Roland TR-8 Rhythm Performer

The TR-8 is a performance rhythm machine that melds the legendary sound and vibe of the TR-808 and TR-909 with features and functions for the modern age. Genre-defining sounds, classic effects, unprecedented live pattern manipulation, and solid, intuitive performance controls. It’s the TR…evolved.

TR Evolved

• 16 stunning kits made up of 11 instrument types, including custom dream kits that use both TR-808 and TR-909 sounds
• Large Tempo knob with Tap Tempo button and continuous Fine and Shuffle adjustment knobs
• Control the intensity of the Accent function with a dedicated knob
• Per-step reverb and delay effects with dedicated knobs
• Mix sources connected to the External In jacks with built-in per-step Side Chain function for rhythmic ducking and gating effects
• Scatter lets you freak and tweak your grooves with real-time control and perfect sync
• 7 segment, 4 character LED display and 16 per-step pads with bold, full-color LEDs
• Real-time pattern creation up to 32 steps with on-the-fly step count adjustment
• Rec/Play modes have been eliminated, enabling seamless switching between step input and real-time pattern making and performance
• Real-time play of 4 different types of rolls (8th, 16th, VARI 1, VARI 2) and per-instrument mutes
• Pattern copy and pattern randomization for rapid, spontaneous creativity
• Two assignable analog outputs and full parallel outputs via USB for total mixing flexibility.

Roland TR-8 Specifications:

• User Drum Kits: 16
• User Patterns: 16
• Steps per 1 measure: 1 – 16 steps x 2 (Variation A/B)
• Tempo: 40 – 300
• Display: 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
• Effects: REVERB, DELAY, SIDE CHAIN
• Scatter: Types: 10
• Nominal Input Level: -10 dBu
• Input Impedance: 100 k ohms
• Nominal Output Level: -10/+4 dBu (Selectable)
• USB: Audio, MIDI
• Power Supply: AC adaptor
• Current Draw: 1,000 mA
• Mode: TR-REC, PATTERN SELECT, INST PLAY, INST REC, DRUM KIT SEL, DRUM INST SEL.

Instruments & Controls:

• BASS DRUM: LEVEL, TUNE, ATTACK, COMP, DECAY, INST SELECT
• SNARE DRUM: LEVEL, TUNE, SNAPPY, COMP, DECAY, INST SELECTLOW TOM, MID TOM, HIGH TOM, RIM SHOT, HAND CLAP, CLOSED HIHAT, OPEN HIHAT, CRASH CYMBAL, 
• RIDE CYMBAL: LEVEL, TUNE, DECAY, INST SELECT

Effects and Controls:

• ACCENT: LEVEL, STEP
• REVERB: LEVEL, TIME, GATE, STEP
• DELAY: LEVEL, TIME, FEEDBACK, STEP
• EXTERNAL IN: LEVEL, SIDE CHAIN, STEP.

Controllers:

• VOLUME knob
• SCATTER knob
• TEMPO knob
• FINE knob
• SHUFFLE knob
• PADS: 16
• MODE buttons: 6
• CLEAR button
• VARIATION buttons: A, B
• SCALE button
• LAST STEP button
• START/STOP button
• SCATTER ON button
• SCATTER DEPTH button
• TAP button
• Power Switch (Rear).

Connectors:

• PHONES jack: 1/4-inch stereo phone type
• MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
• ASSIGNABLE OUT (A, B) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
• EXTERNAL IN (L, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
• USB port: USB type B (Audio, MIDI)
• DC IN jack.

Made in China