Roland AIRA TR-8

Drum machine from TR series that provides a full reproduction of the classic TR-808 and TR-909 rhythm machines, based on original design specification sheets and detailed analog circuit analysis of many original TR machines, and a variety of improved and added features. Its Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology allows part-by-part analyses and faithful recreation of tonality and behaviour, while an authentic 16-step sequencer with faithful TR-REC behaviour provides A and B pattern variations, the ability to play instruments and record to steps in real time. Drum machine also features 16 kits made up of 11 instrument types (including custom dream kits that use both TR-808 and TR-909 sounds), per-step reverb and delay effects with dedicated knobs, large Tempo knob with Tap Tempo button and continuous Fine and Shuffle adjustment knobs, and control of the intensity of the Accent function with a dedicated knob. It also allows real-tome pattern creation of up to 32 steps with on-the-fly step count adjustment, as well as real-time play of 4 different types of rolls (8th, 6th, VARI 1, VARI 2) and pattern copy and pattern randomization, while Rec/Play modes have been eliminated. Machine is equipped with 7-segment, 4-character LED display and 16 per-step pads with bold, full-colour LEDs, two assignable analog outputs and full parallel outputs via USB for total mixing flexibility. Dimensions 400 x 260 x 65 mm. Weight: 1.9 kg.