameter needed for direct and immediate access to the CTRL knob or Master FX knob
Both Instrument and Master Effects, along with their precise settings, are saved with each kit, making your productions always performance-ready
Create Evolving Patterns with Variations, Fills, and Motion
Fast, Fluid, and Fun
You can program on the 16 TR-REC buttons or use the velocity-sensitive performance pad to play live, or record into the sequencer.
Move seamlessly between playing and editing
Reshape your drum parts without ever interrupting your flow
Create intricate grooves and detailed fills using velocity, accents, flams, and adjustable sub-steps for modern rolls and ratcheting
Get experimental with unusual polyrhythms and complex meters by adjusting the length or “last step” of each drum part
Variations on a Theme
Keep things fresh and exciting, even during extended live sets
The TR-8S can store 128 patterns, each with eight variations and three kinds of fills
Patterns and variations can be played or chained in any order
Copy patterns on the fly, stay ahead of the beat, and work on patterns that aren’t currently playing
Each pattern can include the kit, knob positions, effect settings, and tempo, providing instant recall and enough storage and flexibility to play an entire set without ever repeating a measure in the same way
Filling In
Each pattern in the TR-8S can contain two fills which you can customize or create from scratch.
Adjustable Scatter fill, which slices and dices a measure into short bursts of cool and controlled chaos.
Hands-free Auto-Fill: Automate fills every 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 measures for interesting dynamics to your performances
In Motion
Locking parameters to steps or recording motion into patterns can give you everything from subtle movements to dramatic tonal shifts.
Automate bass drum tuning, snare pitch, panning, effects
Create melodies and bass lines
Change the sound of a kit for different song sections
Motion recording is immediate and effortless, and motion playback can be instantly enabled or disabled
At Home in the Studio, Made for the Stage
Eight Analog Outputs
The TR-8S has eight separate analog outputs,
Process individual drum sounds through external effects or send them into separate channels of your mixer or DAW
The TR-8S sounds big, punchy, and spacious thanks to its high-resolution 24-bit/96 kHz digital-to-analog converters
Trigger Out, External In
The TR-8S has a dedicated trigger output as well as stereo audio inputs for external sources.
Assignable outputs can be used as additional triggers, allowing you to control external instruments and mix them with the TR-8S’s internal sounds
Each pattern has a dedicated trigger track for access to all kinds of variations with no need to use up an instrument
Audio and MIDI Interface
The TR-8S is a complete multi-channel audio and MIDI interface.
Connect the TR-8S to a computer or AIRA Link host and transfer MIDI and high-resolution audio over a single USB cable
Record each drum instrument to a different channel for individual processing and recording
Automate parameter movements from your DAW by CC messages
Sync the TR-8S to your computer or Roland MX-1 Mix Performer for live sets or late-night jam sessions
Refined Design with a Modern Touch
RGB color faders and TR-REC buttons let you customize the brightness, glow, and color of each element
The TR-8S offers crucial visual feedback about what’s playing, what’s muted, which instruments are grouped, and more
Total Recall
Every kit, pattern, and setting can be backed up on an SD card