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Roland TR-8S

91 ratings

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
Includes power supply
Suitable optional case: Art.459612 (not included)

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Display	Yes
Pads	16
Fader(s)	11
Effects	Yes
Sampling Function	Yes
Storage Medium	SD/SDHC Card
MIDI interface	1x In, 1x Out
USB	Yes
Number of analog outputs	8
Headphone Output	Yes

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Thougth I bought a drum machine but it's a complete studio

RobSteijger, 10.10.2020

Operating:
I needed a couple of days to get a grip of the TR-8S, simply because you can do SO much with it, but now (3 weeks later) I can do anything I want with it.
I'd recommend downloading some extra patterns from learn how to program the effects etc. (I LOVE the liquid D&B ones!)
The one point of improvement (hence the 4 stars) would be seperat knobs for parameter and value, so you wouldn't have to press Enter all the time for switching between.

Features:
With Motion and Coarse control you can even program simple melodies using the included synth and bass patches! And I love to fact that I can hook up my Minilogue and use the TR-8S effects on it as well!
This 'drum machine' is a complete studio!

Sound:
The included sounds are great and completely tweakable. Haven't tried the v2.0 included FM-synth yet, I'm still on v1.13. Awesome that you can upload samples. Some of the effects could do with less parameters (the compressor and drive f.i.) but I guess all those tweakable frequency's etc. are necessary for live usage?

Build:
Roland robust, as usual.

Thanks to Thomann by the way for the smooth delivery (and that they're cool with the fact that I've retoured at least 3 other machines before buying this one, which is a stayer).

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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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Love the design, love the sounds, but the functions are limited.

brunoooo, 23.11.2020

Speaking from my experience as a first-time owner of a drum machine, and while being used to use only samples within daw with no midi controller before.
Quality is excellent, no comments about that. The package, manual instructions, everything is on point.
Sound quality, also excellent. No comment about that.
Features of this device are the ones that keep me from not preferring to use it in in my regular workflow. I am just not used to searching drum kits & samples, trying them out, switching patterns, figuring out each knob, and then having no "undo" option as I have it in the box (DAW). Do not get me wrong, I love this device and it does a great job! But, I originally thought this device is going to be my GO to drum machine and will use it instead of my VST or sample packs. However, is simply cannot do my fast & effective workflow with this. I use it mostly to jam in my studio, and have fun, maybe for some inspiration. I even connect it to my XDJ- RX2 with an aux cable and try to sync it manually and jam to it. But for fast production, it is no for me and would be probably happier if I invested the money in pair of avantone mix cubes as for 2nd monitors.

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Don't know how I lived without it

5 Feet Deep, 24.08.2020

I didn't think I needed a dedicated drum machine, but my friends loved their TRs so I buckled. I am so happy I did, creating rhythms and performing on this thing brings me so much happiness. There is a lot more depth to the features than I was expecting, it is almost a groove box.

Its my first piece of Roland kit, I am a big fan of Korg and usually skip over considering Roland, but I am so very happy with my choice.

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