Roland AIRA TR-6S Rhythm Performer

The Roland TR-6S Rhythm Composer provides you with the same level of functionality as its older sibling. One of the most unique features of the TR-6S is the inclusion of all the most sought-after TR drum machines. Whether you desire classic 808s, 909s, 707s, or even 606s. This authentic recreation will make you feel like anything is possible Feel empowered by the vast array of opportunities the TR-6S grants you. Whether you want to reinforce natural drums, making beats in public, or even use it as an interface. With this sequencer in your set-up, you'll be able to emulate the hits of the day and trends of tomorrow. Anything, potentially, is possible.

Inspiring rhythms

The TR-6S provides you with up to six tracks of sequencing. It's hard to believe that so many iconic sounds can be easily stored in such a compact form. Thanks to the intuitive sequencer, faders and knobs, you'll be making hard hitting beats in next to no time. The hands-on nature of the sequencer provides total manipulation of every single aspect. When performing and recording with the TR-6S it'll feel like you've been taken back in time to the golden-age of music making.

The real thing

There's no knock-offs or poor emulations here. All sounds included in the TR-6S are as close as it gets to the real thing. You'll have the iconic sounds of the 606, 707, 808 and 909 at your finger-tips. Seriously, each sound behaves just like its vintage predecessor. The beauty of modern technology grants you with the ability to mix and match these sounds to create interesting hybrid rhythms. This enables you to achieve and create your own signature sounds.

Push your creativity boundaries to the limits

Feel inspired by the whole host of features available on the TR-6S. Drive the internal gain beyond its limits to achieve unique saturation and natural forms of compression. For dynamic control and punch, adjust the on-board compressor. The inclusion of tempo delays introduces a unique sense of depth and unpredictability that's sure to continually enhance and inspire any rhythm. This is no one-trick-pony. The seemingly infinite number of options available will rejuvenate your approach to the way that you perform and make music.

Features

• Six-track version of the TR-8S in a compact and affordable package

• Detailed circuit models of the Roland TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, TR-707, and more

• Large preset sample library with support for custom user samples

• FM sound engine for futuristic tones

• Mix and match sounds for exotic hybrid drum kits

• Advanced sequencer with sub-steps, flam, step-loop, motion recording, and more

• Runs on four AA batteries or USB bus power

• Also functions as a high-quality USB audio/MIDI interface

Specifications

• User Drum Kit: 128

• User Patterns: 128

• Step Sequencer:

  • 6 instrument parts

  • 16 steps per 1 variation

  • 8 (A - H) variations per 1 pattern

  • 2 Fill-in patterns per 1 pattern

• INST tone:

  • BASS DRUM: 11 ACB tones

  • SNARE DRUM: 8 ACB tones

  • TOM: 19 ACB tones

  • RIM SHOT: 3 ACB tones

  • HAND CLAP: 5 ACB tones

  • HI HAT: 8 ACB tones

  • CYMBAL: 8 ACB tones

  • PERCUSSION: 24 ACB tones

  • FM: 66 tones

  • PRESET SAMPLE: 300 tones or greater

  • Total time for all samples: Approximately 600 sec (at 44.1 kHz, mono)

• Effects:

  • INST FX: THRU, HPF, LPF, LPF/HPF, H BOOST, L BOOST, L/H BOOST, ISOLATOR, TRANSIENT, COMPRESSOR, DRIVE, COMP+DRV, CRUSHER, SATURATOR, FREQ SHIFT, RING MOD, SPREAD

  • REVERB: AMBI, ROOM, HALL1, HALL2, PLATE, MOD

  • DELAY: DLY, PAN, TAPE ECHO

  • 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

  • Other: SCATTER (as one of AUTO FILL IN function), SIDE CHAIN

• Display: 16 characters, 2 line (backlit LCD)

• External Storage: SD Card (SDHC supported) for backup/restore function and import sample data

• Connectors:

  • PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type

  • OUT(L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type

  • MIDI: (IN, OUT) connectors

  • USB port: USB B type (Audio, MIDI)

• Power Supply:

  • Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4

  • Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4

  • Obtained via USB port (USB bus power)

• Current Draw: 500 mA

• Expected battery life under continuous use:

  • Alkaline battery: Approx. 4.5 hours

  • Ni-MH battery: Approx. 5.5 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.)

• Dimensions: 224(W) x 132(D) x 60.1(H) mm

• Weight (including batteries): 705g

• Accessories:

  • Leaflet "Read Me First"

  • Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4

• Product Code: TR-6S