SKU: TR8S
UPC: 4957054512118
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RRP: $1549
Stock:
1 — Primary Warehouse
0 — Secondary Warehouse
Description
Now available at Mooloolaba Music, the Roland TR8S Rhythm Performer stands as a remarkable evolution of some of the most renowned and influential drum machines ever created. This innovative instrument beautifully merges Roland's storied legacy with cutting-edge production methodologies and extensive sound design capabilities. What you get is an unparalleled drum machine that excels in performance—a truly avant-garde tool that allows you to construct your ultimate drum kit. Draw from a curated selection of iconic drum sounds, ethereal FM tones, and a rich collection of samples from our expansive library, or take your creativity even further by importing your own unique samples. With intuitive hands-on controls and dynamic production tools, bringing your patterns to life has never been easier.
The TR8S boasts the largest, most authentic assortment of legendary Roland drum machines at your disposal. Its powerful processor elevates next-generation ACB models to an extraordinary level of detail and dynamism, delivering that classic punch, snap, and sizzle you expect. You can enhance the core drum sounds with a diverse array of futuristic, editable FM sounds, along with both preset and custom samples, enabling you to create intricate hybrid and layered kits. Additionally, specialized effects are included to infuse your productions with professional sound design elements.
Featuring faithful replicas of iconic machines like the TR-808, TR-606, TR-909, TR-707, and TR-727, the TR8S also revisits the CR-78 CompuRhythm, which laid the groundwork for the legendary TR-808 and has significantly influenced pop music since the 1980s. It should be noted that these aren’t just sound-alike samples or simple recordings; every sound is a meticulously crafted model that responds just like the original hardware. All these incredible sounds await you, ready to be woven into your own compositions and live performances.
We warmly invite you to come to Mooloolaba Music and experience this extraordinary instrument for yourself.

Specifications
User Drum Kit
128
User Patterns
128
Step Sequencer
11 instrument parts and 1 exclusive part for trigger out
16 steps per 1 variation
8 (A – H) variations per 1 pattern
2 Fill-in patterns per 1 pattern
INST tone
(Tone can be assigned to each 11 instrument parts freely.)
BASS DRUM: 11 ACB tones
SNARE DRUM: 8 ACB tones
TOM: 15 ACB tones
RIM SHOT: 3 ACB tones
HAND CLAP: 5 ACB tones
HI HAT: 8 ACB tones
CYMBAL: 8 ACB tones
PERCUSSION: 23 ACB tones
FM: 72 tones
PRESET SAMPLE: 300 tones or greater
USER SAMPLE (imported form SD CARD for playback): Available format: WAV, AIFF
Total time for all samples: Approximately 600 sec (at 44.1 kHz, mono)
* The maximum length of a single audio file that can be imported is approximately 180 seconds (at 44.1 kHz).
Effects
INST FX: THRU, HPF, LPF, LPF/HPF, H BOOST, L BOOST, L/H BOOST, ISOLATOR, TRANSIENT, COMPRESSOR, DRIVE, COMP+DRV, CRUSHER
REVERB: AMBI, ROOM, HALL1, HALL2, PLATE, MOD, HA-DOU
DELAY: DLY, PAN, TAPE ECHO, PITCH SHIFT
MASTER FX: HPF, LPF, LPF/HPF, H BOOST, L BOOST, L/H BOOST, ISOLATOR, TRANSIENT, TRANSIENT2, COMPRESSOR, DRIVE, OVERDRIVE, DISTORTION, FUZZ, CRUSHER, PHASER, FLANGER, SBF, NOISE, FATTENER, VINYL SIM
Other: SIDE CHAIN (for EXT IN), SCATTER (as one of AUTO FILL IN function)
Display
16 characters, 2 line (backlit LCD)
7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
External Storage
SD Card (SDHC supported) for backup/restore function and import sample data
Connectors
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
ASSIGNABLE OUT/TRIGGER OUT (1 – 6) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
EXT IN (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
TRIGGER OUT jack: Miniature phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB port: USB type B (Audio, MIDI)
DC IN jack
Power Supply
AC adaptor
Current Draw
2,000 mA
Accessories
AC adaptor
Owner's manual
Leaflet “USING THE UNIT SAFELY”
- SKU
- TR8S
- Model #
- TR8S
- Barcode
- 930039007718
- Brand
- Roland
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We ask that you research parts carefully before buying.
Purchase of any non-licenced part as a replacement spare part is at your own risk.
Some branded replacement parts also require professional installation to fit correctly.
If in doubt we will be happy to advise further and confirm suitability before purchase.
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Roland TR8S Rhythm Performer - Black
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