Roland Aira TR-8 Rhythm Performer Drum Machine

Great Ease

I have purchased this and a DSI Tempest. While the Tempest is king of all drum machines.
(If you own one, you understand that sentiment) this Roland TR-8 is... well... first and foremost
it's a Roland. That said, it is the easiest machine to use. While some deeper commands are more difficult (since the manual is next to nothing) the path to great sounding beats is possibly the easiest one I've known. Not just because it's easy to do, but it's awesome sound combined with the ease of use, makes this the one to plug in and GO!Read full review

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New classic. Solid backbone drum machine

This is the second time around for me. I bought this awhile back and love it then. Thought I didn't really want it so I sold. Then realized it's a solid backbone.

Bought it again and not disappointed. By itself it's a good drum machine, layered with samplers takes it to another level.

Even with the 7X7 add on kit, it's pretty no frills sonically, but it's playability is awesome. I also use to sequence other drum samplers as well all the incredible functions in a DAW (Ableton). If you use USB with a DAW you have access to all individual outs.

I do love it.Read full review

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Good Alternate to expensive and rare vintage TR machines

Roland did a good job at recreating the classic TR-808 and 909 for someone who cant afford to buy the originals from the 80s.
Before I would have to try and set up drum sounds in a DAW and often I'd forget or loose interest by the time I got it all set up since trying to make music is a sort of 'third hobby' for me. TR-8 is a quick and easy device to set up and play, plus lots of hidden functions/easter eggs.
Although slightly disappointing with the touted 'scatter' function, maybe its appealing to some, but to me it just turns the drum track into a noisy racket.Read full review

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I love this drum machine.

I love this drum machine. More features than I was expecting. Order came fast. In fine shape. very positive experience

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TR-8 is awesome

The drive arrived in non original packaging but hat wasn’t an issue - the device also had the 7x7 upgrade which was an added bonus!

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Amazing product

This is an 808 of the future with a 909 thrown in for fun.
The sounds are amazing and like the TR-808 each sound can be changed and transformed.

Finally Roland you brought back the most important drum machine in music history and you made it of the future.Read full review

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Changed my studio

This should be the standard drum machine for live performances or production. Easy to use and install. Get it, worth it.

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Awesome

Love this drum machine. Easy to use and sounds great!

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Exactly what I had in mind

For the most part a simple tool that delivers on its promises.

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Great

Not the sampler version but still a solid groovebox.