Product Overview
Roland's TR-08 is inspired by the iconic TR-808. The lightweight interface features a 100% authentic recreation built off of Roland's Analog Circuit Behavior technology. The TR-08 features additional modern features such as a sequencer with 16 sub-steps per step, track-selectable trigger out for working with other instruments like the TB-03 and SH-01A, and an unobtrusive LED display for finer control of tempo and shuffle.
Roland TR-08 Features:
- Ultra-compact recreation of the legendary TR-808 drum machine
- Retains the sound, character, and user interface of the original TR-808
- Hands-on control including tone, level, tuning, and decay
- Added Compressor, Gain, Tune, and Pan for selected instruments
- Programmable via classic Step and Tap write modes
- Sequencer has 16 steps with 16 sub-steps for detailed patterns and rolls
- Continue playing beats even while switching between write modes
- LED display for easier navigation and fine control of tempo and shuffle
- Ten separate outputs via USB audio
- Dedicated, track-selectable trigger output for controlling external instruments
- High-quality construction with metal front panel
- Highly portable for mobile music making
- Includes DK-01 Boutique Dock for multiple-angle viewing
- Battery-operated (4 x AA) or USB powered
- Built-in powered mini-speaker for instant enjoyment
- Compatible with optional Roland Boutique accessories
Roland TR-08 Specifications:
- User Memory: Pattern, Intro/Fill-In: 16 Bank (12x16 Pattern, 4x16 Intro/Fill-In)
- Steps: 16 steps with 16 sub steps
- Instruments
- BD: BASS DRUM
- SD: SNARE DRUM
- LC: LOW CONGA, LT: LOW TOM
- MC: MID CONGA, MT: MID TOM
- HC: HI CONGA, HT: HI TOM
- CL: CLAVES, RS: RIM SHOT
- MA: MARACAS, CP: HAND CLAP
- CB: COW BELL
- CY: CYMBAL
- OH: OPEN HI HAT
- CH: CLOSED HI HAT
- Controllers
- VOLUME knob
- START/STOP button
- TEMPO knob
- BANK/TEMPO/SHUFFLE button
- FINE/VALUE knob mode selector knob (PATTERN CLEAR, PATTERN WRITE 1st PART/2nd PART, MANUAL PLAY, RHYTHM TRACK PLAY, COMPOSE)
- INSTRUMENT/TRACK selector knob
- CLEAR button
- BASIC VARIATION selector switch and indicator
- AUTO FILL IN selector knob
- TRIGGER OUT track select button
- ACCENT LEVEL knob
- Instrument LEVEL knob (all instruments)
- TONE control knob (BD, SD, CY)
- DECAY control knob (BD, CY, OH)
- SNAPPY control knob (SD)
- TUNING control knob (LC/LT, MC/MT, HC/HT)
- Voice selector switch (LC/LT, MC/MT, HC/HT, CL/RS, MA/CP)
- PRE-SCALE selector switch
- STEP button (1-16) and indicator
- I/F VARIATION switch
- TAP button
- MENU/SUB STEP button
- 1st PART/2nd PART indicator
- Effects: Compressor
- Indicators: 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
- Connectors
- TRIGGER OUT jack: mono miniature phone type
- PHONES jack: stereo miniature phone type
- OUTPUT jack: stereo miniature phone type
- MIX IN jack: stereo miniature phone type
- MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
- USB port: Micro-B type (Audio, MIDI)
- Power Supply
- Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4
- Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
- USB bus power
- Current Draw: 500 mA (USB bus power)
- Expected battery life under continuous use:Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours
- Accessories
- Boutique Dock: DK-01 (Black)
- Owner's Manual
- DK-01 Owner's Manual
- Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
- Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
