Born of the most famous and influential drum machines ever made, the TR-8S combines the best of its Roland heritage with modern production techniques and comprehensive sound design. The result? The most complete drum machine to date—a forward-thinking, performance-tuned instrument unlike any other. Build your dream kit from the most iconic drum sounds of all time, otherworldly FM sounds, and the finest selection of samples from our vast library—or go even further by importing your own custom samples. Tap, tune, and tweak with hands-on controls and production tools that make your patterns move and groove. And why keep this kind of percussive power confined to the studio? The TR-8S was literally made to play live. The TR-8S comes loaded with the largest, most authentic collection of TR drum machines available. The powerful processor gives our next-generation ACB models a whole new level of detail and nuance with that classic Roland boom, snap, and sizzle. Enrich the core TR drums with a spectrum of futuristic FM sounds, plus preset and custom samples for unique hybrid and layered kits. Then enhance them all with specialized effects to inject professional sound design into the TR formula.Product Features Equipped with the largest, most authentic collection of TR drum machine sounds available Analog Circuit Behavior technology provides component-to-component modeling for unrivaled authenticity Supports WAV and AIFF samples via SD card slot for layering your own creations with classic TR sounds Contains 81 ACB tones and 150 factory samples Supports up to 600 seconds total time for all samples at 44.1kHz, a single sample can be up to 180 seconds Step sequencer controls 11 instrument parts and 1 exclusive part for the trigger output (1/8" output) Lock parameter values for any sequence step for subtle or extreme variations Each pattern offers 3 fill types and 8 pattern variations for big performance potential Program a new pattern while the existing one loops for smoother live improvisation Built-in audio interface allows you to multitrack directly to your DAW 8 analog audio outputs allow you to route your sounds separately for recording or processing Control the intensity of the Accent function in real time for dynamic grooves Enter steps manually or record your drums in real time to create grooves on the fly Original TR-REC behavior provides an authentic TR series programming experience 16 backlit per-step pads make pattern creation easy (supports up to 32-step patterns) Dedicated Tempo controls and TR-909 Shuffle control lets you create beats that pulse and groove naturally Solid MIDI clock sync provides tight timing with external gear, such as the rest of the AIRA series Attributes Number of Pads (X): 16 Color (X): Black MIDI (X): Yes USB (X): Yes Model Name (X): TR-8S Video Link (X):
