Original vintage Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer, made in Japan. Serial No. 415908.

Fully tested and in excellent working condition. The unit powers on and operates properly, and a video has been made demonstrating it in operation.

Cosmetically, the TR-909 is very clean overall for its age, particularly the front panel, controls, buttons, and knobs. There are visible scratches/scuffs concentrated on the right-side casing near the upper corner, along with a few minor marks consistent with normal vintage use. Please see the close-up photos for the exact cosmetic condition.

Details:

  • Original Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer
  • Made in Japan
  • Serial No. 415908
  • 117V / 50–60Hz / 14W
  • Tested and working
  • Original 16-step sequencer
  • MIDI In/Out
  • Individual instrument outputs
  • Master output
  • Sync In
  • External Control and Tape Memory/Sync connections
  • M-64C memory cartridge slot

Introduced in 1983, the TR-909 had a relatively short original production run, with approximately 10,000 units produced. It went on to become one of the most influential drum machines in electronic music, playing a major role in the development of house, techno, and other electronic genres. Original working examples remain highly sought after by musicians, producers, and collectors.

Included: Roland TR-909 and power cord only. Original box and owner's manual are not included.

Please review all photos carefully for the exact cosmetic condition. Feel free to message with any questions before purchasing.

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Listed11 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • TR-909 Rhythm Composer
Finish
  • White
Categories
Year
  • 1983 - 1985
Made In
  • Japan
Polyphony
  • 11 Voices
Analog / Digital
  • Analog
MIDI I/O
  • MIDI Input
  • MIDI Output

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