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Category: Drum Machines & Grooveboxes
Description
Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer is a battery of a rhythm machine in the boîtes à rythmes category. It is built on the lineage of Roland’s TR-808, TR-909, TR-707, TR-606, and TR-727 sounds, offering a substantial kit and part system for drum programming. It supports 128 User Kits and 128 User Patterns, with 11 instrument parts plus a dedicated part for trigger out, and it uses a 16-step sequencing structure per variation. Notable features include an extensive array of instrument tones across bass drum, snare, toms, hats, cymbals, percussion, and presets plus user-imported samples via SD card, all accessible through multiple effects and per-instrument processing. The unit provides a broad set of output and I/O options, including MIX OUT, ASSIGNABLE OUT/TRIGGER OUT ports, EXT IN, a dedicated TRIGGER OUT, MIDI in/out, USB for Audio/MIDI, and a DC input, enabling flexible live and studio setups. Typical use cases center on tempo-driven beat production and live performance, with a workflow that supports rapid variation changes (8 variations per pattern) and multiple trigger outputs for modular or external gear. The device emphasizes hands-on control with live performance versatility, backed by a comprehensive suite of effects and a robust sample-import capability for expanded sonic texture.
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New · €698.00Used · €636.84
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Video resources
Roland - TR-8S - How to utilize Effects
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Roland TR-8S v3.0/TR-6S v2.0 Firmware Update Overview
RolandChannel
3 years ago
Get the most out of the Roland TR-8S – Producer's Guide
MusicRadar Tech
8 years ago
Roland TR-8S: Sound Design
RolandChannel
9 years ago
Specifications & connections
Connections
| Connection | Direction | Connector |
|---|---|---|
| PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone typeMIX OUT (L/MONO | OUT | Not specified |
| R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone typeASSIGNABLE OUT/TRIGGER OUT × 6 | BIDIR | Not specified |
| R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone typeTRIGGER OUT jack: Miniature pho | BIDIR | Not specified · MIDI |
| OUT) connectorsUSB port: USB type B (Audio | OUT | Not specified · AUDIO |
| MIDI)DC IN jack | IN | Not specified |
| PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type | OUT | Not specified |
| MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type | OUT | Not specified |
| ASSIGNABLE OUT/TRIGGER OUT (1 – 6) jacks: 1/4-inch phone typ × 6 | OUT | Not specified |
| EXT IN (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type | IN | Not specified |
| TRIGGER OUT jack: Miniature phone type | OUT | Not specified |
| MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors | BIDIR | Not specified |
| USB port: USB type B (Audio, MIDI) | BIDIR | Not specified · USB · AUDIO |
| DC IN jack | IN | Not specified |
| PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch | OUT | Not specified |
| MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS | OUT | Not specified |
| ASSIGNABLE OUT/TRIGGER OUT (1 – 6) jacks: 1/4-inch × 6 | OUT | Not specified |
| EXT IN (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch | IN | Not specified |
| TRIGGER OUT jack: Miniature phone | OUT | Not specified |
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