Roland Tr-6S Compact Drum Machine

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  • 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-pummelling, window-rattling, body-moving sound of its bigger sibling.
  • 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.
  • Review:

    4.5 out of 5

    89.23% of customers are satisfied

    5.0 out of 5 stars Accompanying pc software makes it really fly

    s. · 28 September 2024

    The tr6s is very similar to its big brother the tr8s, but with fewer dials and half the price !! The internals are identical.What makes it really work for me is the accompanying software that you can download for free from roland. This has a lot of dials on screen meaning you dont have to menu-dive which is the main drawback of the tr6s. Best of all is the bar chart that controls velocity, delay, lfo and several other things. You can drag your mouse across the bar chart to make lots of settings in two seconds. Extremely useful.The builtin sounds are extensive and include a few world percussion instruments.The ACB feature is interesting because you can get inside the sound using zencore, in addition to standard fx on the outside such as reverb, delay etc.The weak point is the small memory for samples. You need to read the specifications to see whether or not it will be suitable for you.Overall highly recommended and a lot of fun.

    5.0 out of 5 stars Review Now Edited

    K.S. · 3 January 2021

    I now have to add an amendment to the below review from Jan 2021. I was made aware that Roland had released an editor for the TR6S. I purchased another via AWD during the speciial offer 20% extra discount week. A great deal. Straight away I updated the firmare to the latest version.For some reason the unit just sounded even better. Navigation is good but if you want to get in under the hood then workflow can slow.This is where the editor comes in. OMG! a dramatic increase in creative speed, everything at your fingertips. It's an absolute breeze to edit and explore now and Roland have done an excellent job.I recommend you check out the few Youtube vids which demonstrate just how good it is.6 outputs plus the stereo out via USB. So you can have all your drum sounds on seperate tracks into your DAW plus assign certain sounds through the stereo out and apply the TR6S internal FX...so 8 itracks altogether. Something I missed on first use.In a recording set up this thing is now pretty perfect no need for the big brother TR8S (for me at least). Editing everything is quick and clear.Loading your own samples is still done via SD card. It would be great if Roland made this possible via the editor over USB....fingers crossed for the next update.All the Classic Roland TR drum machine sounds are here, with the ability to manipulate everything to create you own kits/sounds...then you have the FM engine to take things even further...plus you can load your own samples. So ACB sounds, FM synths and samples all in one small unit. Amazing!I highly recommend this unit to every electro bro home studio owners out there. Even if you want to use it just for a basic live setup it's still excellent but the editor now takes this thing to the next level.I'll leave my old review below in which I gave it 3 stars. I now give it 5 stars and eat my words.It's so good to see a large company like Roland constantly update, innovate and support it's products...adding new life to some.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It has the same sound set as it's big brother the TR8-S. Although you can't layer 4 sounds at once when creating or editing your own custom drums (maybe not an issue if you're recording or using samples). The sounds and some of the presets are huge and show off nicely what this tiny thing can do.Unfortunetly it's when it comes to editing or creating anything more than basic that is become tiresome. Lots of menu diving that slows the flow. I didn't even bother to try loading samples as I was bored and frustrated after a few minutes.Stereo audio output but 6 serperate outs & the mix via USB which is a nice touch. Roland really have crammed it all in. Everything sound wise is top notch including the effects but it just didn't funk me up!If all you want is a access to bd, sn, hh presets (that are huge) and the ability for very basic tweaking, then I don't think there is currently anything better for you. If however you want more immediacy and ease of full control then I would save a few more pennies and go for it's big bro.I don't think it will be long before these drop dramatically in price or the 2nd hand market is awash with them. So maybe wait for a bargain.I got mine via warehousedeals advertised as 'very good' condition...it wasn't, it was an absolute wreck, so be careful if using AWH...I sent it back without hesitation but I would've even if it were brand new.

    5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful machine!

    A. · 1 May 2021

    I’m new to the world of drum machines etc but so far I’ve been really impressed with this! It’s fairly intuitive and the scope of sounds available is fantastic - I’m still learning but have already created some nice sounding patterns. I think this feels well made and I love all the lights on it and esp the faders for the various components which really do make something you can play around with quite easily! Of no doubt I’ll learn more about what it can do, but a full range of sounds are here, both classic and contemporary! I’m looking forward to hooking this up to my behringer TD3! The other great thing is its portability- you can use batteries!! I’m genuinely glad I made this choice 🙂

    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant bit of kit !

    M. · 6 February 2023

    This compact device is simply brilliant! User friendly portable, (takes batteries) so u can create on the fly ! This does what the TR8 does soundwise only big bro got more channels and a few more dials. U can acually make a basic track on here once u get your head round it which I must add I'm still learning ! Anyone who wants a drum machine at a fair price look no further Roland have done it again ! I've got it paired up my Roland Juno DS which makes a great combo ! I'm so pleased with this small but powerful machine definitely recommend hence 5 stars .

    4.0 out of 5 stars Very cool drum machine.

    m. · 13 January 2022

    I like this drum machine a lot as it’s fairly easy to use straight away and is filled with iconic sounds. Someone had nicked the supplied batteries from the box though?!?! So I do wonder how brand new it is. 🤔

    5.0 out of 5 stars Bring that beat back

    A.S. · 17 July 2022

    Wow, Where do I start.One small box that packs a punchMore than just a drum machine & rhythm composer.It took so intense learning to be able to just create the basic beat as understanding how to eliminate the actual rhythm, swing was a deep diveThis has so many presets, effects and patterns which makes it well worth buying.So glad I didn't bother buying the big flop SP-404Mk2Now happily making dutch inspired hardcore / gabber

    3.0 out of 5 stars Terrible noise over USB

    F. · 30 December 2022

    This is a great little machine if you just want to use it on battery power. If you intend on plugging it in to a computer, then its almost un-useable, due to a terrible nosie floor and a ground loop issue. Ive had to spend an extra £60 on a "Ifi USB noise isolater". Its now usable. This is a know issue, and not a faulty unit. Roland should of done a better job of isolating this noise, and provide a seperate power supply, like with the TR8s. I also own the TR8s, and the TR6s, can do just about everything its big brother can do, with just few extra steps.This could of been great, and is now, just be prepaired to spend extra £££ on a good noise isolater, if you intend on plugging in to your computer, or power over USB.

    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good drum machine

    c.j. · 2 February 2023

    I really love this small form machine lots of good sound from classical 808 to custom bult kits easy to use with great in depth editing

    Maravillosa

    J. · 5 January 2022

    Para el precio que tiene (alto) y el tamaño (muy pequeña) es una maravilla, con multitud de presets y de posibilidades de crear tus propios ritmos.Tiene un pequeño defecto y es que crea algo de ruido en el audio (cuando no se tiene ningún ritmo activado, es decir solo encendido), no exagerado, pero si eres un purista esto se nota. Se arregla comprando un cable usb que se divida en 2: por un lado los datos y por otro la electricidad (5V), es decir que vayan enchufados a 2 tomas distintas. No son fáciles de encontrar y son caros (yo los compro en una web francesa, porque los compré en una china y no hacían nada) a casi 20€ la unidad.Ya digo que esto es para los puristas, pero en mi caso lo solucioné y puedo poner los monitores a tope de volumen que no se nota nada, y entonces a disfrutar de esta mini caja que da mucho juego.Estoy encantado y aconsejo su compra al 100%.

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    S.J. · 30 June 2021

    Great piece of kit. Loving the authentic (ACB) 808 and 909 sounds!

    ok

    v.l. · 9 March 2024

    ok

    Excellente BAR

    Y. · 22 October 2023

    Très bonne machine, avec les récentes updates on est pas déçu.e.s!Facile à transporter et une banque de sons Roland officielle, que demander de mieux?

    Roland stavolta ce l'ha fatta

    C.A. · 24 November 2022

    Sono un fan della vecchia ora della Roland, ma devo dire che ultimamente, l'esorbitante produzione di mini giocattoli da parte della storica casa giapponese, mi stava rendendo indifferente ai loro prodotti. Fino a che non ho visto questa drum machine: prezzo competitivo, piccola ma usabile e con connessioni normali. E invece che proporre pezzetti di emulazione uno scatolino alla volta, contiene tutte le emulazioni di drum machine ACB, un engine FM e samples. L'equivalente del system 1 ma per le batterie e con tutto già incluso. Suona potente se paragonata ai vst simil 909 etc., si presta a improvvisazioni live ed è veloce da modificare. Unici difetti: menu diving da hardware anni 90 con lcd, ma ci fa l'abitudine ed è meglio di altri sistemi che usavo all'epoca, e scordatevi l'audio usb se avete Windows; fidatevi, usate le uscite jack. Comprato usato da Bolo Wharehouse in condizioni perfette e i 6 mesi di Cloud Roland gratis ancora non utilizzati. Consiglio di registrarsi per scaricare l'ottimo editor, ulteriori samples e drum kits, ben 46, a cui basta cambiare l'estensione da t8p a t6p e potrete caricarli tramite la card sd sulla tr-6s (anche se sarebbero per la sua sorella maggiore, funzionano lo stesso, semplicemente nei pattern ci saranno i primi 6 canali piuttosto che tutti gli 11 della tr-8s).

    Roland Tr-6S Compact Drum Machine

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