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- Condition
- New
- Style
- TR-8s
- Pattern
- Performer
- Dimensions
- 10.38 x 16.13 x 2.38 in
- Weight
- 907 g
- Color
- Black
- Item Type Name
- Roland AIRA Rhythm Performer (TR-8S)
- In the box
- Built-in drum kits and sounds
- Warranty
- See manufacturer's website for details.
Features 9
- Heritage Meets Modern Production: The TR-8S combines the best of its Roland heritage with modern production techniques and professional sound design
- Versatile Kit Design: Design Kits with Authentic TR Drums, Sampled Sounds, and Customizable Effects
- Authentic TR Drum Machine Sounds: The TR-8S has every sound from the most sought-after TR drum machines, with detailed circuit-models of the 808, 606, 909, 707, 727, and even several modified versions
- Flexible Sample Import Options: Pull from the extensive collection of preset samples, or import your own mono or stereo sounds using the SD card slot
- Advanced Sound Manipulation: Adjust decay and tuning and alter sample start points, speed, and direction
- Hybrid Sound Creation: Create a kit entirely from samples or mix and match with TR sounds for genre-defying drum tracks that demand attention
- Comprehensive Effects Processing: TR-8S effects include delay on a rim-shot, overdrive on a kick, filters on toms and cymbals, and precision reverb on selected instruments
- Performance-Ready Kit Storage: Both Instrument and Master Effects, along with their precise settings, are saved with each kit, making your productions always performance-ready
- Enhanced Workflow Software: The free TR-EDITOR significantly enhances the workflow of the TR-8S, providing an easy-to-use graphical interface with expanded visual controls and organizational tools that further amplify the TR's creative possibilities
Description
Born of the most famous and influential drum machines ever made, the TR-8S combines the best of its Roland heritage with modern production techniques and professional sound design. The result? A forward- thinking, performance-tuned instrument unlike any other. Build your dream kit from the most iconic drum sounds of all time, plus the finest selection of samples from our vast library—or import your own custom samples. Tap, tune, and tweak with hands-on controls and production tools that make your patterns move and groove. And why keep this kind of percussive power confined to the studio? The TR-8S was literally made to play live. From the Manufacturer Born of the most famous and influential drum machines ever made, the TR-8S combines the best of its Roland heritage with modern production techniques and professional sound design. The result? A forward-thinking, performance-tuned instrument unlike any other.Build your dream kit from the most iconic drum sounds of all time, plus the finest selection of samples from our vast library—or import your own custom samples. Tap, tune, and tweak with hands-on controls and production tools that make your patterns move and groove. And why keep this kind of percussive power confined to the studio? The TR-8S was literally made to play live.
Specs 20
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Brand | Roland |
| Model Name | Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer | Advanced Drum Machine with Classic TR Drum Sounds | ACB Technology |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 10.38 x 16.13 x 2.38 inches |
| Item Weight | 907 g |
| Brand Name | Roland |
| Model Number | TR-8S |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| UPC | 761294512111 632317256568 663185955604 736724294448 736724310193 |
| Item Highlight | Advanced Drum Machine with Classic TR Drum Sounds Including the TR-808, TR-909, TR-707, TR-727, TR-606 and CR-78, 128 Kits |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 11, 18 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Set Name | TR-8s |
| Item Type Name | Roland AIRA Rhythm Performer (TR-8S) |
| Part Number | TR-8S |
| Finish Type | Polished |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Item Dimensions | 10.38 x 16.13 x 2.38 inches |
| Connector Type | Input jack, output jack, DC IN jack |
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This is one amazingly fun machine!
Style: TR-8s
Pattern Name: Performer
*I had some more time with it, and just started using it as a midi controller for both Reason 10, and Ableton Live 9, and it worked great. It's an audio/midi interface, and transfers both over the USB which is awesome. Sequencing my DAW rhythm tracks is so much more fun on the TR-8S, you can program your drums just the same as if you were sequencing the on-board sounds, it works the exact same way. Or, if you prefer using the onboard sounds you can just send it in as audio. For ever application I have used the TR-8S it has exceeded my expectations big time! I have made quite a few purchases this year, the GAS is real, and this, plus the Novation Circuit, are the ones that blew me away. It's also aesthetically pleasing IMO.* Just got this recently, and still have a lot of features to learn, and master, and there are A LOT of features! I also have the TB-3 which works very well with this, and they sound great together. Hooking all my gear up, and getting it all synced was pretty easy. The sound quality on this is really amazing, and all the ways you have to tweak your patterns makes this a real treat to play live. My absolute favorite part of this device is all the variations you can add to each pattern, and the either auto/manual fill you can set anywhere between 2 and 32 steps. That plus shuffle can make these really come alive, and not sound repetitive or stale. The built in models of all the classic roland machines sound really incredible. I'm not the person to side by side compare them to the originals and say they're 100%, and I'm not looking for that anyways. I just love how amazing they sound. The presets are pretty awesome, and really help give a feel for what this can do, as well as, help you get started with your own patterns. This device is easy to use, very easy to tweak live, easy to get tons of variations either automated or done live, and it sounds really phenomenal! It's easy to get up, and going out of the box, but there's definitely enough features here to keep me learning for a while! It even has the ability to add flams, and you can control the gap between the flam hits! As an actual drummer that to me is a really cool feature, among many others. Don't know if this helps anyone trying to decide. But I at least wanted to let everyone know I wasn't disappointed with what I got, and actually received a bit more than I expected from it, and and I am more than happy. If that ever changes as I learn, and master the machine I will update this.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2018 by Jonathan Cook
Very fun and user friendly. Great sounds!
Style: TR-8s
Pattern Name: Performer
I had been looking for a drum machine for a while to help with writing music. I was going to get a simple and cheap machine with a few kits. I am so glad I didn't. Even though it is pricy, it is well worth it. There is so much customization on this machine and so many variables can be tweaked to get the sound you want. There are constant times I am listening to music online and can hear sounds I have heard on this drum machine so it's cool to know I can replicate these beats with a drum kit I can build in the machine. The first day I got it I was pretty much able to play with it right out of the box. If I had a question it was very easy to find in the user manual. The design is slick. Only con for me is it feels a little light and fragile. But I resolved that by getting a hardshell case with foam protection from Harbor freight (Apache 4800 case). What I really like is that this thing was built to be played live. Even though I bought it for writing, I know I can confidently take this gear out on a show and provide high quality sound. I work in the audio visual industry and was able to hook this gear up to some pro audio subwoofers and speakers we use for big events and the quality was amazing. Definitely a great buy!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2018 by Robert Avila
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Style: TR-8s
Pattern Name: Performer
Product was excellent, fast shipping. Great customer service!
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2026 by Debby Johnson
Great for going DAWless
Style: TR-8s
Pattern Name: Performer
I have nothing against using computers to produce music but the recording set-up I'm using these days is new digital gear with an old school hands on feel.Maybe just a touch of menu diving.Hence a Tascam DP-24SD rather than a laptop.The Roland TR-8S fits this catagory perfectly. It's a new school machine with an old school feel and all the great old school Roland drum kits. I purchased a TR-6S earlier in the year because I remembered how much fun 16 step sequencers were to mess around with in the late 80's-early 90's. I liked the TR-6S so much I upgraded to it's big brother. Same great sounds but now I have way more hands on control. Most importantly,though,is that I have more instrument tracks and the outputs I need to record individual drums to individual tracks on the Tascam,giving me much more control with mixing and post-production.Six dry mono outputs are perfect for keeping with an old school approach,and if I want to record wet signals I can go through the stereo outputs. And hey,my TR-6S isn't redundant because it's nice and portable. I can use it to come up with ideas that can then be moved onto the TR-8S. I'll probably even chain them together at some point,maybe have the little guy playing some basslines or something. A great piece of gear if one is going DAWless. Now that the bug has bitten I'll probably take it further and buy a true analog machine but I'm glad I got this one first.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2023 by Michael Pickle
Get one it rocks
Style: TR-8s
Pattern Name: Performer
Beast still flagship Don't get me wrong. I love a tr1000 but until I can afford one this is it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2026 by Daniel Ferguson
Very entertaining and quick to start with the basics
Style: TR-8s
Pattern Name: Performer
The TR-8S has been a lot of fun. This is my first drum machine/rhythm performer. I didn’t know a lot about features to look for. It is very intuitive to use and I had some simple patterns running after first opening it. I’ve been reading through the the manual and watching videos of its capability and realize there is a lot of really great features and more to learn! Def update to the latest FW when you get it (make sure you follow the instructions completely) and then download the “TR editor” from Roland’s web site. It provides some very cool control/setup/config features.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2022 by mjm
Not exactly what I thought
Style: TR-8s
Pattern Name: Performer
Lots of menu diving and lack make the TR-8S a tedious experience in my opinion. There’s no way to know what note you are, only turn the knobs. It produces VERY GOOD sounds, though. I can tell it’s a great drum machine but it’s not exactly what I expected / looking for.
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024 by Adrianoyb
Very nice groovebox
Style: TR-8s
Pattern Name: Performer
Really nice sounds for a good price. Really surprised by this groove box from Roland. I was looking to improve the quality of my beats and was searching for a nice addition to my Korg M3 and Radias. The sounds are really good and up to date. You got of course the usual Roland kits plus a lot more. You got a lot of settings that are real time: edit, add Fx, use the auto fill-in or scatter effect to create nice break. You can create complex rhythm quite easily, download new drum kits from Roland's Aira website. Only downside is the 100% cheap plastic feeling but well the price is not too high. Very good groovebox Last update is 2.0 so far. If you
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Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2020 by M. Nicolas