Roland TR-EDITOR Software for TR-8S and TR-6S Rhythm Performers

Enhance your workflow with TR-EDITOR, a fluid on-screen editor and librarian for the TR-8S and TR-6S that makes editing sounds even easier. You can build beats with the easy-to-use graphical interface including expanded visual controls and organizational tools. Using the various editor tabs, deftly organize and manage instruments, kits, effects, and patterns.
• Standalone graphical editor and librarian for the TR-8S and TR-6S
• Available for macOS and Windows
• Manage and edit instruments, kits, effects, and patterns
• Onscreen motion editing
• Undo and redo for quick revisions
• Rename patches, kits, and projects quickly from your computer keyboard
• FX tab for accessing all INST and MFX parameters
In this video:
0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - OVERALL Tab
2:27 - PATTERN SELECT / KIT SELECT
2:48 - PATTERN and MOTION EDIT
3:58 - PATTERN Tab
5:16 - INST Tab
7:23 - EFX Tab
10:02 - KIT Tab
11:06 - UNDO / REDO
11:23 - WRITE
11:31 - GET / SEND
If you’re a TR-8S or TR-6S owner, make sure to update to the latest firmware to enjoy all the latest features.
Get the latest update visit:
www.roland.com/global/support...
www.roland.com/global/support...
To register your TR visit:
www.roland.com/backstage/
The TR-EDITOR download is available free through Roland Cloud Manager, the software interface for Roland Cloud content. Plus, you can discover Sample Packs, kits and patterns for the TR-8S, and tons of virtual instruments to level up any TR experience.
Download Roland Cloud Manager:
www.rolandcloud.com/catalog/e...
About the TR-8S + TR-6S Rhythm Performers
The TR-8S and TR-6S are made to play live. These comprehensive drum machines combine legendary Roland heritage with modern features for the ultimate hands-on creative experience. The units are filled with authentic recreations of legendary TR drum machine sounds-like the 808, 606, and 909. And with cosmic FM sounds, samples, and stacks of on-board FX, you’ll have nearly limitless beatmaking possibilities.
To learn more about the TR-8S, please visit: www.roland.com/global/product...
To learn more about the TR-6S, please visit: www.roland.com/global/product...
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[@MutleeIsTheAntiGod]

Was not expecting this. I love the aira line so much and it makes me happy that you're still supporting these wonderful devices.

[@ruxiwang9571]

agreed. this kind of thing is not what Roland usually does.

[@descry1]

❤️

[@leichteLatenz]

I was wishing for it! It makes things sooo much easier. Thank you Roland.

[@ritchozBEATS]

It feels like such a wonderful feeling, with the entire digital Layout. These amazing Instruments, and soon to be focused soft ware for certain units. Roland, Akai Pro and Pioneer I decided to invest in. The Aira releases and subsequent projects by AKAI and Pioneer, I am really looking forward to now, and tomorrow.

[@thomasdelfs]

Roland please can we have an editor / librarian for the MC-707 / MC-101, would really help the production workflow for these excellent machines.

[@dillonpreech256]

So happy I held out on selling my tr8s! This solved exactly the issue I had with the machine and what shelved it for me to begin with. Great job Roland!!!

[@jordancarral]

What was the issue ?. I’m thinking on buying one

[@ProfessorSaibertin]

Great, thank you for developing this awesome instrument! Next step - loading / managing samples via USB :D

[@Flashback_Jack]

TR-8S. Best drum machine ever. Glad I got mine--this thing is going to be as legendary as the earlier drum machines, which themselves fetch nearly $10,000 on the used market.

[@cesarq6011]

So does this editor is a vst you can drag into a midi track in your daw? Or do we still have to record via our interface to get the sound/kits out of it?

[@Flashback_Jack]

@@cesarq6011 Don't know much about it myself yet, but I'm assuming it's simply a GUI that works alongside your hardware to simplify the workflow--menu diving is real on the TR-8S and this software would make things a lot faster. If it were a VST, I could see it demanding several hundred dollars over "free."

[@Iofflight]

This is really a great thing it would be amazing if it allowed for moving samples to and from the unit.

[@Xandalfo]

yes!

[@F1reb1ad3]

Yes!

[@finspire8632]

YES!!!

[@mrkeeny]

Yes, odd it’s not included as most of the others features are just as easy on the unit once you learn how to use.

[@seanleeduncan]

YES!!!

[@thepauloapo]

MC 101/707 editor on the way, I wonder...?

[@LionelForLess]

Has to be one of the MOST EXCITING software products to debut this year for sure!!!!My TR-8S is already incredibly easy to make a beat with,THIS program just expanded it’s VERSATILITY beyond belief.I am almost speechless,and is it actually FREE???The TR8-S was already a masterpiece of engineering,this software is going to make it even more LEGENDARY!!

[@finspire8632]

This completely changes the usability and workflow speed for the unit. And the reason why I got the TR-8S now instead of other options on the market. Still missing is direct sample import ...

[@toomuchmidi]

YES YES YES roland yall are really knocking it out of the park lately! Also, just preordered the sp404 mk2 !!

[@minlwintun]

NICELY Done Roland! Adding utility to my TR8S Your willingness to support your products years after release made me just put a deposit down on a Fantom 8! Will have it by next month!

[@RobBoles]

How many times a day will I have to log into Roland Cloud for this to work properly?

[@humanerror3139]

Thankyou Roland! This has just made the TR8-S the best Drum Machine EVER! Now I can see whats going on easily and simply. Gamechanger. Massive Massive upgrade. Now I get it 😀 Menu Diving made easy. Just brilliant.

[@thedp]

Thank you ! so badly needed. there was a 3rd party attempt that didn't work and I'd been needing this for some time. really happy you guys created this.

[@djalexhendrik]

Thanks Roland! This is an awesome game changer for the TR-8S! It will help a lot to create new patterns and edit existing ones, more easy, fast and detailed (if you need). I'll grab the editor right now! 👏

[@seanleeduncan]

Hallelujah! Wanted this for ages!! Game changer for work flow. Thank you Roland!

[@powermix24]

Now I can see everything and change anything instantly on the fly! Amazing, Thanks Roland!

[@marksnelgrove]

I love that I can re-color the sliders I'm not using far more easily!! Love this!

[@itzdm0r3]

All the folks who hate menu diving are loving this 😂. I'm just looking forward to testing this with my DAW.

[@71collective]

Amazing again !! Top notch and great news for Roland fans ...Roland Mc 707 next ??

[@aikighost]

This is honestly a fantastic help, thanks Roland, Id love to see similar for my mc707 also. One love.

[@adamoliver82]

Seems pretty good but wouldn't sample import have made sense on the editor?

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Yeah it’s such a drag you have to file each separate sample separately on the hardware, tell it what kind of sound it is, manually. It’s crazy you can’t batch load from folders with automatic tagging, or at least do that biz on the librarian.

[@Queerpunx]

Thanks for this Roland! We love you for this. Looking forward to future updates, maybe sample load options?

[@alexbarn]

Holy crap, this is a HUGE deal!!! Well done Roland!!!

[@Silmarillion80]

Yes! I already love my tr6s but this just makes it that much better!

[@SynthgodXXX]

Very cool, Roland!

[@MJamesIII]

This is huge for me in so many ways.

[@wornturtle]

This is phenomenal news! I'd say a little bit late in coming but late is better than never. Thankyou Roland! 🙏🏼

[@WeauxPiano]

This is incredible, my TR8-S will be back in use now!

[@iamhall]

This looks really useful. Can’t wait to try it out. Good job!

[@jaxager]

Thank you so much, Roland! This looks amazing and helpful.

[@djleadone]

Thank you! You guys are back!

[@303otto]

What the woooooooahh, thanks Roland! Very much thanks for supporting at this Level 😱😍💗😻

[@101ziner]

Well done. Absolute game changer for me

[@juicythedj750]

Holy smokes this is exactly what I was waiting for for a while now 😍😍😍

[@TedBrownMedia]

Very happy right now! An official editor !!!

[@lillehammerexperimental]

Amazing... just an amazing addition to an already stunning instrument

[@michaelhonormusic]

Brilliant editor! Makes the Tr-8s even more powerful 😃 Please make an editor for MC-101, that would be frosting on the cake. Thank you Roland.

[@tresor0687]

Very great ! A big thanks for Roland !

[@alexrafter]

Fingers crossed for something similar for the MC 707

[@warmgloom]

Would be cool to see this become an app I can get on the iPad and make the tr6/8s class compliant

[@krazywabbit]

YES!! More votes for this functionality!!

[@JonManness]

Game changer! Thank you, Roland!!!

[@InterstellarMedium]

This is brilliant!

[@neilspenceryoga]

At first I was looking at the TR-6S, then after seeing the MC-101 I changed my mind. Now, I watch this, and I want both! hahaha Good one, Roland ;)

[@RobertSaintJohn]

Nicely done!

[@9000knobs]

Thanks ! This is very very very handy for management. Thank you so much.

[@rustychuan]

Awesome, that’s a great preXmas gift, thx Roland!

[@wildbird78]

Well I know what I'll be doing all weekend. THANK YOU ROLAND!!

[@bpreflex]

The software does amplify the functionality of the TR-8S hardware. If could be more user-friendly if the software also showed the current Pattern and Kit numbers in the top-left main display. I also agree with other comments from users about showing the step play position in the overall Pattern view. This would be great visual integration if the play position on the device was followed in the software.

[@rochem8ack]

Brilliant can't wait to try it out 😃

[@sethdarkon9903]

GEILES Update! Endlich schönes bearbeiten am PC. TOP

[@Gainn]

Really nice. MC-101/707 editor next? :D

[@LocaliLLocano]

Thank you for making this. Again thank you.

[@emrah1986]

Sample import and probability (per step and for FX as well)! Come on Roland!

[@SandroMassarani]

Amazing! Now waiting for something similar for the MC-101!!

[@theotherone3518]

Well done Roland !!!

[@hemlock3088]

Cant wait to download this what a complement to an already awesome drum machine. Im always on the road and tr6s is perfect cheers.

[@SamyKdj]

Very nice ! Thank you Roland :)

[@spectre.garden]

Thank you, Roland!

[@VJFranzK]

🤖📟🎶 Thanks! This looks super useful for fine tuning...

[@artembrits3717]

Thx! It will be great to make this as a VST to control TR-8S parameters in DAW. With this you can do a lot of interesting things like external LFO to TR-8S knobs or some more random features... And I am realy waiting for function to use TR-8S as an card reader.

[@charlystreff9549]

Ouch, so is it not yet possible ?

[@ET2carbon]

Is automation not available?

[@artembrits3717]

@@ET2carbon only internal

[@lookingforamuse]

Nicely done.

[@patzuck2435]

I'm waiting and expecting the same for the MC-101. Soonner or laterrrrrr?

[@MadelnMachines]

I've become very impressed with this product since the FM and software editor updates. Very tempted to buy now. I think it would be cool if the next version or the TR-8S as laid out more like the editor Overall Tab 1:26 - an extra row of knobs for Inst Fx and scribble strip displays under the control and inst fx and the name of the instrument / sample chosen to give instant visual feedback. A next level TR8s would look like the INST Tabs in the editor 6:33 with dedicated knobs for everything and a scribble strip displays. It would be very expensive but incredibly amazing and definitely worth it.

[@superdisco101]

This editor is almost perfect. Thank you Roland. Please implement samplemanagement now.

[@TsavosAlliance]

THANK YOU ROLAND!

[@spookylaundry3326]

MC707 getting no love? Dying for an editor...

[@NatLifeSounds]

I think MC707 have it's all internal, it is really no needs in editors, but tr6s needs it like oxygen:)

[@bigmoneysteppa]

Oh im sure they will.

[@VanaVanaV]

agree, specially for mc-101

[@descry1]

Zenology works in a similar way for the synth engine on the MC. Not the total solution, but gives you a way to import patches and other things

[@atarirob]

I agree, the 707could actually use an external editor. The 606 I feel is perfectly usable and efficient as a standalone instrument.

[@tatagram]

MC101, the same please

[@TheAmazingSnarf]

thank you, Roland!!

[@bigmoneysteppa]

THANK YOU ROLAND.

[@RobertDorschel]

Thank you, Roland! Only one question: how do I use this editor to import/export/manage my samples? That would be a major function one would expect from an editor for a drum machine that relies heavily on samples, which is surprisingly absent.

[@Hoffalompen]

This is a great question - dealing with your own samples right now is a slight pain in the butt, let's hope it gets added afterwards.

[@MrMooseMusic]

This is the way.

[@defjeff2907]

I was going to ask the same questions. Please Roland, add a screen to import and manage samples. Samples groups or folders would be great too.

[@butchcassidy1717]

+1 for this functionality. I feel like it was a bit miss in the otherwise great improvement that the TR Editor provides

[@push-pull3647]

That's a nice new, and it makes the TR8S well more friendly to use ! And now, for the next update, what about a step probability ? It will really take those machines to another level !

[@jthomaslambert]

Is anyone else having issues getting the editor to recognize their TR-8S? I know the USB cable is working because I can see it in Finder when I'm updating firmware (for example). I just can't select the device when I launch the Editor.

[@official-kin]

woaaaah roland i love you! this is so awesome, finaly no endless menu diving anymore. when you now also implement some kind of conditions for steps and a solution to play a sample chromaticly on the device itself without the compicated tuning way, i would be soooooo happy with my loved tr8s :)

[@djjuno106]

I hope you make this for the mc101

[@JulianBrand]

This is awesome!!!

[@tomc7299]

So cool thanks Roland

[@TheGakst3r]

Fantastic! Please please give us a basic librarian for the system 8 too!

[@fortroadmassive4095]

Sample import option would be nice rather than having to use SD card. Next update yea!! Cheers for this. Looks A1

[@marcusplaysmusic8628]

Yo editor is super OP

[@yqsl7726]

We need side chane for MC 707 too!

[@ramzes9332]

Was oscilating between tr8s and maschine mk3. Even before seeing this video was incling towards the tr8s, but now im 100% sure. Thanks

[@ritchozBEATS]

I actually felt Joy when I say the pattern Screen. Thank you @roland

[@hexial]

Awesome! Just need to be able to send WAVs directly from the computer to the TR-8S/6S now - that would be a game changer

[@adriansmithmusic]

Please add a MIDI learn function for the knobs so we can control the effects with physical knobs! Since the midi implementation was never completed for individual effects controls it would be nice to do it with the editor. Using a mouse is no fun! :)

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

Now how amazing would it be if you released something like this for the System-8. Please!!!

[@MichalSada]

Just WOW! thx a lot, my TR8s like it!

[@vincent_us]

would really love to see how this improves the 6S 🙏

[@dietrichlohnsektor9437]

anyone else having problems using the editor...i updated to the newest firmware but if i want to connect the tr8s the editor window says "detected" ....but the editor button stays greyed out. in the select device panal it says: TR8s CNTRL ....is that how its supposed to be....why cntrl....am i doing something wrong?

[@atarirob]

This is really cool...if only I wasn't getting crazy ground loop issues when connecting the TR to my PC.

[@fcf8269]

Dear roland, are we going to see a MC101 editor and librarian eventually?

[@dazagury1]

Thanks for the update @RolandChannel. In the Editor > Patter, how do you toggle the ‘Scale’ function (above the step sequencing grid) on the TR8S hardware itself?

[@andesneko]

With MIDI learn we could configure a controller to move the params :) It would be an awesome VST as well (no sounds, same app but as a VST).

[@AnotherMachines]

THANKS Roland !!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

[@sprungingforvoltage]

Nice!

[@jona_KardCiv1]

I love you guys.

[@iDopeD9]

I’m a proud owner of a TR8s just added the new SP-404 MK ll to the stable 🙌🏾 just waiting on it to ship! 🙏🏾

[@maccagrabme]

Just out of interest what does the 404 do that the Tr8s doesnt?

[@iDopeD9]

@@maccagrabme the sampling in my opinion, i like to sample like MF Doom and i believe my TR8s doesn’t give me sufficient time like the sp404 does

[@iDopeD9]

And also the sp404 is a mobile machine, TR8s stays in my studio

[@stevewoywitka3258]

What do you have for the MC-707 Roland

[@altegratic7783]

there is no VST option?????? ):

[@judddredd8617]

Was thinking about getting a TR-8S but was concerned about the amount of menu diving required. This looks like it will help but yet another bit of software to learn on top of the hardware!

[@DJeMo]

The menu diving is a bit daunting at first but after a week in makes sense and is actually super simple, just a number of shift functions to become those good habits

[@itzdm0r3]

@@DJeMo people tend not to go through their manual so it's confusing to many.

[@MikeeHollMartz]

I wish we had this for the JD-Xi or the MC101. :(