Made to Play Live - The Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer Drum Machine

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.

• Design kits with authentic TR drums, FM sounds, samples, and effects
• Stellar FM sound
• Create a kit entirely from samples, or mix and match with FM and classic TR sounds
• Create evolving patterns with variations, fills, and motion
• Eight separate analog outputs so you can process individual drum sounds through external effects
• Complete multi-channel audio and MIDI interface

SPECIFICATIONS

• User Drum Kit: 128
• User Patterns: 128
• Step Sequencer:
• 11 instrument parts and 1 exclusive part for trigger out
• 16 steps per 1 variation
• 8 (A – H) variations per 1 pattern
• 2 Fill-in patterns per 1 pattern
• Display:
• 16 characters, 2 line (backlit LCD)
• 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
• Connectors:
• PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
• MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
• ASSIGNABLE OUT/TRIGGER OUT (1 – 6) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
• EXT IN (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
• TRIGGER OUT jack: Miniature phone type
• MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
• USB port: USB type B (Audio, MIDI)
• DC IN jack
• Power Supply: AC adaptor
• Current Draw: 2,000 mA
• Accessories: AC adaptor, Owner's manual, Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”

Manufacturer: Roland
Model: TR-8S
SKU: I505794-N-3-WHXA
UPC: 761294512111

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