Roland TR-6S Rhythm Performer Compact Drum Machine

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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.

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Description

Six tracks of rhythmic bliss.

With the TR-6S, you get six tracks of advanced drum sequencing and the most iconic rhythm sounds in music history—all in a battery-powered box that fits just about anywhere. And like other Roland drum machines, it’s fun and inspiring. With the familiar step-sequencer, plus dedicated faders and knobs, it’s easy to craft custom beats with visceral, hands-on control.

All the sounds and more.

The TR-6S is filled with authentic recreations of legendary Roland drum machines that have defined genres and driven culture for decades—including the 808, 909, 707, and 606. 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 realtime recording and modern features like sub-steps for ratcheted parts and motion recording for 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.


Features

  • 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, and more
  • Large preset sample library with support for custom user samples
  • FM sound engine for futuristic tones
  • Mix and match sounds for exotic hybrid drum kits
  • Advanced sequencer with sub-steps, flam, step-loop, motion recording, and more
  • Runs on four AA batteries or USB bus power
  • Also functions as a high-quality USB audio/MIDI interface

Specifications

Drum Kits User Drum Kits: 128
Patterns User Patterns: 128
Step Sequencer 6 x Instrument Parts
1 x Exclusive Part for Trigger Out
16 x Steps per 1 Measure
8 x (A – H) Variations per 1 Pattern
2 x Fill-In Patterns per 1 Pattern
Instruments 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: 66 Tones
Preset Samples: 300 Tones or Greater
User Sample Import User Samples: Imported from SD Card For Playback
Available Format: WAV, AIFF
Total Time for All Samples: Approximately 600 Seconds (at 44.1 kHz, mono)
The Maximum Length of a Single Audio File that Can Be Imported is Approximately 180 Seconds (at 44.1 kHz)
Effects Inst FX: Thru, HPF, LPF, LPF/HPF, H Boost, L Boost, L/H Boost, Isolator, Transient, Compressor, Drive, Comp+Drv, Crusher, Saturator, Freq Shift, Ring Mod, Spread
Reverb: Ambi, Room, Hall 1, Hall 2, Plate, Mod
Delay: Dly, Pan, Tape Echo
Master FX: HPF, LPF, LPF/HPF, H Boost, L Boost, L/H Boost, Isolator, Transient, Transient 2, Compressor, Drive, Overdrive, Distortion, Fuzz, Crusher, Phaser, Flanger, SBF, Noise
Other: Scatter (as One of the Auto Fill-In functions)
Display 16 Characters, 2 Lines (Backlit LCD)
Controllers Volume: Knob
Ext In: Knob
Tempo: Knob
Value: Knob
Shuffle: Knob
Sequence Step Buttons: 16
Velocity Sensitive Drum Pad: 1
Clear: Button
Shift: Button
Variation Buttons: 8 (A through H)
Last Step: Button
Sub Step: Button
Motion On: Button
Motion Rec: Button
Start/Stop: Button
Inst Play: Button
Inst Rec: Button
Kit: Button
Inst: Button
Sample: Button
Enter/Tap: Button
Power Switch: Rear
External Storage SD Card (SDHC supported) for Backup/Restore Function and Import Sample Data
Connectors Phone Jack: 1 x Stereo 1/8″ / 3.5 mm phone type
Mix Out (L/Mono, R) Jacks: 2 x 1/4″ / 6.3 mm TRS Phone Type
MIDI (In, Out) Connectors: 2 x 5-Pin DIN
USB Port: USB type B (Audio, MIDI)
USB USB Type-B (Audio, MIDI)
Power Supply 4 x Ni-MH Batteries (AA, HR6)
4 x Alkaline Batteries (AA, LR6)
Obtained via USB Port (USB Bus Power)
Current Draw 500 mA
Battery Life (approx.) Alkaline Battery: 4.5 Hours
NiMH Battery: 5.5 Hours (with 1900 mAh Batteries)

 

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