Roland TR drum machines have impacted music for over 40 years—and they're as influential now as ever. Based on the much-loved TR-8S, the compact and affordable TR-6S has the same speaker-pummeling, window-rattling, body-moving sound of its bigger sibling. Elevate your drum tracks, make beats on the go, and experience the joy of hands-on production. With the TR-6S, the sound of classic tracks, today's trends, and tomorrow's hits are always within reach.With the TR-6S, you get six tracks of advanced drum sequencing and the most iconic rhythm sounds in music history—all in a battery-powered box that fits just about anywhere. And like other Roland drum machines, it's fun and inspiring. With the familiar step-sequencer, plus dedicated faders and knobs, it's easy to craft custom beats with visceral, hands-on control.The TR-6S is filled with authentic recreations of legendary Roland drum machines that have defined genres and driven culture for decades—including the 808, 909, 707, and 606. And these aren't sample packs or cheap knock-offs—they're living, breathing replicas that sound and behave just like their vintage counterparts. Going further, you can mix-and-match these sounds with preset and custom samples and futuristic FM tones, creating exotic hybrid kits that reflect your unique taste and style.The sound of today's music owes a lot to the classic step-sequencer—particularly the “TR-REC” variety found in early Roland drum machines. The TR-6S employs the same tried-and-true approach, enhanced with realtime recording and modern features like sub-steps for ratcheted parts and motion recording for rhythms that move.

Product Features

• Six-Track Version of the TR-8S in a Compact and Affordable Package
• Detailed Circuit Models of the Roland TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, TR-707, CR-78, and More
• Large Preset Sample Library with Support for Custom User Samples
• Editable FM Sound Engine for Futuristic Tones
• Program Basslines with the Newly Developed TR-808 Chromatic Bass Instrument
• Mix and Match Sounds for Exotic Hybrid Drum Kits
• Advanced Sequencer with Sub Steps, Flam, Step Loop, Motion Recording, Probability, Sub Step Probability, Master Probability, and More
• Runs on Four AA Batteries or USB Bus Power
• Also Functions as a High-Quality USB Audio/MIDI Interface

Technical Specifications

• Dimensions: 2.37" H x 8.81" W x 5.18" D
• Weight: 1.56lbs
• Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/mono,R), 1 x 1/8" (headphones)
• MIDI: In, Out, USB
• USB: 1 x Type B
• Power Supply: USB Bus Powered / 4 x AA Batteries
• Storage Format: SD, SDHC
• Sequencer: 16-Steps per Variation, 8 Variations per Pattern, 6 x Instrument Parts
• Pads: 16 x Sequencer Trigger Pads
• # of Sounds: Preset Samples, FM Sound Engine, Analog Circuit Behavior Tones: TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, TR-707
• Sampling: Sample Playback (WAV, AIFF)
• # of Kits: 128 x User Kits