Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer [In-Depth Demo]

[@SheenylHassan]

KZbin does a really good job showing me thing I want but can't afford.

[@2008LethalMelody]

Вторичный рынок, что тут еще можно посоветовать... Я коплю деньги, кредиты не беру принципиально.

[@SheenylHassan]

@@2008LethalMelody я согласен

[@djdeemz7651]

Hope you own now

[@daemeonation3018]

I ordered one yesterday. I teach physics in Shanghai. I am supposed to be SAVING money but... Oh well. I have to wait for it to arrive from Japan, though. Out of stock in China.

[@markuskoivisto]

Good news, it’s available now very affordably on the used market. I got one and it’s worth it

[@DennisdeWeerd]

I love it when he totally owns it at about 20:14. Great video!

[@mrlawilliamsukwarmachine4904]

I really feel this video needs the meme of the dark glasses 😎 and gold chain!!

[@MathHammer]

Wow this thing sounds really good. I am not a live performer but am addicted to groove boxes. The design is though out pretty well.

[@MC-kp1hw]

Superb tutorial and demo. I found it very useful how you don’t just talk for most of the video and only play one beat when I just want to hear the damn machine play… Instead you actually guide us through it whilst playing some fantastic drum compositions and tricks. Bravo 🙌

[@JamesBermingham]

Mines in the post so I’m binge watching TR8s vids and educating 🎓

[@stephenbarrette610]

Superb demo and brilliant presenter - a gold standard benchmark for a product demonstration - of course it helps that the TR8-S is an amazing piece of kit …

[@6stringks]

best demo!! Cool machine!! I am gonna get it. All the other reviews do not show such a structure and such a smart workflow as yours - and thus the real concept of this amazing machine. Its always put against other boxes (e.g. Digitakt) while for me its a different beast! I will run it through my analog console and I think the possibilities are endless. Thanks again, cheers!

[@robertescher3082]

Just got one of these super cool machines... I am really digging learning how to use it. I messed around with an 808 back in the day, but music has only ever been a hobby... Thanks for the video... I was just about to dive into the manual to find out how to 'have the same sample make different notes in the pattern'... and dang - you just showed me! :D

[@sunilsolanki]

Excellent demo... Really beautiful machine... Want!

[@andyredshaw3574]

Got to say that was really professionally presented! Good work my man 👍

[@longandmcquade]

One of the best presenters we've worked with... that's why we asked him!

[@MatusFinchus]

Excellent stuff. Bought an MC707 this time last year and your video manuals for that were great. I have a TR-8s arriving tomorrow, so very pleased to have found this. :-)

[@longandmcquade]

Amazing. Who likes reading manuals anyways?

[@eug3nz698]

@@longandmcquade count me in

[@scottgentile3830]

You are a class act Dustin. Great demonstration. You manage to get deep into the machine without losing the viewer. You're video just sold one more TR-8s :)

[@acidhousetherapy]

Ok.BEST demo of this machine I've seen now after about 20 dry ones. Thanks.

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks!

[@rodrigolaporte274]

Awesome demonstration!

[@hazysativa3045]

FUcking amazing

[@sammcdermott9210]

just upgraded to the 8S from the 6S and I’m loving how accessible every parameter is. this was such a great demo!!

[@schmapps1]

Do you find the upgrade is worth losing all that desk space? Is the 8S that much easier to use than the 6S?

[@CRUSHMACHINES]

thanks for coming out with this a week after i bought the tr8...

[@scottfindley1345]

CRUSHMACHINES dude you should be happy, your tr8 is miles better (and authentic) than this thing.

[@scottfindley1345]

Who cares if its got all the blinkys and features arpegiators and (ooh) the ability to sample? I can do all that, miles better with a GUI'd tool with infinitely more robust control and tools for manipulation, which I use day in and day out to very satisfying effect. We live in a world where (I, at least) dont want EVERY box to do EVERY thing. I want my 808 to be an 808. I want the mode of operation to be rudimentary step sequencer. I dont want it to sound like anything but a real ass 808. I dont care if it's got every single drum machine sample starting from the very first drum machines till present.. Listen to the sound of this thing. Then listen to the TR-08. You can list all the specs, advanced modeling architecture, and whiz bang this or that, Cool! But none of it means ANYTHING. what has meaning is what it sounds like, and how it inspires you to utilize it. everything else is gravy. I already have much better tools for all those functions you mension. But hey, whatever inspires you, cool! But dont insult us dum dummies who are just so dim we cant figure out why an mc-303 isnt 'better' than a tr-808.

[@scottfindley1345]

p.s. I remember when people were throwing away all their jupiter 8s, JX8Ps, and all other analog synths for the the 'better in every way' digital synths, like the DX7, Korg trinities, etc. which were so fantastic, why would anyone want to ever use those old dinosaurs! How did that one pan out? Likes I said, use what makes you creative, and make more music. Its not liie you cant make greatm tunes on it, just like virtually everything else. I just think it dont sound one bit like an OG 808 909 or even the 'botique' emulators that came out recently. not even a little.

[@scottfindley1345]

Pierre Chanceuse hah, join the club! Yes that’s what I’m saying. I feel the boutiques sound miles better because the emulation does one thing and one thing only -,emulates the sound and character of the og units, there are no additional steps in the signal flow (adsr enveloped, different types of filters, etc and in the case of the tr8 it is emulating analog synthesis, not playing back pcm samples and layering stuff upon that, which I’ll bet you this thing is. But let your ears be the judge my man! Ill still keep using my gold baby and driven machine drums library’s which sound better than any of these many times over..l but that’s me

[@Amatteus]

best explanation i have seen. good job.

[@acsola3909]

I like this direction of upgrading old TR8 ... and presentation Roland Boards Of Canada to .

[@djmumma]

I'm a total beginner, but this is helping to make sense of things! Such a powerful machine and great addition for dj sets / entry to production (whilst not being an entry level machine at all!) Thanks for sharing

[@Klocaine237]

I love how he tells what he's doing and shows you half of wtf he's talking about

[@borisgeorgiev8201]

Absolutely amazing tool! I love it! Thanks for your video!

[@longandmcquade]

You're welcome!

[@djdeemz7651]

Does it have headphone monitoring when youe editing while live ? It really should

[@warrenksanbornjr.6643]

I wish y’all would come back out with the TR-808 and TR-909 like a 35 year anniversary addition

[@Umtree]

They won’t, but Behringer will.

[@grimcybeats9965]

Guy behind camera: "Okay Dustin I think we got enough video footage we're good to go!" *Dustin still in-depth* : "Huh...what did you say?" Guy behind camera: ". . .Nevermind." TR-8S is a win! cant wait to grab one.

[@longandmcquade]

As the guy behind the camera, I can assure you I was encouraging him to go even further in depth!

[@christiancremer-hw4ve]

Bought a barely used Tr8s today for €530 🎉🎉🎉 Will be the partner of my Korg Minilogue xd. Can't wait. Super cool video 👍👍👍 Thank you

[@longandmcquade]

Great deal! Our used TR-8s typically sell for $599 - $899CAD, which is between €400 and €600, so yours for €530 is right in the ballpark. We hope you love it, thanks for watching!

[@drohrrn5597]

I I'm happy I notice this video It was awsome thanks for sharing

[@davidgoodwin3935]

This video was my inspiration to purchase the TR8s appreciation bro

[@christopherperry487]

i bought one too, how do you like it???? I have not really figured it out , how about you????

[@rokagrooveradio8429]

The same:) excellent

[@greymodoy2126]

Top notch demo

[@Andy-se4sl]

So can you headphone monitor pattern b and c while you play A?

[@tracyyy99]

NO

[@hovermotion]

What a stunning machine... Looks so well designed too...

[@longandmcquade]

It really is!

[@johnparishare6162]

Okay - here's my big question - Can you hit record and play a beat out (between different pads) on the step sequencing pads live? Or are you only limited to playing live rhythms via the single pad next to the tempo knob?

[@kieranoneill1835]

If I understand your question correctly, I believe the answer is yes and this is demo'd at 23:10!

[@johnparis6233]

@@kieranoneill1835 Thank you so much! I feel like it's such an important feature, but is only showcased for such little time. Very helpful!

[@sjcongo]

Sounds dope, cool presentation :) one of the coolest drum maschines

[@marciolimongi]

Amazing video! I’m new to recording. When recording Into a DAW, will the beats/patterns come in as audio, or midi notes? Thank you for the info!

[@lauroestrada2393]

Audio

[@ricardogonzalez-om4gn]

This drum machine is awesome! It looks like you could get so much out of this. Do you think I would be able to connect this to my tascam DP 24; Through quarter inch input And possibly record beats on to my tascam?

[@longandmcquade]

Yes, absolutely!

[@Paintbynumbers29]

Need some help….thanks to a very understanding wife and Santa- we have a TR8s! However have an issue with sound from channels- certain channels- BD, SD etc are really quiet- barely hear them. Only way to change is going into the Shift/ Inst mode and go to PAN and adjust up- can hear then, but as soon as you change pattern- no sound again……. I am bewildered!!

[@yrureadingthisname]

Might be weird questions but say I want to use it just as a sampler. How long of a sample can I load? Say a 3 minute sample?

[@longandmcquade]

The maximum length of a single audio file that can be imported is approximately 180 seconds (3 minutes) at 44.1 kHz / mono. Stereo files or higher sample rates would shorten the maximum length the TR-8S can load.

[@yrureadingthisname]

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments Thanks!

[@dhr.neuteboom4536]

@@yrureadingthisname Buy a 200dollar MPC to record for 30 minutes at 48khz please. Come on bro.

[@toby6004]

Thank you for this video. My english is not so good but I have a question. Is it possible to make a melody that is longer than 16 steps? For example: My Kick 1 5 9 13 (Loop) My melody 2 4 11 14 15 21 27 32 (Loop)

[@longandmcquade]

Yes you are able to make patterns up to 128 steps long by chaining variations A-H. If there are any instruments you wish to play a 1 bar loop while your melody is longer, simply copy, for example, your kick pattern from A to any other variation to have the same pattern on each, then you can write the longer melody on another instrument with different programming for each variation.

[@aslegu]

Hi! Thanks for a brilliant demo. Have you figured out how to get the STEP REVERB to work? I select an instrument, press down a step and turn the REVERB LEVEL knob, but it changes the reverb for the whole kit! Clearly this is not meant to work this way?

[@longandmcquade]

To achieve this you have to set the CTRL knob for the desired track to “REVERB SEND”, then you can control the level of reverb send for that track per step. You can access the CTRL knob settings through the KIT edit menu.

[@christopherperry487]

i bought one of these .... can you make more video's like this ?????

[@aslegu]

Thank you.

[@GB3770]

This is a tasty unit - absolutely love the physical UI - 11 channels all hands onish.... V tempting to buy...this plus a mc 707 would kill it....

[@cyrussvance]

Tanx for your DEMO. Very understandable!!

[@longandmcquade]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tekis0]

Great! I love my TR8. but this an amazing upgrade.

[@ironspade]

I have a tr-8 and I just now have the tr-8s in front of me. The tr-8 sounds slightly better, however, the tr-8 is much easier to play. Firstly the tr-8 slopes downward where as the tr-8 is completely flat, which means you will need to tilt it, unless standing. And the whole point of playing live is to be able to change the kits quickly and easily, to something similar but different. With the tr-8s I am having to turn a knob for kit change as opposed to doing it more simply and quickly on a tr-8 pad, and you might change genres if you aren't careful. Also the tr-8s pads/knobs are much heavier, and this may be personal preference, but I like the lighter tr-8 pads. All in all though, all things considered, the tr-8s is a better value. Haven't tried the custom samples yet but I am crossing my fingers.

[@section23]

Looks great for producing old school 90’s hardcore music!

[@6stringks]

you can sample...open world.

[@aportilla007]

The layout looks very intuitive.

[@geoguy29]

Great demo thanks!

[@longandmcquade]

Glad you liked it!

[@timetimetimey]

Terrific demo. Thank you Dustin. Smoooooth !

[@aigoprovata]

great demonstration!!

[@starwars007oele]

The tr8 grown up, you really make me want to buy it! Just one question, you mention the trigger outputs for cv but can it also sequence external drummaschine/module....,I believe so, but just to be sure. Good video 👍✌️

[@Ericuf]

Phenomenal demonstration and explanation(s). One question - how do I program a manual fill that is *not* variation A-H??

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks Eric! There are no options to manually sequence a fill unless it is using a variation slot. If you don't want to use a slot A-H for a fill, you will have to use the auto fills or the scatter effect.

[@Ericuf]

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments thank you so much for your reply. So in that case, how does the device “decide” what the pattern is for fill 1 and fill 2?

[@longandmcquade]

Sorry Eric, we misunderstood your question! We thought you were referring to 18:47 when Dustin shows how to use a variation as a fill - we didn't realize you meant Fill 1 and Fill 2 under buttons 14-15. Each pattern has 8 variations A-H, PLUS two fill-ins. To sequence Fill 1 and Fill 2 under buttons 14-15, Hold Shift + AUTO FILL IN, there you will be able to select Fill 1 or 2 to compose/edit. You program them in the same way you would program a variation A-H. On that note, Scatter type and depth are settings found under PTN SETTING. Hold Shift + PTN SELECT.

[@Ericuf]

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments omg thank you!! This isn’t listed in the manual and was driving me crazy.

[@mintomax2]

I have never used any kind of production equipment how easy is this to use from a complete beginner point of view plus if I make something am I able to record and export as a wav or mp3 file?

[@ArturoSaenzSoto]

Loved this demo! Getting one very soon to pair with my TR8

[@adibanti]

This is a nice upgrade. Has some useful features actually. But most importantly it sounds good!

[@FLOODOFSINS]

I was looking at several different role and models. Are these from where regularly updated? Or is there a newer model for 2021? I was also looking at the mx1 and the vt-4. I play with rolling decades ago and would like to get back into learning about the newer models and their differences.

[@saadayad6897]

What a great demo and walkthrough of this machine. Well done Dustin....We see you jammin' too 😎

[@3ertin]

I want a sampler that plays sequences and that can replace a sample by sampling from an input in real-time holding one of the pads and a big orange rec button.

[@andrewmunsterman808]

I have one. Love it

[@james-gang]

whow, what a cool tool that tr8sl!! makes it sense to couple that machine to a tb 3? could you show that in an video? i would love to see that roland inspiration center traveling to toronto ;)) all the best from berlin germany

[@antfactor]

So - it kinda does P-Locks (not sure of level/depth - ANY parameter...?), but can also integrate motion sequences on a per-pattern basis?

[@jjhcw]

Awesome Demo!

[@area352recs]

Torn between this and the mc707. More tempted by this to be honest

[@riccardoantolinipil]

Excellent tutorial

[@ElektroHaus]

Love tr8s! Anyone know how to set up the individual outs globally? Ie, setting it up so all kits and patterns go out thru the individual outs? Currently I can only figure out how to do that for each kit, but would love to set up so the individual outs is the master default as opposed to the outs defaulting to the “mix” stereo outs. Thanks!

[@longandmcquade]

There is no global option. The channel outputs are assigned per kit to allow more versatility. You can set up the outputs in a blank kit the way you would like and quickly save it across as many kit locations as you want, creating your own initial template. System output settings are used to set the behavior of each assignable output - Normal, Boost, or Trigger.

[@MJamesIII]

Will there be an Editor for this similar to the one for the Integra_-7?

[@quackerleet]

I've seen in some shops that it can play 32 steps patterns but never actually saw it in a demo. Is it a real functionality?

[@longandmcquade]

Yes, check out 13:51. 1 bar is 16 steps, and Dustin goes through variations A through D, which results in a 64 step (4 bar) sequence.

[@krisdubus1631]

Very good demo!! Thanks a lot!!

[@mikelarson1631]

For $700, the TR-8S is a great option for up and comers and\or taking on the road. But no professional or audiophile would prefer it to either the TR-808 or TR-909 in the studio. As many have noted, the Kicks aren't as warm or round, and the snare\clap\hi-hats aren't as crisp. Where you really hear the difference though is when full patterns are played, the vintage machines have a natural sounding 'groove' that isn't recreated in the TR-8S. This is due to the vintage machines having real Analog Step Sequencers. When a pattern is played, the spacing of the notes isn't 100% accurate and microscopic inconsistencies occur that actually makes it sound + feel more organic. On top of that the sound sources themselves are Analog which introduces similar inconsistencies in the audio itself. Together this is why playing a pattern on either the TR-808 or TR-909 over and over again doesn't sound like a loop. But if you sampled a pattern directly from either machine, looping a measure of it would sound like a loop because its exactly the same every time. Likewise, the TR-8S has a digital sequencer that's perfectly quantized and plays back exactly the same every time... making it sound like a loop. Although the TR-909 has Midi, no professional sequences it that way, it sounds better to sequence internally and sync via Din Sync. The market never lies- the price of vintage Minimoog Model D's has dropped dramatically in the last two years because Moog's re-release of it is literally Exactly the same. On the other hand the price of vintage TR-808's and TR-909's have skyrocketed to around $4,000 each, this is because they simply sound and feel better. Roland has released multiple 808/909/303 emulators over the years and within a short period of time they sell for a fraction of the retail price on Ebay. I have zero faith Roland will ever release proper 100% analog drum machines in the future. Even if they tried, they'd find a way to screw it up by adding a digital controller + sequencer or whatever.

[@nym053]

That's bs. Several professionals use the older tr-8. Seen it in several studio interviews. So why wouldn't they want to use this?

[@t.n.3819]

Nobody cares, holy shit. There are no shortage of analog 808/909 clones out there for the people who want them. Even if Roland made an analog "remake" of either machine it would still just be another clone.

[@guilleml83]

lol @ "the market never lies". Ever heard of bubbles, luxury items, artificial scarcity...

[@richardwalley2862]

Most 808 and 909 are samples

[@jimmywheelo]

Please show me where you can buy a boutique for a fraction of the original price? You've over exaggerated to make a point. The originals sound warmer but the differences are not that significant. The new gear sounds fantastic and has many added features not found in the older gear. The Boutique ju06 cannot be got for less than 500 quid second hand as it's been discontinued. The same will happen to the other gear as Roland stops making them too.

[@strangersun7721]

Dammit now I want one of these.

[@patmygroin]

Stranger Sun same here, I'm searching but not sure which drum machine I need and this with the behringer td-3 would be sick

[@luvlilginger2514]

I've been trying to find a beat machine that's close to or similar to the "E-MU SP-1200 Beat machine" Would you say that the "Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer is that machine? Thanks!

[@longandmcquade]

We wouldn't say that the TR-8S is a direct replacement for the SP-1200, but since you can load in your own samples, you can get it to sound pretty much exactly like one.

[@ultravice191]

that is one beautiful instrument

[@creature2322]

Fancy technology there! I as a guitar player in a metal band would love to experiment with stuff like that. Is(n't) there the oppurtunity to attach some headphones? Would help to create some new stuff on your ears before launching it, or?

[@Zeal808]

15:45 Detroit

[@sawtooth808]

a Drexciya type electro gem

[@808j3]

It’s stunning. Looks like push and this are trying to be the same.

[@ryanmoran8366]

Very nice demo!

[@tomp1585]

you can't chain patterns to create a song? Like programming to repeat A three times, then B two times, go back to A, then C two times, etc, then hit the play button to have it played, like in the Stepper Acid? If so none of the tutorials I've watched or the manual says how. The manual is somewhat lacking at times forcing the reader to get more details on Roland's website, how much harder could it be to include all pertinent data in the manual?

[@tomp1585]

ah you're no fun anymore@@Kierant2010

[@CO5MA]

Perfect demo

[@ryanasphaltcowboy5696]

I just bought this with a awesome pa system..cant wait to create some beats to jam ny guitar with

[@dhr.neuteboom4536]

Did you already sell it or is it just catching dust?

[@1Mrbudgood]

Can you layer triplet and 16th note patterns simultaneously on this machine?

[@trevormcintosh5564]

this is amazing

[@Strateggo]

where can we find those woody keyboards for the Boutiques? never seen those before.

[@longandmcquade]

Those are promo items available for pickup only at the Roland Inspiration Centre in Toronto, and quantities are very limited. If you're in Toronto and are interested in getting one, visit them in person at 1179 King St W.

[@Strateggo]

aargh. I wish. I'm in SF.

[@dagoblinn2350]

Great demo

[@CASADELSOULVIDMIXTV]

That electro beat is nasty son!

[@hojdog]

Here here, nice to get a demonstration with a track I actually enjoy

[@djjammindave]

HELL YEAH !!!! AM GETTING THIS SHIT .....THANK YOU FOR THE DEMONSTRATION.

[@BrooseWayniac]

is there a nudge or microtiming function in this wonderfullthang and i missed one point... can i tune the sounds to a specific Key, would it show it to me in what key i tuned the sounds?

[@longandmcquade]

No there is currently no way to tune sounds to a specific key, you can only increase or decrease the pitch of a sample by +/- semitones.

[@GolabKitsForTR-8s]

Tr-8s with latest firmware is a beast

[@MJamesIII]

This is a dumb question, but I'n going to ask it anyway. I'm a big fan of the R8 mkII, does the TR-8S contain any of those old samples? If not, is it too early to, as a feature request, to ask for these sounds in any update sample packs? By the way, I'm still patiently waiting on my backordered tr-8s.... i can't wait

[@kyleholman7191]

you can load your own samples

[@NicholasT-f9n]

Where can I p/u Roland t'shirts in Canada ? They're sold online in the US, but no where to be seen in Canada. Roland Canada employees wear the swag, how about all us Roland loyalists too ?

[@longandmcquade]

Contact a Roland Inspiration Centre in Toronto or Vancouver. That's where we got ours. ;)

[@rosinantedelafuente]

why do you pull your hands back really fast from the buttons?

[@longandmcquade]

We rigged up a small electrical current through Dustin's TR-8S before filming without telling him. We commend him for keeping it together for the whole video.

[@steroidsR4losers]

It just came out of the oven.

[@marcelmarechal1420]

Here is a question: WHat kind of sound file does the sample have to be, to be accepted into the TR8S?

[@longandmcquade]

WAV

[@karmakoza]

or AIFF - in mono or stereo, upto 96kHz

[@TeleporterM11]

What’s the difference between it and the Roland MC 707

[@seantchen7918]

Good video !

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks!

[@user-gi6ee8vj1y]

Can I create my own drum patterns with realistic baselines and other effects? It seems like this machine is full of preset beats.

[@noordholland648]

Its fully customizable

[@user-gi6ee8vj1y]

@@noordholland648 so, it's equipped with bass guitar sounds? I would have liked to hear him create a drum pattern with realistic bass guitar.

[@noordholland648]

@@user-gi6ee8vj1y well its not a bass machine but a drum machine. But it is possible to place some bass drums and use the tuning knob to emulate as if it were a bass guitar hitting different notes. You should search on tr8skreamer for a simplyfied method of using this machine for melodies.

[@noordholland648]

@@user-gi6ee8vj1y like old school bass music bass lines are created with tr 808 BDs in this way

[@user-gi6ee8vj1y]

@@noordholland648 thanks for the suggestions. I want a drum machine with somewhat realistic bass guitar sounds. I want to use it to create a foundation for old school pop songs like, Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, Davie Bowie, etc. Later, I can add keyboards/ strings. I think I'm looking for a more traditional sound.

[@saintnicholas5507]

Does the input go to a dedicated channel fader?

[@jimiphillipsmediaphillips6178]

Got me. Want this beast.

[@jjhcw]

Great Video!!!

[@longandmcquade]

Thanks!

[@bib993]

semi-tone tuning, nice

[@warrenksanbornjr.6643]

Now I was in the Virginia Beach base Roland store and I saw they came back out with the classic Roland Juno-60 keyboard but the new one is called the Roland Juno-60 XS

[@WorshipMaranatha]

is it possible to like create Rhythm and make them as Styles for the Yamaha keyboards? I own a PSR-280 and a YPG-235. I read that with Genos and SX900? You will have to make the beats by hands and I am terrible with it. This Device I'm watching seems pretty cool!

[@agauerm]

Great machine! Def gonna get one... Hahaha this tune reminded me of the Techno Viking!

[@trevorchatfield1519]

I wouldn't mind getting one of these , what do they connect to , my set up is 2 turntables ,mixer and amp ?

[@longandmcquade]

The outputs are just 1/4", either mono or stereo. So you could connect it to anything you want. Direct to an amp, into your mixer (presumably going out to an amp/speakers), straight into an audio interface to your computer, etc.

[@IAmSoMuchBetterThanYou]

But can it do odd time signatures and switch between time signatures whenever I choose?

[@longandmcquade]

Yes.