Name: Roland TR-6S Rhythm Performer
SKU: 7488
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Roland TR-6S Rhythm Performer

Drum Kit and Patterns:

User Drum Kits: 128 user-defined drum kits for custom sounds.
User Patterns: 128 patterns that can be programmed and stored.
Step Sequencer:
- 6 instrument parts per pattern.
- 16 steps per variation, with 8 variations (A-H) for each pattern.
- 2 fill-in patterns per pattern for smooth transitions.

Instrument Parts and Tone Customization:

Assignable Tones: You can freely assign tones to the 6 instrument parts.
Tone Variants:
- 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: 72 additional tones for more diverse sounds.
- Preset Samples: 300+ preset tones.
- User Samples: Importable via SD card in WAV or AIFF format. You can import samples with up to 180 seconds of total time at 44.1 kHz (mono).
  - Sample Formats Supported: WAV (96 kHz max, 8/16/24/32 bits, mono/stereo), AIFF (44.1/48/96 kHz, 8/16/24/32 bits, mono/stereo).

Effects:

INST FX (Instrument Effects): Multiple effects like HPF, LPF, Boosts, Compressor, Transient, Saturator, Frequency Shift, Ring Mod, and more.
Reverb: Several modes such as AMBI, Room, Hall, Plate, and Modulation.
Delay: Types like DLY, Tape Echo, and Pitch Shift for creative sound manipulation.
Master FX: Includes HPF, LPF, Overdrive, Distortion, Phaser, Flanger, Noise, and more for global sound shaping.
Other Effects: Includes Scatter (for Auto Fill-in) and Side Chain for advanced dynamics control.

Display and Storage:

Display: 16-character, 2-line backlit LCD for clear visualization of settings and patterns.
External Storage: SD card (SDHC) for backup, restore, and importing samples.

Connectivity:

Phones Jack: Stereo miniature phone type.
Output Jacks: 1/4-inch L/MONO and R for audio output.
MIDI (IN, OUT): Standard MIDI connectors for integration with other equipment.
USB Port: USB B type for audio and MIDI communication.

Power and Battery:

Power Supply:
- Ni-MH AA batteries (4 x HR6).
- Alkaline AA batteries (4 x LR6).
- USB bus power (via USB connection).
Battery Life:
- Alkaline: Approximately 4.5 hours of continuous use.
- Ni-MH (1900 mAh capacity): Approximately 5.5 hours of use.
- Battery life may vary depending on battery capacity and usage conditions.

Size and Weight:

Dimensions: 224 mm (W) x 132 mm (D) x 60.1 mm (H) (8-13/16″ x 5-3/16″ x 2-3/8″).
Weight: 705 g (1 lb 9 oz), including batteries.

Accessories:

Included: Leaflet “Read Me First” and 4 x AA Alkaline batteries.

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Small Size. Big Beats.

Roland TR drum machines have impacted music for over 40 years—and they’re as influential now as ever. Based on the much-loved TR-8S, the compact and affordable TR-6S has the same speaker-pummeling, window-rattling, body-moving sound of its bigger sibling. Elevate your drum tracks, make beats on the go, and experience the joy of hands-on production. With the TR-6S, the sound of classic tracks, today’s trends, and tomorrow’s hits are always within reach.

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, CR-78, and more
Large preset sample library with support for custom user samples
Editable FM sound engine for futuristic tones
Program basslines with the newly developed TR-808 chromatic bass instrument
Mix and match sounds for exotic hybrid drum kits
Advanced sequencer with sub steps, flam, step loop, motion recording, probability, sub step probability, master probability, and more
Runs on four AA batteries or USB bus power
Also functions as a high-quality USB audio/MIDI interface

All the sounds and more.

The TR-6S includes faithful recreations of the TR-808, TR-606, TR-909, TR-707, and TR-727, along with several modified versions. You also get the CR-78 CompuRhythm, a direct predecessor of the TR-808 that’s left its own indelible footprint on pop classics from the 1980s and beyond. And these aren’t sample packs or cheap knock-offs—they’re living, breathing replicas that sound and behave just like their vintage counterparts. Going further, you can mix and match these sounds with preset and custom samples and futuristic FM tones, creating exotic hybrid kits that reflect your unique taste and style.

The gold standard in drum programming.

The sound of today’s music owes a lot to the classic step sequencer—particularly the “TR-REC” variety found in early Roland drum machines. The TR-6S employs the same tried-and-true approach, enhanced with real-time recording and modern features like sub steps for ratcheted parts, probability for creating unpredictability, and motion recording for 808 basslines that bounce and rhythms that move.

Positive effects.

Create punch, space, warmth, or grit with the array of high-quality effects in the TR-6S. Vital compressors and EQs are at your fingertips, along with lush reverb, delay, and modulation effects. Push your creative boundaries with filters, LFOs, and wild new effects that incite sonic mayhem.

Convenience and flexibility.

The TR-6S is a also a high-quality USB audio/MIDI interface, perfect for mobile or minimal production setups. And it fits in even the most space-starved studios or live rigs, so you can turn life into music whenever inspiration strikes.

Hardware meets software.

Enhance your workflow with TR-EDITOR, a fluid computer-based editor and librarian for the TR-6S. Nimbly design and edit patterns and kits with the intuitive graphic interface, which features a wide array of onscreen parameters and access to deeper FM editing. And with the large display, it’s easy to manage your entire library. Download TR-EDITOR for free today through Roland Cloud Manager, the software interface for Roland Cloud content.

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