VOICE digital
engine based on the analog modeling ACB
- Analog Circuit Behavior - emulates the unstable
behavior of traditional transistor circuits.
Tthe machine generates 11
channels / polyphony with independent mix
gains, panning and new tonal controls not present on the
original machines TRx0x 808 and 909.
TECH: USB provides 11 digital multi outs for each
instrument.
SOUND here's
a brief description of the sound edit functions:
 Kick
- tuning pitch
- decay lenght
- compression boost
- attack smoothes click at the beginning |
Claps / maracas
- tune
- decay
|
Snare
- tuning
- filter on snappy (filters white noise off )
- decay time
- compression boost |
HH open /
closed
- tune
- decay
|
Toms/ congas
- 3 pitch variations
- each can be individually tuned and
length-changed |
Crash
- tune
- decay
|
Rimshot /
claves
- tune
- decay
|
Cymbal /
cowbell
- tune
- decay
|
SEQUENCER features
2 recording modes:
- realtime with quantize option
- step mode (classic TR) with variable scale set at 8th
Triplet, 16th Triplet, 16th and 32nd.
Some extra functions are: shuffle mode (swing) and
random patterns; internal clock frequency (range from 30
to 300 BPM) can be set using TAP button
or sync slave mode by either Midi clock
or USB.
EFFECTS internal sounds can be
processed by reverb, delay and side chain also known as
ducking external input. The DPS be only edited on main
parameters such as time, level, gate and feedback.
SCATTER
EFFECT this function offers 10 drastic
synched-tempo effects for sound-mangling, however
performances cannot be recorded but external sources can
be processed.
Here's the scatter effects list: chop samples
variations, backward play, glitched effect, ring
modulation, gate mode, truncate and stutter
MEMORY holds
16 drum kits and 32 patterns on 2 banks A & B.
All knobs movement can be recorded and replayed during
patterns playbak
MIDI rather
complete with full implementation, knobs send and
receive CC#, can be totally controlled by sequencer such
as Cubase or Ableton. The drum machine can be also
triggered by USB Midi driver recorded and tempo-synched
with other Aira devices (it needs specific DRIVERS).
Download complete list HERE
EXPANSION UPDATE
TR-8 can be updated with further classic Roland machine:
-Expansion 7X7 includes sample from classic TR-707 + TR-727
7X7-TR8
page for more INFO
- Tr606 update includes sample from the famous
analog TR-606
TIPS :
- to change Midi channel: hold PATTERN and turn on,
change channel turning tempo, then hit start/stop.
- to change step colors: hold PATTERN and turn on, press
SCATTER DEPTH and rotate the SCATTER knob from 1 to 6,
hit start/stop.
- to random a pattern: hold PATTERN SELECT and press
SCATTER ON
- to assign separate outs: hold PATTERN and turn on,
press and hold A for aux1 and B for aux2 and select an
instrument
- to PAN an instrument: press DRUM SELECT INSTRUMENT,
hold an instrument selection and turn the TEMPO wheel
from R64 to L63.
RELATED FAMILY:
VST PLUGIN / SAMPLED
VERSION there are some free and commercial
samples set:
| |
name |
donwload |
demo |
 |
polynominal.com
|
FREE
SAMPLE SET
24 samples, 16 bits, 44kHz - mono
|
n/a |
AUDIO DEMO
Country: Japan
trend price : 300€
DRUM MACHINE main
panel features a 7 segment display, 16 step pads, 11
sliders, 30 push buttons, 2 encoders and 38 knobs.
original brochure 
