Matt Barber - Welcome Back! Live DAWless Synth Jam - Oberheim OB-8, Jupiter 6, Juno 6, ESQ1, DW-8000

video upload by Matt Barber - Sounds from The Sandbox

"As I get things back together in the studio and try some different layouts here is a quick live jam of a little funky riff I was playing around with. I ended up playing a similar lead part on the Oberheim OB-8, then the Roland Jupiter 6, and then the Roland VK-7 combo organ over a bass line I forgot to lay down towards the beginning. Kinda fun and chill, definitely some retro 80's sounds....enjoy!

Other gear used.
Drums: Oberhiem DX Stretch, Roland TR-8S, Korg DDD-1
Arps: Korg PolySix, Roland Jupiter 4, Access Virus TI
Plucks and Bell like tones: Ensoniq ESQ-1, Korg DW-8000, Roland Juno 6, Sequential Prophet Rev 2
Bass: Berhinger Poly D, Pro 1, Korg Volca Bass
Voice Pad - Roland D50
Various Delays and Reverbs"

The Iconic Vintage Roland Drum Machines

video upload by MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK

"ROLAND TR-505, TR-606, TR-626, TR-707, TR-808, TR-909 and CR-78 ACB modelled drum machine emulations on the ROLAND TR-8S."

"Lesson packs also available for one-time purchase on Patreon."
https://www.patreon.com/woodypianoshack
https://woodypianoshack.com

declassicfied birds: Korg KR-55 externally triggered and synced

video upload by ohm_studi_ohm

"The Korg Rhythm 55 (KR-55) is a very nice and punchy sounding rhythm unit that is also very easily modifiable. Adding clock sync, trigger inputs and audio outputs is really just a matter of soldering some wires in the right places and connecting them to sockets. (well if you want a proprer 24 PPQN DinSync you need to add some components for the clocking part).
Here is a demo of a unit that has 10 trigger inputs sequenced by the Roland TR-8s and which audio is running into the TR-8s too in order to add FX.
All drum sounds are from the KR-55.
You can also still have the built in KR-55 patterns running and play/record some more parts on top of them if you like. So sync and play at the same time.
By enabling external sequencing the trigger inputs mod broadens the KR-55 territory and you can hear that is can easily fit into contemporary musical genres.
One peculiar thing about this unit is that it has 12 sounds but only 10 trigger possibilities. Indeed the 2 toms and 2 congas share the same trigger so there is no way in this unit to have both toms and congas sound at the same time. There is a very nice technical article about this drum machine if you’re interested in such knowledge here: https://electricdruid.net/analogue-dr..."

Dub Techno Live Performance (with Push 3, Roland TR-8S, Access Virus TI-2) #jamuary2025

video upload by Thoow

"It´s been a while. First video after a year long break. Good to be back!

Dub Techno Live Performance - the studio sessions. Setup: Ableton Push 3 stand alone, Roland TR-8S, Access Virus TI-2, Midi Fighter Twister.

My first set using the newly acquired Virus TI-2 for dub chords. Sequenced by the Push3 in stand alone mode. Drums from the TR-8S, controls over filters and reverb via Midi Fighter Twister."

GRPA4 Synthesizer: music and sounds exploration

video uploads by Davide Micheli

"In this series of videos I used the GRPA4 analog synthesizer to explore and experiment some of the sound possibilities in electronic music and beyond.
The GRPA4 is suitable for creating dynamic and very entangled situations in electronic music and sounds.
To emphasize the rhythm and sequence of sounds created with the GRPA4, I inserted a very simple rhythmic pattern of the Roland TR-8S electronic drums machine synchronized via midi with the GRPA4 by means of CUBASE.
In this first video I inserted some initial vocal notes with the GRP 22 Vocoder.
In the other videos of the series dedicated to the GRPA4 that follow, I continue to explore the sound possibilities of the synthesizer arriving, in the last video of the series, to add a part of an chords amrony using a piano. This demonstrates once again the possibility of using electronic synthesizers together with more traditional instruments with success.

ITALIAN
In questa serie di video ho utilizzato il sintetizzatore analogico GRPA4 per esplorare e sperimentare alcune delle possibilità sonore nella musica elettronica e non solo.
Il GRPA4 è adatto per creare situazioni dinamiche e molto intrecciate nella musica elettronica e nei suoni.
Per enfatizzare il ritmo e la sequenza dei suoni creati con il GRPA4, ho inserito un pattern ritmico molto semplice della drum machine elettronica Roland TR-8S sincronizzato via midi con il GRPA4 tramite CUBASE.
In questo primo video ho inserito alcune note vocali iniziali con il Vocoder GRP 22.
Negli altri video della serie dedicati al GRPA4 che seguono, continuo ad esplorare le possibilità sonore del sintetizzatore arrivando, nell'ultimo video della serie, ad aggiungere una parte di un'armonia di accordi utilizzando un pianoforte. Ciò dimostra ancora una volta la possibilità di utilizzare i sintetizzatori elettronici insieme a strumenti più tradizionali con successo."

RECORDING COMPARISION ORIGINAL vs. CASSETTE TAPE (1988) | How does it sound?

video upload by ONEPOLYMER

"A highly scientific comparison between the original 24bit/48kHz recording and an old SONY XR 90 Type IV compact cassette. Recorded on a TASCAM 234 Syncaset from 1988.

How will it sound? How much does it cost? And most importantly, who the heck really needs that?

If you want to know more, please don't watch and hit the notification Glocke! 😅

Cheers,
onepolymer

PS: Synthesizer used during recording:

Roland TR-8S & Modor DR-2 : Drums
MURMUX v3 : Pads
Studio Electronics SE-3X : Bass
Studio Electronics CODE : Main melody
Sequential Prophet 10 : Counter melody"

Roland TR-8S AIRA Rhythm Performer with Sample Playback

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Roland TR-8S // Korg Emx // ASM Hydrasynth // Novation Bass Station II // MPC One - Dawless Trance

video upload by SIDEKICKCLUB

"A return to the world of Dawless music creation. Drums from the Roland TR8S, synths and midi sequences from the Korg Emx, Bass from the bass station 2, Lead from the Hydrasynth.
All running into the mpc one for fx and general mixing and a 'fade to grey' type effect controlled on the mpc one by the Novation launch control XL.

MPC One Audio inputs have been expanded by the connection of a Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 interface.

Mixing isn’t perfect but I enjoy stepping away from the DAW sometimes for a more fluid musical experience."

3rd Wave Analog Core Synth Soundset

video upload by Creative Spiral

"This sound set includes 100 new synth patches for the 3rd Wave, focused on the hybrid analog capabilities of the synth. Lots of classic/vintage synth inspired sounds, famous song patches, binaural stereo stacks and modern analog designs. https://sounddesign.sellfy.store/p/3r...

I've made hundreds of sound designs on this great synth, using all the various engines, including PPG, modern wavetables and the new sample engine -- but this sound set is focused entirely on the hybrid analog / VA capabilities of the synth. Dozens of famous song tone patches are included, and classic analog sounds inspired by legendary vintage synths: Sequential Prophets, Oberheim OBs, Roland Jupiters, Yamaha GX and CS, and Moogs,plus modern sound designs that take advantage of the extensive capabilities of the 3rd Wave.

The sound set is available here:
https://sounddesign.sellfy.store/p/3r...

The patches inspired by famous artists/songs include ones by: Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, MUSE, Tears for Fears, Toto, The Cars, Boards of Canada, Prince, RUSH, Daft Punk, M83, Stranger Things, Blade Runner, Harold Faltermeyer, Foreigner, Journey, Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Talk Talk, Van Halen, Thom Yorke, Radiohead, Steven Wilson, Adam Holzman, Michael Jackson and more.

The demo video features about half the patches included in the soundset... there are 50+ more patches as well! The sound in the demo video is direct from the synth, using only onboard 3rd Wave effects, and no external effects added. The drums in a few of the demos are from a Roland TR-8S.

0:00 PAD Analog Core Intro
0:32 SYN Subdivisions (Rush)
1:32 BAS LED Around the World (Daft Punk)
2:08 LED Uniglare Arp
3:05 PAD M83 Outro (M83)
4:07 SYN Any Colour (Pink Floyd)
4:28 BRS All My Love (Led Zeppelin)
4:52 SPL Stranger Things (Stranger Things)
5:36 KEY No Quarter (Led Zeppelin)
5:55 SPL Noisy Planet Arp
7:00 SYN BAS KEY Axel F (Beverly Hills Cop)
7:51 SYN Waiting for a Girl (Foreigner)
8:13 SYN Welcome Machine (Pink Floyd)
8:40 LED Pink Dogs (Pink Floyd)
9:15 STR Supersaw Strings
9:41 BRS Blade Runner (Vangelis)
10:53 SYN Separate Ways (Journey)
11:25 SYN Rule The World (Tears for Fears)
11:59 SYN Mays Prophet (Lyle Mays)
12:21 SYN Muse Uprising (MUSE)
12:53 SPL PadBass Split Stack
14:05 SYN Just What I Needed (The Cars)
14:37 BRS Toto Africa (Toto)
15:14 SYN Save a Prayer (Duran Duran)
15:34 STR Orchestra Binaural
15:58 LED Lets Go (The Cars)
16:35 BAS BoC ROYGBIV (Boards of Canada)
17:03 BRS Don't Forget About Me (Simple Minds)
17:30 SPL Arp Split Stack
18:52 BRS Camera Eye (Rush)
19:55 SYN Tom Sawyer (Rush)
20:23 BRS Vital Signs (Rush)
20:38 KEY EP Pluck Pad
21:08 BRS 1999 (Prince)
21:26 SYN Doves Cry (Prince)
21:34 SPL Arpple Pad
22:29 BRS VH Jump (Van Halen)
23:03 LED CreativeSpiral Lead
23:33 KEY Yorkeything
24:16 LED Take On Me (A-ha)
24:35 BRS It's My Life (Talk Talk)
24:54 SPL Guitar Palm Pulse
25:40 KEY Dawn Chorus (Thom Yorke)
26:39 BRS Concert Brass
27:01 LED Robot Rock (Daft Punk)
27:20 LED Holzman Regret (Steven Wilson)
27:51 BAS Punchit
28:33 SPL Ticking Clock
29:33 STR Smooth Stack
30:13 KEY Everything Right (Radiohead)
31:00 PAD Slop Hop Outro

Latest Firmware - Optimized for Analog Sounds
Update to Latest Firmware Before installing the patches on your 3rd Wave, make sure you have the latest release of the 3rd Wave firmware installed. (v1.8d as of time of release of this sound set) There have been several important firmware updates since launch including addition of vintage voice modeling, free running oscillators, adjustments to the VA oscillators, new envelope retrigger modes and unison glide settings. You can download the firmware updates from the official Groove Synthesis website, here: https://www.groovesynthesis.com/support/"

Intro/Violet | Moyka Synth Cover (Instrumental)

video upload by Jezza M

"I swapped a few of my synths around this time, and focused more on the monosynths for this cover of 'Intro' and 'Violet' by Moyka! I extended 'Intro' slightly too here as well

New addition to the family is my Korg MS-20 mini, so I am finally at a place where I feel as if I am able to not use any VSTs - everything you hear is being done by the synths you see. As always, a one-take recording (with a few mistakes - I am doing it live!) but it took a good few tries to get this one right.

Enjoy!!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nerd alert!

Top left is my Korg MS-20 mini. Not really being used to its full potential here, just for the vocal line, but it can do some really freaky things as it is semi-modular. Watch this space, I hope to do something to show it off better soon

Just in front is my Roland JU-06A. Not analog, but that doesn't really matter, as you can hear how good it sounds on the arpeggiators throughout Violet

Bottom left is my Moog Subsequent 37. I needn't say any more. Absolute beast, does the bass and then provides an additional bass arp

To the right is a Roland TR-8S. Very powerful little drum machine, although does lack a song mode, hence the frantic changing of patterns

Occasional visitor to the video is my Sequential Prophet Rev2. My only keyboard polysynth, hence I use it mostly for pads!"

Chucky Skinned Roland TR-8S Drum Machine

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64 GREAT DRUM PATTERNS! BETTER THAN A TR-808? Demo of Roland Rhythm Performer TR-8S

video upload by Microflat

"This video will demo the Roland Rhythm Performer TR-8S, a powerful next-generation 'drum machine' with a huge collection of complex patterns and a multitude of sample drum kits, TR sounds, effects, filters etc. It was released in 2018. This video will demo the sound of the initial 64 drum patterns of a total of 128 built-in patterns. I am just 'scratching the surface' of this extremely capable drum machine.

Video clips were recorded in 4K (60 fps) on a Panasonic Lumix GH5 and were edited in Adobe Premiere Pro. Audio was recorded in 96 KHz 32 bit on a Solid State Logic SSL 2+ thunderbolt 3 interface straight into an iPad Pro running Cubasis 3. All audio output effects are default Roland TR-8S."

ARTURIA ASTROLAB DEMO featuring TR-8S

video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo of ARTURIA ASTROLAB synthesizer stage keyboard and ROLAND TR-86 drum machine.

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK
► https://woodypianoshack.com"

“Down In The Park”
Ashes Bass & Lead
SOHouse

“Sadeness”
A Winter’s Night
CR-78S

“Dreamland”
Lily’s Dream
Sambawork

“Christian”
3AM Rain
CR-78S

“Lemon Tree”
Celestial Organs
Flying Objects

“Kids”
Galaxy 6x6
Where’s Wally

Bad Gear - The Dark Knight

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world’s most-hated audio tools. We can all agree that Roland created a few quite respectable drum machine like the Roland TR-808 , Roland TR-909 , Roland TR-606 and Roland TR-707 . However, since then their target demographic has dwindled: analog enjoyers have joined the Cult of Uli, people willing to RTFM are using next-generation Scandinavian abaci like Elektron Digitakt or Elektron Octatrack and real musicians switched to computers decades ago.

Today we are going to talk about Roland TR-8s. This 2018 flagship rhythm performer not only boasts a design language that clearly focuses on inner beauty - it also combines the played-out sounds of the 80s with the workflow of a 90s ROMpler.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
00:57 Overview Roland TR8s
01:34 Sound Generators ( ACB , PCM Samples , User , FM Drum Synth )
01:55 Updates ( Roland CR-78 )
02:05 User Interface , Sound Parameters
02:20 Menu Diving
02:34 Kits, LFO
02:42 Buttons , Akai MPC - Style Pad
02:52 Sequencer , Workflow, Swing, Accents, Fills
03:29 Additional Features (Rolls, Substeps, Microtiming )
03:41 Motion Recording , Parameter Locks ,
03:57 Limitations, Melodies, 808 Bass
04:16 FX ( Roland SP-404 - Style Vinyl Effect )
04:46 What else? ( SD Card , Computer Integration, Thanks)
05:35 Hate
05:58 Jam 1 (Triple Roland TB-3 Jam)
06:53 Jam 2 ( Elektro )
07:47 Finale ( Footwork / Juke )
08:17 Verdict"

Roland GAIA 2 + TR-8S "Earth's Calling" - synth jam by gattobus

video upload by gattobus

"A quick jam with GAIA 2 and TR-8S.
I'm using a tone I have just created, called 'PolyPrisma' and a Drumkit composed mainly of CR-78 ACB models that were added in the latest TR-8S 3.0 update.

Just a synth and a drum machine, no other gear involved and no external effects added.
Everything's been recorded straight to my audio interface.

I hope you like it!

Cheers!"

Roland Announces FANTOM EX Upgrade

video uploads by RolandChannel

"Major Upgrade Package for the Flagship FANTOM Synthesizers Adds ACB Modeling, New V-Piano and ZEN-Core Model Expansions, and More"
Full press release further below.

Playlist:
Roland FANTOM EX Upgrade Josh Blair Interview
Roland FANTOM EX Upgrade Sound Demos
Roland FANTOM EX Upgrade Install Guide

User demo video from Gattobus:

FANTOM EX - ACB JUPITER-8 Tone Programming Experience

video upload by gattobus

"In this video I wanted to make you feel the Analog Circuit Behavior of the JP-8 on the new FANTOM-EX update. A hands on programming experience starting from scratch!

WARNING:
Mind your volume levels, there are some serious filter sweeping frequencies that may caught you unprepared!!! :D

Enjoy!"

Press release follows:

"Major Upgrade Package for the Flagship FANTOM Synthesizers Adds ACB Modeling, New V-Piano and ZEN-Core Model Expansions, and More

Los Angeles, CA, Nov. 7, 2023 — Roland announces the FANTOM EX Upgrade, a powerful new system expansion for the company’s FANTOM 6, 7, and 8 synthesizer models. Bounding with exciting new features and workflow enhancements, the user-installable FANTOM EX Upgrade supercharges Roland’s premier synthesizer series with even more creative firepower. The most significant update in FANTOM’s history expands and enriches the core platform with powerful Analog Circuit Behavior technology, two new grand pianos, JD-800 and n/zyme Model Expansions, studio-grade reverb effects, and more. Available for purchase on Roland Cloud, this value-packed upgrade is a must-have for current and future FANTOM owners.

Introduced in 2019, FANTOM was designed as an evolving creative hub that continually grows through sound expansion, software integration, and user-requested features. The FANTOM EX Upgrade integrates a host of sound engine and system enhancements, launching the FANTOM platform far beyond the impressive capabilities of previous versions. In development for many months, this important upgrade embodies Roland’s ongoing dedication to its flagship synth and the worldwide FANTOM community.

JUPITER-8 and SH-101 ACB Expansions
Roland’s acclaimed Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) is the core technology behind AIRA products such as the TR-8S and SYSTEM-8, as well as the extensive Legendary series of software instruments on Roland Cloud. ACB brings an authentic analog sound experience to life in the digital realm, faithfully recreating analog circuitry and all their interactive behaviors at a deep component level.

Realized through new engineering breakthroughs, the processor-intensive ACB architecture is now available to FANTOM owners with the JUPITER-8 ACB and SH-101 ACB Expansions in the FANTOM EX Upgrade. These circuit-level recreations of influential Roland synths offer all the latest ACB advancements, including Circuit Mod and Condition functions for dialing in varying degrees of vintage character.

Two Concert-Class Acoustic Pianos
The FANTOM EX Upgrade features two deeply expressive grands primed to elevate stage and studio endeavors with Roland’s renowned piano performance. Additionally, FANTOM’s V-Piano interface has been refreshed with an attractive new graphical design.

Originally developed for the flagship RD-2000 stage piano, the German Concert V-Piano Expansion 01 is a versatile and inspiring instrument with a rich, powerful, and detailed voice. The SuperNATURAL Acoustic Piano 3 Expansion offers 15 distinctive sounds, from bright, dynamic tones for stage playing to dark, moody variations for ambient explorations.

JD-800 and n/zyme Model Expansions
The FANTOM EX Upgrade also includes two of Roland’s most recent Model Expansion titles, driven by the ZEN-Core engine for advanced sonic range and performance versatility.
Combining the original JD-800 waveforms with advanced modeling techniques, the JD-800 Model Expansion puts the gleaming tone and monster sound-shaping potential of this vintage digital icon inside FANTOM.

The n/zyme Model Expansion is a thoroughly modern instrument with an all-new synth engine developed for the FANTOM environment. Combining wavetable oscillator layers, phase and shape modulation, resonant filters, and two powerful Step LFOs, n/zyme is a highly interactive music tool that sparks endless creative explorations.

Effect and Workflow Enhancements
The FANTOM EX Upgrade further enhances the synthesizer’s smooth workflow and deep feature set. New Shimmer Reverb and Modulation Reverb algorithms instantly infuse any sound with spaciousness and intense harmonic color. FANTOM’s DAW control has been expanded with profiles for Steinberg Cubase and PreSonus Studio One. Additionally, the Master FX processor includes new preset templates for faster workflow and refreshed graphical interfaces for the Mastering Comp and Mastering EQ sections.

Availability & Pricing
The Roland FANTOM series, including the FANTOM 6, FANTOM 7, and FANTOM 8, are available in the U.S. for: $3,499, $3,899, and $4,199, respectively. The Roland FANTOM EX Upgrade is now available for $199."

Halloween Movie Theme Song Synth Jam (#Roland TR-8s, #Novation Peak, #Arturia MiniFreak)

video upload by Koji Kobura

"Halloween Movie Theme Song Synth Jam (#Roland TR-8s, #Novation Peak, #Arturia MiniFreak)"

Oberheim OB-X8 Backlash Refill Pack

video upload by Barb

"This demo is a sneak peek of a refill pack for the OB-X8 that will add new sounds to the original Backlash soundset. You will find 24 new programs and 24 new doubles. The full pack is now 80 programs and 48 doubles.

The recording :
This audio recording uses no compression or EQ.
Some sounds have been recorded full dry, others have different type of reverbs. Some few others have a bit of delay. You have details of FX used on each extract.
For the drums parts, a Roland TR-8S has been used, loaded with samples recorded from the Backlash set. Some are raw, others have been edited to give more differents types of sounds.

This refill pack also provides these additionnal one shot drums and basses samples of the OB-X8 in wave format.

Thanks !

For any other infos on this set, please check the product page :

https://www.barbandco.com/store/p314/...

Intro 00:00
Blades Of Memory 00:09
Bowed Contra 00:37
Dark Mood Pad 01:06
Depth Gauge 01:27
Woo Bass 01:40
Heroic Chorus 01:56
Chopped Soul 02:17
To LA And Back 02:42
Mecha Lead 03:01
Pillow Keys 03:20
Rich Man Sitar 03:45
No Delay Needed : 03:52
Glass Collapsing 04:03
Rough Pulse 04:17
Solina Style 04:42
Street Fair 05:14
Victorious ! 05:26
Matrix Marauder 05:45
Synth Orchestra 06:12
Valerie 06:26
Out Filter 06:36
Glue Bass 06:50
Kill'em All ! 07:01"

Roland TR-8S v3.0/TR-6S v2.0 Firmware Update Adds Roland CR-78 & TR-808 Chromatic Bass Instrument

Overview video upload by RolandChannel

"The TR-8S and TR-6S Rhythm Performers continue their sonic evolution with TR-8S v3.0 and TR-6S v2.0 updates. These free upgrades add new instruments and features to the Rhythm Performers, including the legendary Roland CR-78 CompuRhythm and TR-808 Chromatic Bass. Plus, the TR-EDITOR gets a refresh with compact mode for smaller displays.

In this video, you’ll learn about the new enhancements added with the TR-8S v3.0 and TR-6S v2.0 updates:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 CompuRhythm CR-78 ACB Model
05:26 TR-808 Chromatic Bass

The original CR-78 CompuRhythm was launched in 1978 as the first mass-produced programmable rhythm machine. Now, the TR captures that magic with pristine ACB CR sounds, including 14 instruments and original preset patterns, as well as updated advanced patterns to pepper your beats with CR-78 zest. Plus, discover an array of new parameter controls to push the CR-78 into new sonic dimensions.

Tuned 808 basslines are a staple in genres like trap, hip-hop, electro, and other styles of electronic music. The new 808 Chromatic Bass instrument allows you to use motion recording to tune basslines with legit 808 bass sounds directly from the TR-8S and TR-6S—no DAW required.

To learn more about the TR-8S v3.0 update, please visit: https://www.roland.com/global/product...

To learn more about the TR-6S v2.0 update, please visit: https://www.roland.com/global/product...

To read about the CR-78 history, please visit:
https://articles.roland.com/cr-78-the..."

*NEW V3.00* Roland TR8S & TR6S (V2) with CR78 and Chromatic 808

video upload by Starsky Carr

"NEW FIRMWARE for the TR8S gives us an ACB model of the classic CR-78 in addition to a tuneable 808 kick. Use CTRL to tune by semitones for super easy 808 subs.

The CR78 tones are all tweak able, with decay and tuning plus attack on the kick, snappy on the snare and a metallic clang on the hats.

We also have the original CR78 rhythms... Bossa Nova here we come... :)"

And the press release:

"Free Updates Add an ACB Model of the Classic CR-78 CompuRhythm Drum Machine and a New TR-808 Chromatic Bass Instrument

Los Angeles, CA, Sept. 12, 2023 — Roland announces significant system updates for the popular TR-8S and TR-6S Rhythm Performer products. Available as free downloads, TR-8S Version 3.0 and TR-6S Version 2.0 feature an authentic ACB model of the CR-78 CompuRhythm—an influential Roland rhythm machine from the late 1970s—plus a new TR-808 Chromatic Bass instrument for creating basslines. The companion TR-EDITOR app has also been updated with a compact UI option for more efficient operation on smaller displays.

The TR-8S and TR-6S carry on the long-running legacy of Roland rhythm machines, bringing legendary sounds together with the latest technologies and a host of fresh performance tools for today’s musicians, producers, and DJs. These powerful instruments feature authentic models of important TR products from the company’s history, including the TR-808, TR-909, TR-707, TR-727, and TR-606. With the addition of the CR-78 CompuRhythm, the TR-8S and TR-6S now offer the most complete collection of classic Roland rhythm machines available in hardware form.

TR drum machines have driven music culture for decades, forming the backbone of hip-hop, pop, and electronic styles and defining the sound of multiple genres and subgenres. Introduced in 1978, the CR-78 was a direct predecessor of the TR-808 and the first mass-produced programmable rhythm machine. Its distinctive sound has left its own indelible footprint on pop classics from the 1980s and beyond, and it remains highly sought-after in the vintage marketplace.

Brought to life with Roland’s ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) technology, the CR-78 model offers every sound and nearly all preset patterns from the original analog hardware. It also includes new patterns and advanced sound design capabilities made possible with the modern ACB approach.

Along with the CR-78, the TR-8S and TR-6S updates add a newly developed TR-808 Chromatic Bass instrument. The sound of the TR-808 bass drum revolutionized popular music with its deep, rich sub-bass and punchy quality. Clever producers began using samples of this revered instrument to play the sound chromatically, creating a new hybrid voice that fills the role of both kick drum and bass. The TR-808 Chromatic Bass instrument puts this ability at the user’s fingertips, allowing them to create tuned basslines with the versatile TR-808 bass drum in the TR-8S and TR-6S.

The free TR-EDITOR for macOS and Windows significantly enhances the workflow of the TR-8S and TR-6S, providing an easy-to-use graphical interface with expanded visual controls and organizational tools. The latest version includes a compact UI option that frees up screen space for using the editor along with other applications on small computer displays.

Availability & Pricing

The Roland TR-8S and TR-6S are available now for $749.99 and $399.99, respectively, in the U.S. The Roland TR-8S, TR-6S, and TR-EDITOR updates are available now for free."

GRP-A1 Lead like Moog - Audio only

video upload by MrSynthmania

"This is the GRP-A1 playing a typical Moog Leadsound. Bassline comes from the Moog Grandmother and the Drums are taken from a Roland TR-8S. Other Synthesizer used are the Korg Wavestate and a Roland Juno 106. For FX the Eventide Blackhole is used as VST-Plugin."