[DISCONTINUED] Roland TR-6S Rhythm Performer Drum Machine

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.

Roland TR-6S 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

• TR-6S Rhythm Performer Drum Machine1
• Alkaline batteries (AA, LR6)4

• User Drum Kit128
• User Patterns128
• Step Sequencer
  • 6 instrument parts
  • 16 steps per 1 variation
  • 8 (A - H) variations per 1 pattern
  • 2 Fill-in patterns per 1 pattern
• INST tone
  • (Tone can be assigned to each 6 instrument parts freely.)
  • 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 SAMPLE: 300 tones or greater
  • USER SAMPLE (imported form SD CARD for playback): Avarable format: WAV, AIFF
  • Total time for all samples: Approximately 600 sec (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)
  • * Available format of Sample:
  • WAV 96 kHz maximum/8bits, 16 bits, 24 bits, 32 bits, 32 bits float (mono, stereo)
  • AIFF 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 96 kHz/8bits, 16 bits, 24 bits, 32 bits, 32 bits float (mono, stereo)
• 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, HALL1, HALL2, PLATE, MOD
  • DELAY: DLY, PAN, TAPE ECHO
  • MASTER FX: HPF, LPF, LPF/HPF, H BOOST, L BOOST, L/H BOOST, ISOLATOR,
  • TRANSIENT, TRANSIENT2, COMPRESSOR, DRIVE, OVERDRIVE, DISTORTION, FUZZ,
  • CRUSHER, PHASER, FLANGER, SBF, NOISE
  • Other: SCATTER (as one of AUTO FILL IN function), SIDE CHAIN
• Display16 characters, 2 line (backlit LCD)
• External StorageSD Card (SDHC supported) for backup/restore function and import sample data
• Connectors
  • PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
  • OUT(L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
  • MIDI(IN, OUT) connectors
  • USB port: USB B type (Audio, MIDI)
• Power Supply
  • Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4
  • Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
  • Obtained via USB port (USB bus power)
• Current Draw500 mA
• Expected Battery Life (under continuous use)
  • Alkaline battery: Approx. 4.5 hours
  • Ni-MH battery: Approx. 5.5 hours (When using batteries having a capacity of 1,900 mAh.)
  • * This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use
• Dimensions (WxDxH)8.8" x 5.2" x 2.2"
• Weight1.56 pounds