The Roland TR-06 is a detailed replica of the classic TR-606 Drumatix in the Roland Boutique format. It recreates the distinctive midrange kicks, popping toms, and sizzling hi-hats of the original 1981 drum machine through circuit modeling, while adding expanded sound-shaping controls, onboard effects, an advanced step sequencer, and five trigger outputs for modular integration.

Circuit Modeling & Modular I/O

The TR-06 goes beyond simple recreation. Each of the seven instruments gains per-instrument tuning, decay, and pan control. An internal gain stage pushes the circuit models into warm overdrive or aggressive distortion. The onboard compressor adds punch, while the tempo delay creates depth from subtle repeats to controlled chaos. Two complete effects engines provide six delay types (Delay, Pan Delay, Tape-Echo, Reverb, Flanger, Side Band Filter) and four drive types (Saturator, Bit Crusher, Distortion, LPF/HPF).

The step sequencer retains the straightforward programming flow of the original while adding adjustable sub-steps for ratcheted rolls, step-loop for instant pattern slicing, and per-step probability for evolving patterns. Five 3.5mm trigger outputs (AC, BD, SD, LT, HT) and one trigger input make the TR-06 a capable modular sequencer. Internal sounds can be layered with externally triggered modules for massive composite rhythms.

Specifications

• Tracks: 8
• Instruments: Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Low Tom, Hi Tom, Cymbal, Open Hi-Hat, Closed Hi-Hat (with variation sounds)
• Patterns: 128 (16 patterns x 8 banks)
• Steps: 32
• Sequencer Features: Sub-step, Step Loop, Flam, Intro/Fill In, Probability, Sub-step Probability, Master Probability
• Effects: Compressor, 6 delay/mod types, 4 drive types
• Connectors: 5x Trigger Out (3.5mm), 1x Trigger In (3.5mm), Phones (3.5mm stereo), Output (3.5mm stereo), Mix In (3.5mm stereo), MIDI In/Out, USB Micro-B (Audio/MIDI)
• Display: 7-segment, 4-character LED
• Power: 4x AA batteries (approx. 5 hrs) or USB bus power (500 mA)
• Built-in Speaker: Yes
• Construction: Metal top panel with DK-01 Boutique Dock (Silver)
• Dimensions: 308 x 130 x 52 mm (12-1/8" x 5-1/8" x 2-1/16")
• Weight: 1.2 kg (2 lbs 11 oz) including batteries and dock

In the Box

• Roland TR-06
• DK-01 Boutique Dock (Silver)
• Alkaline batteries (AA) x 4
• Owner's Manual
• DK-01 Owner's Manual