Roland TR-8S (Aira)

Description

Born from the most famous and influential drum machines ever made, the TR-8S combines the best of Roland's heritage with modern production techniques and professional sound design. The result? A forward-thinking, high-performance instrument unlike any other. Build your dream kit with the most iconic drum sounds of all time, plus the best selection of samples from the extensive Pioneer library, or import your own custom samples. Tap, adjust, and refine with hands-on controls and production tools that add movement and groove to your patterns. And why keep this kind of percussive power confined to a studio? The TR-8S was literally made for live performance. The TR-8S features the largest and most authentic collection of TR drum machines available. The powerful new processor gives next-generation Pioneer ACB models a new level of detail and nuance. And now it's possible to incorporate presets and custom samples, create unique hybrid and layered kits, and enhance them with special effects that inject professional sound design into the TR formula.

Specifications

Equipped with the largest and most authentic collection of TR drum machine sounds available

ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) technology provides component-to-component modeling for unparalleled realism

Supports WAV and AIFF samples via SD card slot to layer your creations with classic TR sounds

Contains 81 ACB sounds and 150 preset samples

Supports up to 600 seconds for all samples at 44.1kHz, a single sample can last up to 180 seconds

The Step Sequencer controls 11 instrument parts and 1 dedicated part for the trigger output (1/8" output)

Lock parameter values for each sequence-step for subtle or extreme variations

Each model offers three types of fills and eight pattern variations for great potential

Program a new pattern while the existing one plays for better live improvisation

The integrated audio interface allows multitracks directly to your DAW

8x Analog audio outputs allow you to route sounds separately for recording or processing

Control the intensity of the Accent function in real time for dynamic grooves

Enter steps manually or record your drums in real time to create grooves on the fly

The original TR-REC behavior offers an authentic TR series programming experience

16x Backlit per-step pads simplify pattern creation (supports patterns up to 32 steps)

Dedicated Tempo controls and TR-909 Shuffle control allow you to create beats that pulse and sound natural

Solid MIDI clock synchronization provides tight timing with external gear, like the rest of the AIRA series