The Roland CR-80 Human Rhythm Player

A 16-bit digital drum machine released in the early 1990s (approximately 1991–1992). Unlike the programmable TR-series, the CR-80 was designed primarily as a performance-oriented device for solo entertainers and home musicians, focusing on high-quality preset rhythms with a "human" feel. YouTube +4Core Specifications

• Sound Engine: 16-bit digital ROM-based sounds with a total of 69 percussion sounds and 8 sound effects.
• Retailed for $495 when first issued.
• Polyphony: 12-note maximum polyphony.
• Rhythm Styles: 36 internal styles (e.g., Rock, Pop, Jazz), with each style containing 20 variations including 4 main variations, 4 fill-ins, 4 breaks, 4 intros, and 4 endings.
• Memory: Capable of storing 4 songs with a total length of up to 500 parts.
• Expansion: Features an external card slot compatible with Roland TN-SC1 series Music Style Cards to add more rhythms. Roland +2

The "Feel" FaderA defining feature of the CR-80 is the Feel Slider, which allows the user to adjust the quantization and timing of the preset rhythms. Moving this fader introduces subtle, random variations to the beat to make it sound less "robotic" and more like a live human drummer. YouTube +2Hardware & Interface

• Controls: The top panel includes individual volume faders for various drum groups, allowing for real-time mixing without menu diving.
• Pads: Eight non-velocity-sensitive pads are available to manually trigger sounds or sound effects during a performance.
• Display: A backlit 16-character, 2-line LCD screen.
• Connectivity:
• • Stereo/Mono Output and Headphone jacks.
  • MIDI In/Out for synchronization with external sequencers or use as a sound module.
  • Foot switch inputs for Start/Stop, Fill-In, and To Coda/Restart. YouTube +5

Dimensions & Portability

• Size: 360(W) x 242(D) x 56(H) mm.
• Weight: Approximately 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs).
• Power: Powered by a standard 9V DC AC adaptor. Roland +2

Would you like to know about the specific preset styles included or how to use it as a MIDI sound module?9 sites

• CR-80: Technical Specifications - Roland CorporationMay 26, 2024 — CR-80 HUMAN RHYTHM PLAYER (1991 - 1994) Owner's Manual: SOUND SOURCE: 16 Bit Dyn...Roland
• Roland CR80 Human Rhythm Player Drum MachineFeb 6, 2024 — The Roland CR80 is a drum machine also known as a human rhythm player. This machine is considered a particularly nice drum machine...YouTube
• CR-80 - RolandPage 3. HUMAN. CR-80 RHYTHM PLAYER. OWNER'S MANUAL. Thank you for purchasing the Roland CR-80 Human Rhythm Player. The CR-80 is a ...Roland

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