Roland TR-8S

Drum Machine

With extended functionality
ACB technology plus stereo sample import and playback
300 Preloaded samples
SD Card slot to import your own mono and stereo samples (WAV, or AIFF)
Mixing and layering sounds
Drum tracks can consist of pure sample kits, TR sounds, or a mixture of both
Percussion tuned effects like delay, reverb, overdrive and filters
Real-time pattern creation with up to 32 steps
128 kits
128 patterns, each with eight variations and three different types of fills
8 Analog outputs
Trigger track per pattern
Multi-channel audio and MIDI interface
Headphone output: 6.3 mm
6.3mm (L/Mono, R) Mix Out
6x 6.3 mm Assignable Out
6.3 mm (L, R) input for external sources
Trigger output: 3.5mm
USB port type B (audio, MIDI)
Dimensions: 409 x 263 x 58 mm
Weight: 2.1 kg
Including power supply

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Display	Yes
Pads	16
Fader(s)	11
Effects	Yes
Sampling Function	Yes
Storage Medium	SD/SDHC Card
MIDI interface	In, Out
USB	Yes
Number of analog outputs	8
Headphone Output	Yes

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4.5 / 5.0

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Chri5-HT, 28.12.2019

and the verdict is: it's an extremely capable drum machine that can find a home in any electronic setup *(what I use it for). It's clearly designed for both studio use and performance.

Configurability is definitely it's biggest strength.
-It plays well with other hardware, the assignable outs and external inputs are great to have.
-Being able to bring audio/MIDI into a DAW is good. For example, I can split the audio into Kick, Snare, and a mix of everything else on another channel. Makes side-chaining in the DAW much easier.

OK, so lets talk about the sound.
-The ACB instruments are pretty great, watch some videos and decide with your own ears. I reach for them by default.
-It's nice to have sample import but it requires a bit of preparation. I don't use them often.
-The FX are good for the most part. Delay and reverb are much improved from the TR-8. Sometimes I find the distortion just too digital for a kick, and the bitcrush also (the reverb one on the TR-8 rocked); they're both good on Snares tho.
Overall the sound is great
The quality is grand. Hard plastic but feels nice. Much improved aesthetic.
A+ drum machine.

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Sev's, 10.11.2019

Feature packed bundle, many options, good haptic. Sounds and digital cleanliness were not exactly to my taste.

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