Roland TR-8S Unboxing & First Jam

Today I unbox and jam for the first time with the awesome Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer 👉www.roland.com/products/tr-8s 🔥 💥
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[@richiecaldicott7336]

Absolutely love my TR-8S, plug into a TB-3 and you can almost imagine its 1993 again.

[@kevinbirge2130]

I had the TR-8. Sold it when I got the AKAI Force. I still miss it, even though I don’t need it. Roland’s digital sounds are unsurpassed.

[@MichalSada]

Yes, with TB-3 it works very well :)

[@TalhaVocoding]

I can't stop but see Herbie Hancock's 70's vocoder disco era look on Claudio!

[@tehbigshow]

Nice vid. I just got my TR8S a couple weeks ago and had a similar reaction to the unboxing. Played around with it for a few hours straight with a huge smile on my face. This thing is awesome!

[@MikeRenouf]

The TR8S has been one of my best ever purchases. The workflow and limitations have made me more productive than I was on a DAW which had too many possibilities. You had a great first jam with it 😁

[@Acrimonious_Snake]

I absolutely love the mix of legacy and innovation in this machine. Stunning sound, a true Roland. Wish I had one... this thing is so inspiring and deep.

[@_OopsieDaisies]

your enthusiasm for music is so inspiring. this channel has really helped me in so many ways thanks all :)

[@randallharp7010]

Man. I can imagine playing with that for hours: Is it lunch time, yet? What? Morning already??!!

[@sonicmucus8813]

Claudio, the TR8s is an absolute beast, unlimited possibilities. Handy tip. Use it as a daw sequencer for your percussion tracks i.e. taiko and big cinema drums then fade the hardware track into the mix for multi textured layers... audio candy 🤤

[@kbdwiz51]

Had that same smile on my face like I was 8 yrs old when I got to jamming on my TR-6S....now I want the TR-8S eventually even though I'm still wrapping my head around the MC-101 which is another pint sized powerhouse!

[@brently8833]

Although the TR-8S is superior for live performance with its additional tracks and knobs, the TR-6S has the exact same sound and programming capabilities with just a little more menu diving. But given that it can be easily carried in a backpack and runs on batteries, I take it on flights with me and jam out making beats on the plane. Although, one time a flight attendant called the captain on me because she was afraid I was operating a bomb 🙂

[@maeckie5]

probably you were working on a bomb-track ? ;)

[@Anth8787]

As someone who has worked on a computer for work my whole life, and a love for the piano, I noticed my general posture is geared towards typing on a keyboard. I own both the TR-6S, and TR-8S, and the playability on the TR-6S to me is superior, actually! Think about the distance of every knob on the TR-6S. Everything is "right there", within a few inches of each other. The ability to keep your hands close and reach every feature with a finger reach, rather than an arm reach, is superior. The soft material used for the keys invites a more tactile-friendly interaction. Using the Step Loop feature with multiple fingers on the TR-6S creates great creativity potential. If they had an external input on the TR-6S, to me, it would be the ultimate device.

[@RogerBrenon]

same psych coming from all the guys trying to sell their 6S so they can get the 8! LOL

[@Jefuslives]

To be fair, Roland TR series is, in fact, "da bomb"

[@RandomNoiseMusic]

Finally got a second hand one almost a year ago, one of the best purchase I’ve ever made. Especially with recent delicious FM drums and probability update

[@erichardy9912]

Love your videos doctor mix and the energy inspires me to make music.

[@masslevel]

Thanks for the video! Also love the production value. Great editing and props to the camera person. And the guy behind the keys ;)

[@IRudra]

Amazing Mix as always🎉

[@jtro77]

Love my tr8-s. Couldn't be happier. Good video sir.

[@magicknight8412]

The TR-8 was my first drum machine (and still the only one I have!) and love it still.

[@MrzodiacBE]

Love my TR-8S. Great review!

[@dougfa3515]

Rhodes goes with everything! Love it!

[@svenl.69]

Tr-8S is a great device, i love mine too. Again a nice clip !

[@allancarter3930]

Just got one of these and it's amazing

[@ninpomaniac]

Woah, I have the exact same setup - TR-8s, Jupiter XM and RC-505 atop a Rhodes Mark II suitcase. Validation ;)

[@-dikromo-]

I have fun to see that Doc Claudio have so much fun. Awesome.

[@GolabKitsForTR-8s]

Tr-8s with samples are a absolute beast.

[@powermix24]

I love my TR-8S!!!! Glad you got one.

[@luisvangogh3746]

Oh yeahhhh. I have a TR-8S and it's super fun, powerful and monstrous.

[@ashfaq1999]

Great stuff 🎶

[@BDKabrini]

I had a choice between Drum Brute (loved it. Felt natural) Behringer RD8-9 (Looks Good But...) I brought a Korg Volca Beats. Leaned some stuff. Then upgraded to a TR-08. OMG! The TR-08 was the BEST LEARNING EXPERIENCE! Historically!! AFter that I wanted more. The 909 606 etc... And that's when I got the TR8S. It has everything in ONE. Sounds AWESOME! EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND VERY FUN TO USE.

[@marcogatto9742]

...and all this evolution in just a few weeks 😅

[@alexandrosroussos]

Those TR boxes are unbeatable, especially with the latest firmware. Wish they make the drivers audio-midi class compliant someday for use with my iPad.

[@C2daF]

I’m honestly surprised a Roland TR8S video hasn’t come out before?!? Anyways, always awesome to see an unboxing and pro-level jamming with Dr. Mix.

[@nigeljbmelody]

Wow man. I saw this video....and well had to get one. Thank you for the inspiration. Just got to learn, learn and learn much more. 🤪

[@deciBeats]

Beautiful Rhodes demonstration

[@floridahiker1503]

I love the TR8S!

[@TheGhostBuddy]

TR8s is great, but Your skills are second to none. Thanks for a great content!

[@hovermotion]

The TR8-S was my second drum machine in a long time...utterly amazing value for money if you can get one in mint used condition . So much fun to use...

[@saveriolipari7143]

I put my likes on this video suddenly. Great work DoctorMix ! Well done !

[@KingzofSwing]

Love those presets man!!!

[@tracyyy99]

I Have one too...Bloody great machine...love it.

[@forzaguy95]

Nice Video and nice Beats!

[@ebtg4373]

Great video. I love my R-8S, it sounds fantastic. Could you tell me which bracket you use to stand it. Thanks a lot.

[@Inotluserimuser]

Wow, it’s really cool!

[@madgikegamings2142]

Excellentissime !

[@zmortis111]

Nice stuff as always. Wonder if Cherry Audio might sponsor a segment sometime. . . Their software synths are pretty neat.

[@brucetouzel6484]

the Doctor is in the house 🎹🎹🎹

[@how2playgospel]

This an amazing vibe tool.

[@trusttaker]

I just bought THRILLER SOUND PACK for 70% off. Thank you Bro for this generous offer.

[@ohheyitskevinc]

Happy you got one too! It really is great. Btw could you possibly have a word with your contacts at Roland and ask for sample import and kit creation in the editor software? ;) it’s really all that’s missing (you can do it on the machine but it’s so cumbersome).

[@Zebulon94]

The latest update made it even better! 👍

[@thebrix73]

i could listen for hours and hours❤❤❤❤

[@JamesRoneyMusic]

🌸 TR-808 silly. It was the mother of all drum machines back in the day. Sold mine for five grand.

[@alexandrosroussos]

Thanks for the video man ! What’s the microphone you are using ?

[@jeuxdeau2009]

Excellent Rhodes playing ! I own a few but none of them sound as good as this one. Please share your recording signal chain!

[@goshavino9831]

Woah just found your channel, Amazing skills man great job!

[@danilugojeanulsarbuoficial7392]

Woow, that maschine is amazing, i want ooooneeeee 😄👏❤️

[@MurrayDagostino]

I have TR-8S .. I seriously love it and use it more that the Akai MPC Live II that I also have, its my go to rhythm machine.

[@philipford6183]

Great video - just enjoyable to watch you bouncing off the drum machine's patterns.

[@GolabKitsForTR-8s]

A Beast with the new Update.

[@mikemeengs5720]

Best drum machine out there IMHO.

[@71collective]

This machine is an absolute monster

[@synthetic24]

One of the best drummachines

[@kevinanderson7243]

I would love to see you do a house track with just the Tr 8s just by itself and explain what you are doing as you do it

[@beesting6135]

Fun to play and it's great

[@janickimusic]

Hi how difficult is to synchronise the tr8s with Cubase 12pro ? Can you mix them dr mix and jam it with beats layered in Cubase? Let’s see

that machine it's awesome. have it many tricks & tips and sound 10/10. have a sampler too

[@alainlecocq9440]

Hello thank you for your presetation and jam. Completely out of topic, what is your mic/headphone?

[@TheBroDotTV]

Want to get one. Love the enthusiasm lol.

[@JimmyCaswell]

Love your vids. What stand do you use for the TR8S ? Do you have a link? Is it just a standard music stand? Have you tried v3.0 ?

[@krazywabbit]

Straight 🔥Respect sir!

[@davishous1]

love my to and it connects to serato, got the instruments going to a model 12 multitrack life good , looking to pick up the j6 or s1.

[@quentin5837]

Bro, can you bottle your enthusiasm? Great videos!

[@DrDAAD]

Great, again. What's the vocoder's mic brand / name....?

[@xsm5525]

I can already see the gif heads running over to gif generator for 3:36 :D

[@blkrbbt]

When you played Caravan, I hear j k Simmons yelling at the TR8S "NOT MY TEMPO"!

[@saintnicholas5507]

Yo can the input instrument have a dedicated channel fader and in effect a channel to record stems?

[@vidensmusic8035]

Thank you !! Which vocoder are u using there ?

[@AltaVoltagemSOMELUZES]

Very good

[@santhana33]

greetings from gran canaria; Your channel is incredible and you help us find those sounds that so many songs remind us of. Could you review the patterns, sounds and plugins from the Stock Aitken And Waterman factory? toms, snares and amazing sounds from an amazing time; I've been looking for these libraries for a long time. Thank you very much again and my most sincere admiration for everything you do.

[@puma8373]

I like using it as a MIDI out. Been using it for years :)

[@majkizbajki8032]

Fantastic ✌️ 👍

[@marcofattorinipianist]

Hi. What stand do you use for the Tr8-S? It's great! After watching your video...I am one step away from clicking..and buying the TR8-S! (Thank You)

[@sjcongo]

Haha cool man 🎉 enjoy brother

[@tamashorvath8110]

More more more !!! 🙏😉🖖

[@VIRALBEATS360]

Nice! ❤️🧡💛🤍

[@pannegoleyn9734]

The Gold Guide link in the description appears to be broken?

[@JeffyG]

I could never dish out the cash for the physical device, when VST versions are a fraction of the price. But I realize there are many who just love the tactile experience of the buttons, faders and knobs. Claudio - your musical talent really shines through 🎉

[@project-95]

Why hire an Orchestra when there's a Kontakt library. Why wear a wristwatch when there's a clock on the phone. It's not always about the end result is it?

[@reginaldbowls7180]

I guess you don't play out very much..

[@kzm4275]

I bought it, then sold it, never missed it. Doing way more complex stuff with software samplers and drum machines, TR8S, as cool as it might look on paper, it's not a time-saver at all. It is for those with a lot of free time, because anyone could do the same in a DAW in a much shorter time

[@JeffyG]

@@kzm4275 Totally appreciate that view, I'm a VST/Plugin guy. I reviewed 15 drum sample players/machines in October (I own about 6). Which software dom you find best?

[@reginaldbowls7180]

@@kzm4275 what about for live performance like it was designed for?

[@christianchall8169]

Question Dr. Mix....the music at 2:05 around...is it a preset of the TR 8S???

[@jtf2dan]

As soon as I saw the picture...I thought of my Roland MC-707 Groovebox......did some comparisons and am sticking with it over the TR8S. Great video though!

[@reconnections_]

goosebumps

[@Stein-mg8yr]

Love your videos! Would love to see you take a look at ‘1999’ by the main man Prince. Keep up the quality work 👏🏻

[@ArturFreitas]

The Good Doctor!

[@findjonmoses]

The Golden Guide link appears to be down, broken?

[@DJeMo]

The latest update really upped it's game, the new engines and probability etc, also hold sample and press instrument for random hit within that range, for quick random search results, and I would add I enjoy hold pattern select and press sample and it shuffles the kit pattern rythmn and any button to return to your original rythmn, good fun for on the fly fun, enjoy

[@48-_]

Cool, drums

[@pranavjohn2571]

I recently got the 6s. Still getting used to using it and recording into a daw isn't that seemless either but hopefully I figure it out soon :)

[@dpalaoro]

record the tracks live into the daw one by one. Keep the bpm the same using the tr6s.

[@IRudra]

Return to the 60-70s with the Doc;)

[@davidbanner9001]

OK, so my take away is this. Dr Mix has 808/909 and everything in between. But his talent is what really shines through. What I really want is a Roland TR-727, drop those latin beats!

[@standingwavestudio]

I love my TR-8s but I really wish it had a song mode or at least better midi capability to switch between patterns so I could program it through Logic in a song. As it is you have to play it in manually switching patterns unless you just want a single set of chained patterns

[@standingwavestudio]

@@woodyforrest313 Sure but it's very limited when you only 8 a total of 8 patterns to chain and you can only repeat them. So no repeat the first pattern for 8 bars, then do the 2nd for 4 bars etc. I suppose you could call that a song mode but not what most people would think of.

[@timbradshaw3955]

It looks a nice bit of kit, but what advantages does this kit have over NI Maschine and the library of NI sounds ?

[@mosqitoomusic]

💥 ps. what kind of stand do you have under tr8s?

[@thesequencer4971]

How come so late with the the TR-8S? Bought mine in March 2018 and its still working and getting better every day....They should add Song Mode for Live Keyboarder..... Is there a new one coming soon? Hope Roland bring a follow up to Aira MX-1 with better Boutique Integration....Cheers

[@Doctormix]

Yeah… so much gear… so little time! 🤣

[@bjornsarther2138]

Pure Jazz, Great!