TR-8S vs. TR-808 vs. TR-8: A Friendly Comparison

Published on May 18, 2018 MR TUNA Music

"We just take a quick minute to listen to some 808 beats on the new Roland TR-8S drum machine and compare it with the original TR-808 in which it is emulating. There's also a quick look at how the older TR-8 model compares to the 8S and the 808. Which do you like best?"

Roland Announces New JUPITER-X Series

Published on Sep 5, 2019 RolandChannel

1499 Euros for the Xm, available soon. The Xm demo from sonicstate in the playlist sounds like my Jupiter-8. No four-voice limit like the Boutique series. Added XV-5080, & TR engines. This will be tempting.

Playlist:
Roland JUPITER-X Series Synthesizers: JUPITER-Xm and JUPITER-X - RolandChannel
ROLAND JUPITER-Xm - 4 Layers Performance by Gattobus
Roland Jupiter Xm | Roland 1909 Launches - sonicstate

"Since the release of the JUPITER-4 in 1978, the name JUPITER has marked the pinnacle of Roland sound and playability. With the new JUPITER-X series (available as 61-note JUPITER-X and 37-note portable JUPITER-Xm), classic Roland design and a powerful new sound engine combine to faithfully recreate sought-after instruments from our long history of genre-defining sounds—JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, SH-101, XV-5080, JX-8P, modern RD pianos, TR-808, TR-909, CR-78… and always expanding with more inspiring sounds.

Experience the next-generation arpeggiator, I-Arpeggio, that uses artificial intelligence to not only accompany you... but to inspire you. I-Arpeggio takes your input—notes, rhythms, phrases—and creates complementary drum parts, basslines, chords, and arpeggio lines, simultaneously.

Both the JUPITER-Xm and JUPITER-X feature metal construction for durability.

Both the JUPITER-Xm and JUPITER-X can "layer up to five parts, four for synths and one for drums. Its engine can power multiple authentic Roland classics like the JX-8P or JUPITER-8 with enough polyphony to create thick layers and complex backing parts. Create the perfect bass and lead split with an SH-101 and JUNO-106, layer a rich RD piano with lush JX-8P strings, or make a monster stack of JUPITER-8s."

Both the JUPITER-Xm and JUPITER-X are "equipped with our latest sound engine, capable of morphing into legendary synths from our long history of genre-defining sounds. It’s so flexible that it can reproduce our highly sought-after analog classics like the JUPITER-8, JUNO-106, and SH-101, as well as digital machines like the vintage XV-5080 and modern RD pianos. You also get the many Roland drum machines that are the foundation of electronic and dance music like the TR-808, TR-909, CR-78, and more. It’s like a studio full of vintage gear, with modern capabilities and a deep synth engine so you can explore unmapped sonic territory.

Both the JUPITER-Xm and JUPITER-X are "part of an expandable platform, so it can be updated with fresh new content as it becomes available. It can also directly share sounds and other contents with the highly-mobile JUPITER-Xm."

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Digitakt vs. TR-8S - Sound Comparison (Sample Playback, Compressor, Filters, Reverb, Delay)

Published on May 20, 2018 umonox

Also see Digitakt vs. TR-8S - Feature Comparison (Samples, Sequencing, Effects and other things)

"Hello my Friends. In my last Video i compared some Features of the Elektron Digitakt and the Roland TR-8s which are common to both Machines. In this Video we will have a look at the Sound of both Machines and how different (or not so different) they are in that respect!

I hope this Video will answer the rest of the Questions which may have been left over from last time. If you like this Video, tell me about it, will ya?! And also: Dont forget to leave me a like if you enjoyed it. Until then: I see you in my next Video!

All the best,
umonox"

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."

Free CR-78 Kit for Roland TR-8S

Published on Apr 1, 2018 Acid Alex

"I made a CR-78 Kit for the Roland TR-8S that I would like to share with you.

You can download the kit for free below.

http://www.synthclones.com/patches/Ro..."

ROLAND TR-8S ELEKTRON ANALOG FOUR JAM - 2

Published on Oct 26, 2019 LESINDES

"Fun with 2 machines: complementary partners in a jam: ROLAND TR-8S and ELEKTRON ANALOG FOUR."

Roland TR-8S triggering the Moog Subharmonicon #shorts

video upload by Piotr Garbaczonek

"Just got the Roland TR-8S and wanted to make a #short with it and see how it sounds with the Moog Subharmonicon. Lmk in the comments what you think of this short piece. Cheers!

Here are some links of mine:
https://linktr.ee/pgarbaczonek
Go follow my Patreon here:
https://www.patreon.com/pgarbaczonek?..."

ROLAND TR-8S // PLAYING TWEAKING ALL FACTORY KITS // PART 1

Published on Sep 1, 2019 LESINDES

"Playing all factory kits in ROLAND TR-8S. Tweaking is real fun. PART 1."

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)"

Free x0x Kit for Roland TR-8S

Published on Apr 13, 2018 Acid Alex

"I made a new kit for the Roland TR-8S that I want to share :-)

The x0x Kit consists of 909 ACB Kick, Snare and hats plus some cool 101 and 303 samples I recorded, including a nice chord I sampled from the SH-01A.

You can download the kit for free below. Let me know what you think in the comments :-)

Please subscribe if you want to be alerted when I post more kits!

http://www.synthclones.com/patches/Ro...

Enjoy!"

Free Microtonic Kit for Roland TR-8S

Published on Apr 3, 2018 Acid Alex

"This drum kit was created using Microtonic which was then sampled for the Roland TR-8S.

You can download the free kit here:

http://www.synthclones.com/patches/Ro..."

Roland TR-8s / Korg Monologue / Korg Minilogue Demo

Published on Apr 6, 2018 IPAsNmore

"A jam showing off some ideas I've been working on with the Roland TR-8s, Korg Monologue, Korg Minilogue, and Teenage Engineering PO-35 Speak.

iPad is used to control my mixer (Behringer XR18)

Recorded from Headphone out of XR18 into Apogee Jam"

Spotted this one on discchord.

BLACK STAND for ROLAND TR-8s

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"ROLAND TR-8s drum/synth machine BLACK STAND – MDF/ALUMINUM

20 degrees workspace for best overiew from the bottom to the top
flat design (no 'borders' on sides)
8 mm aluminum rods
easy to mount and dismount – no tools neccessary
no side holes
miniature anti-slip silicon pads
MADE IN EUROPE"

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"Zenit & Nadir" a song by gattobus

gattobus

"This song was born while I was playing around with my new SYNTRX from Erica Synths.
I recorded the entire performance on the fly then I added a Drum track (Roland TR-8S) and FX.

Instruments used:
- Erica Synths SYNTRX
- Roland TR-8S
- Arturia Keystep

FX (on Syntrx track):
- Valhalla Shimmer
- Ableton Echo

Recorded, mixed and mastered on Ableton Live 10.
Thanks for watching!
:-)"

“Reissues” – Ft. Prophet 10 rev 4 - Arp 2600 FS - MINIMOOG - MS-20 and more – Powered by BlueARP DM

video by Marshal Arnold

“Reissues” – Ft. Prophet 10 rev 4 - Arp 2600 FS - MINIMOOG - MS-20 and more – Powered by BlueARP DM

Tonight, I perform some live Trance using a combination analog and digital reissued synths I own. The track is my original work, and features the Sequential Prophet 10 rev 4, Korg ARP 2600 FS, Moog Minimoog Model D and the Korg MS-20 Mini. I am also using a Roland TR8s, a Roland D-05 Boutique and several Roland Cloud drum machines and synths as well.

The cool thing here is that a good chunk of the sequences and patterns are driven by the amazing BlueARP DM MK.1. A hardware Arpeggiator and Pattern Sequencer developed by Oleg Mikheev, AKA Graywolf. I have been fortunate to help Oleg with beta testing the BlueARP DM and have been itching to get it more integrated into my workflow. This was a great opportunity to combine a bunch of wonderful analog and digital reissued synthesizers with this super cool BlueARP hardware.
I have a few backing tracks all played live on the V-Synth (which is multitimbral.. how many of you knew that? Lol) triggered with the Ableton Push and one instance of Omnisphere also adding an almost string like swell.

Below is each synth and what it was doing in this track-

Hardware Synthesizers and Drum Machines:

Korg MS-20 Mini – Main Bassline (Sequenced by BlueARP DM)

Moog Minimoog Model D Reissue – Secondary Bassline (16th note pattern sequenced by BlueARP DM)

Korg ARP 2600 FS – FX (the long sweep at the start of each 2 measures is the 2600, this also is triggered with BlueARP DM)

Prophet 10 Rev 4 – Main Lead (played in real-time by hand, including filter cutoff modulation)

Roland D-05 Boutique – FX (a short dry sweep heard at the start of every 2 measures, triggered in Ableton Live)

Roland V-Synth – Secondary Synth Lead and backing track on second timber. The Lead is played in real-time by hand including filter cutoff modulation, but the backing pattern is triggered on MIDI chnl 3 of the V-Synth sequenced by BlueARP DM.

Roland TR8s – The thicker clap that comes in is from the TR-8s – this is sequenced in Ableton Live

Soft Synths:
Roland Cloud

TR-909 for kick, Crash, clap and High Hats (Sequenced in Ableton Live)

TR-808 for High Hats and snare crescendo (Sequenced in Ableton Live)

Jupiter 8 – FX - A rapid stepped riser you hear at the end of every 2 measures (Sequenced in Ableton Live)

System 8 – another synth lead, heard at the beginning of the change right before the Prophet 10 comes in. (Sequenced with BlueARP DM)

Omnisphere 2.6 – Ambient type sound.. hard to explain, almost like a cello swell or something.

I think that’s all folks lol. Enjoy, thanks for watching!


Follow me on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/marshalarnold"

Christopher Kah and Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX & TR-8S Performance

Published on Feb 15, 2020 RolandChannel

"Christopher Kah is a multidisciplinary electronic music producer and performer from France. He mastered the art of sound design and his performance on stage is always an evolving concept of DJing, synthesizers, drum computers and samplers.

In this live performance, Christopher combines the powerful Roland MC-707 GROOVEBOX with the Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer that embraces his approach in creating dynamic and evolving Techno performances with a limited hardware setup."

Bad Gear - Roland's Gonna Roland

video upload by AudioPilz

"Become a Patron and get access to music clips from the show, additional content, Bad Gear samples and even more AudioPilz madness

https://www.patreon.com/audiopilz

Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Roland TR-6S. Is this modern drum machine and little sibling of the critically acclaimed TR-8S only a sketch pad for quick ideas or is it up to the job of being the centerpiece of setups both live and in the studio. Well, Roland's Gonna Roland.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:03 Overview Roland TR6S
01:39 Sound Generators (ACB, Samples, FM)
02:33 FM Engines
02:58 Instruments (LFO, FX)
03:32 CTRL Knob
03:41 Kits (FX: Delay, Reverb, Master FX)
03:57 Sample Import
04:02 Sequencer, Patterns, Variations, Fills, Random
04:29 More Sequencer Features (Substeps, Motion Recording)
05:03 Step Loop, Scatter
05:13 Limitations (Lack of Chromatic Mode)
05:33 What else??? (Rear Panel, USB Audio, Thanks)
05:55 Hate
06:19 Jam 1 (Techno)
07:11 Jam 2 (Drum'n'Bass)
08:13 Finale (Trance)
08:40 Verdict
09:41 Patreon Vocoder Shoutout"

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 TR-8S Rythm Performer - presentation

Published on Mar 16, 2018 sonicstate

"We got a visit from Roland's Global Artist Relations Product Specialist David Åhlund, who gave us a deep look at what the TR-8S Rhythm Performer can do."

Roland AIRA TR-8S vs TR-8 (using the TR-808 and TR-909 sounds)

Published on Mar 19, 2018 Calle Nilsson

"An audio test between the Roland AIRA TR-8S and TR-8. I used the TR-808 and TR-909 sounds."