Roland TR-8S v3.0/TR-6S v2.0 Firmware Update Overview

[@fredrikw1447]

Great value that you keep updating this, actually what made me go for the tr8s in the first place was the FM engine update. And now this?!? Wow, great keeping your products alive. Now its time for an mc707 update too.

[@xselfcreative]

So great that Roland is updating Tr8s! much love and appreciation to you guys and girls. I will get back to Tr8s soon. 😊

[@VJFranzK]

🎹🎶🎚Again, We need the ability to write note Melodies with the Keys! Many earlier machines can do that, and using "gross tune" with the knobs is too slow. PLEASE complete the UI of these great machines, it would be so easy to grant this wish via a firmware update!

[@dangit57]

Epic! I was honestly just craving some CR78 a few days back, and then this dropped! Thanks Roland 🔥🤘

[@MikeRenouf]

I can't go for that. No can do. Great job Roland!

[@TheDjpredator]

Nice that you keep updating the firmware 🙏 Keep it up! 🤘

[@ABizzyBYT]

The TR-8S is a beast. Love it!

[@williamking9510]

Here's a suggestion Roland - do a plugin version that can talk to the hardware TR8S so I can fill the hardware TR8S with patterns and sounds then upload them to the plugin to use in my DAW without the nonsense of bouncing multiple tracks of audio out the TR8S to audio tracks in my DAW. Similar to what Arturia did with MiniFreak.

[@AllyDay-iv5ry]

Good idea

[@jessewarren817]

Oh my god I would buy a Tr-8s tomorrow if that was the case!!

[@172Break]

@@b_og What would you recommend for a drum machine with really good DAW integration?

[@gkountilas]

​@@172BreakI wanna know too

[@NatLifeSounds]

Absolutely reasonable. It really needs a full control Plugin in DAW

[@Charlie-Sheen]

An update for the TR8 would be awesome and very much appreciated by a lot of people!

[@colourist.]

We were dropped like a stone a long way back !

[@Charlie-Sheen]

@@colourist. It’s a shame really! At the very least it would be great to have it as an expansion like with the 707!!

[@centralbpm]

Yeah for sure!

[@joannehorrex7548]

100% 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@joannehorrex7548]

@@Charlie-Sheen that you don’t have to pay a £100 for!

[@JRosevelt]

Really nice. I've owned the TR 8s for a good while now. Nice update, so glad you guys keep showing love to this iconic machine. If you're reading this, I hope you consider 2 things if possible; off-grid/unquantized style recording, and ability to chormatically play all individual instruments.

[@KeyhanAkbarzadeh]

This morning I was checking out CR78 samples for my TR8S 😂and the update comes out in the afternoon 🤩 that's great! 🤘

[@Gyrbae]

Cool that you're still updating the TR8S but the MC 707 needs some love too. If there's one groovebox that needs its own editor it's the 707.

[@RicoTropico]

Maybe 101/707 will get Zenbeats support someday. Maybe...

[@bassgeballer]

True...!! But in my opinion the sh-4d needs more attention

[@RicoTropico]

@@bassgeballer It will for sure that's new product. ;)

[@Gyrbae]

@@RicoTropico Maybe, I'd rather have a similar TR-editor that TR8S has, so I can create patterns, assign effects and samples on a computer, and then upload all the project data straight to the 707.

[@joannehorrex7548]

Is my TR-8 now obsolete?

[@synthetic24]

If Roland make just 1 more update that the flanger and phaser effect also can be used with the individual instruments. Then it is the perfect drummachine.

[@samisonline8866]

can’t you set the ctrl know to those?

[@VimyScout]

Love my TR-8S. That opening sound sounded a lot like the intro to George McRae's 'Rock your Baby' Great stuff👍

[@hovermotion]

Utterly stunning drum machine (Tr8s), one of my favourites.

[@JonMurray]

This is awesome man! Loads of brilliant new sounds and I love that all the old original patterns are included. Really enjoyed your jams as well mate!

[@MJamesIII]

Just recently, about a month ago, I started using my tr-8s after not using it for over a year. Talk about timing 😎😎😎 Being able to tune the 808 chromatically is the feature that I’ve wanted from the beginning.

[@isocarboxazid]

Love love love my TR-6S and am really happy about this update. Thanks, Roland!

[@JonManness]

Huge update! I’ve used CR-78 samples and clones for songs and this will be a great addition, especially for tuning the drums.

[@didierambact3978]

What a machine! ACB + FM + triggers for my Simmons V module! Hours of fun

[@andyjones760]

Gotta say thanks Roland. Been wanting this for ages and now it's here, for free!

[@krazywabbit]

Person A: Downloads update, jams, has fun. Able to share their accomplishments. Person B: Takes to comment section, inputting notes of frustration. Misses out on fun. Nothing accomplished. Choose wisely.

[@DJeMo]

Ten hut

[@nikolisgwuasteriadopoulos4735]

Great! Would love to have this kit in the TR8 (MKI) as well!!!

[@berkut6313]

Yeah Roland, Now total integration with Zenology Pro + dedicated editor for the MC707 !!!

[@huntrrams]

Love the tr6s! Thanks for the update!

[@shapeshiftersmediagroup]

Roland, if you're reading this, long time customer and supporter here. LOVE the TR8S. I'm wondering if you will you ever add "chromatic" mode?? You know, a function where you can make each instrument chromatically tunable without having to step sequence program each and every note to a single automated tune, but where you can either use the 16 step buttons for 16 chromatic notes and or be able to chromatically play the instruments with a midi keyboard?

[@DarrenGlen]

if you think Roland listen you are dillusional. Just look at their lack of analog synths. They will do what their board of directors and advertising research division tell them to do

[@thevoiceofgrandmother]

@@DarrenGlen The thing is they have such a wide user base that this gets kinda complicated, For instance, I live in SE Asia and Roland has been king of the market here for decades. If you count populations here spread across even a handful of countries say just Thailand and India and Vietnam, that's almost 2 billion people, and here, you'll see what they actually sell the most of in volume are arranger-style keyboards and digital pianos AIRA isn't as big a deal outside of the electronic music crowd, and neither were the boutique series. The fact that they are still somewhat intent on keeping their electronic music legacy alive allows for things like the TR8S, but to ask them to make analog synths for a tiny fraction of their "real" market (who don't care for those things) is quite unpractical from a business standpoint. This thinking is possibly what guides their rather practical, you could even say modest, business decisions. And as for advertising, they are notorious under-advertisers. I believe that's something money can't buy. They have people going to them, expecting things OF them, without them having to do anything but just keep selling whatever they sell. I respect it. And I LOVE my TR8S.

[@DarrenGlen]

@@thevoiceofgrandmother I love my TR8S too. Its the best thing they have made in a long time. A true future classic for sure.

[@kvmoore1]

Thank you, Roland!!! Yeah, I it would seem like the CR-78 model should've been available years ago when the TR-8S was first released from the jump. However, I'm glad Roland finally added it. I figured they would eventually add it sooner or later. Now about the chromatic tuning for the TR808 bassdrum, what a PLEASANT SURPRISE!!!!!@ This was totally unexpected and it is greatly appreciated. Thanks again!!!! I'm going to update my TR-8S tonight when I get home from work.

[@corrosiveabuser]

How weird, last night just before bed, - well about 3pm this morning, - I was wondering to myself if, or when, Roland were going to release the CR-78 and JP-4 as ACB Boutique units, - imagine my surprise when I woke up. Already updated, using the SD method, - WOW, - cheers David, and a massive thanks to Roland - love to ALL, feel no hate

[@RaquelFoster]

Yessssssss! I was about to manually convert a CR-78 kit for my TR-6S, but I guess I don't need to.

[@svenl.69]

excellent never regreted to have bought roland gear

[@ZozillaThaGreat]

Roland really need to provide a sofatware like overbridge for Elektron devices , with drivers that don't replace main sound card , and the plugin routing not only audio and midi in real time but also recalls everything saved with session .... PLEASE roland , deeper integration in daws and it's a killer !

[@saardean4481]

Go Roland!!! Cool update! I am hoping one day you will add to the Tr 6 S: 1) Micro Timing, 2) the ability to play the step buttons as a keyboard and 3) "iteration dependence (as a wiser person described it) ", for the probability settings and I will be buying a second Tr 6 just because I find it so cool :-) For the Tr 6s Mk2 please consider more RAM memory Peace!

[@JamesBermingham]

Ah sweet Roland. Got the TR8s, along with the Fantom 0-6, MC 707, SH4d and my SP-404MKII is on the way. Fun Roland toys. Another Golden era for Roland!!

[@spectralknights2]

What a waste of money 😆

[@lowlowseesee]

that is a beautiful machine in and out

[@VoltageCntrl]

Thanks Once Again Roland! for long time support of your products…. That’s why I own all of your latest gear! Drums, Flagship keyboards etc etc

[@LesSondiers]

Very nice demo !

[@DIDBOX_Twitch]

I can't wait to install this update (5 months later) 🫨 I do live performances on Twitch and for me, there are two things I really need on the TR-8S. The first is the ability to record a roll for an instrument in INST REC mode and the second is to be able to create a random pattern for a single instrument in a kit, like PATTERN+SAMPLE but for one instrument at a time, with a smart and easy button combination 🌼🐝 Please Roland 🥺🐣✊

[@alandarylmusic555]

I’m very slowly starting to become a fan of the legendary “CR-78” Drum Sound. I even recorded a whole album called “The CR-78 Album” using nothing but CR-78 Drum Sounds lol.💯😎🎶

[@AShvets-zq9gc]

Really hope for the sidechain compression on my 101 one day. Great update as always!

[@tomc7299]

Awesome this is why I buy Roland...they just keep making there machines better... maybe system 8 update next plz 👍

[@MT-mt8bd]

I love it so much I bought 2.

[@RyanKhay]

You never cease to amaze! Fanboy for life! Love ya work @roland

[@alaeifR]

That last missing piece, at last. Very nice.

[@SamyKdj]

Thank you for this video David !! :)

[@gavinpeters9531]

Right so instead of listening to all the actual requests about useability and function you added this. good to see you're listening. I suppose it helps sell more units rather than looks after the people who already bought them

[@r_bau]

Thank you Roland! Any news on a SP404 MKII update?

[@snakeindigo7085]

Excellent demo! 😲

[@nickmoran1]

Any update to enable chaining of patterns or the ability to sequence pattern variations in any order including looping variation A a number of times before moving to variation B.

[@hygromanteia]

Sounds great Roland. I paid for the 7x7 expansion on my TR8 - can I get the CR78 sounds too?

[@huymingway]

Now please add Step Condition (like Elektron boxes) in your TR8S firmware version 3.5 or so. For example value 1:2 would play the step once every 2 cycles, 2:2 also once every 2 cycles but on the 2nd time. And so on 1:4 2:4 3:4 4:4 etc With this, the TR8S would be much more powerful especially in live techno, sometime we want an INST to hit just once every 4 bars, with current firmware we need to employ 4 Variations, which is just annoying and prone to error.

[@midiminion6580]

TR8s for life!

[@alexjeanedvard]

Word!

[@mikeeriver5310]

Roland, have you fixed the pattern change from external source sync bug introduced after V2.1? If not I see no reason to update from V2. Lovely updates sure, but if I cant sync to my master clock, they are of no use.

[@PhilipGarciaReacts]

I love it!!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@MostlyHuman]

Thank you Roland!!

[@Digiphex]

I hope the MC-707 is next to update with side chain compression, SH-101 model and other models, and Ableton style follow actions of clips such as random follow.

[@teamphil]

This is great for my tr-8s, now please update the t-8 with more drum sound options for the ultimate portable drum machine.

[@b_og]

Let us integrate tr8s with daws easily like elektron does, than we all buy a tr8s haha!:) U already have a fine standalone application, why don't just make it a plugin ?:O

[@CausticCatastrophe]

swell update! I would really love to see the course tuning for samples next!

[@angelovdweerden6585]

Great stuff, love the TR-8S ❤🎼

[@shannontravis2445]

Will there be an update, for the MC-101 and MC-707..? And will the CR-78, be compatible with both, the MC-101 and MC-707..?

[@dynatwenty]

New gear day. Give the postman a hug ❤

[@caesarsheadache]

Brilliant update Cheers 🔥🔥🔥⚡🤘

[@gavintduffy]

So unfair there is no update for the TR8…totally forgotten about! Being asking for the CR78 update for years…very disappointing 😠

[@GTChris]

With all due respect, I think most of us want Roland to focus on their current line of products. Everyone that hangs on to out of production gear wants updates for them and who knows you might get it, but seeing how affordable a TR-8S is on the second hand market I really want to suggest you just update your gear.

[@Wagoo]

I think they should at least vastly reduce the cost of the 707 expansion for the TR-8, or just make it free, if they're not going to update it anymore

[@acrhcpaule]

@@GTChris I get your view but I absolutely agree with @Wagoo: It would cost them a minute to at least reduce the price of the 7x7 Update. The TR8 still is a relevant product, people sell and resell it, it is on stages and studios worldwide ... I dont see what harm would it make do anyone to stay fair to older and less privileged customers. 120 Euro for a Update is a lot of money (450 for a used TR8s is even more)! It is not cool to give other customers with the Updates just free and then expect that everyone else is just cool with it.

[@eyesintheskies]

Been trying to talk myself out of buying yet another drum machine by watching KZbin reviews & to my surprise it’s not working 🤦🏻

[@telogic1]

Where is the TR-8 update we were the first to ask for this update

[@rorz999]

TR-8 won't get another update

[@RicoTropico]

discotinued product :(

[@GTChris]

Yeah where is my SP303 update 😂😂😂

[@telogic1]

not in my studio its not @@RicoTropico

[@Wagoo]

Happy 909 day. ACB models rock

[@Stereomodedj]

In drum machines it would be a big step to integrate an automatic algorithm that indicates the correct balance between the various kick presets associated with each bass preset, currently the big obstacle for improvised live performances. This is the big limitation that DJs/producers like me currently prefer to create balanced rhythm patterns on the DAW rather than obtain a non-professional live balance.

[@mindgalleryvoodoo5266]

Great addition, that will be fun. However I wonder why the tr-8s does not seem to have a spring reverb like the tr8, so that and a way to add a reverb tank could be for next firmware? But good work over all i love my tr-8s :)

[@patricksharpe]

Thank you Roland!

[@falangistavaleroso9689]

Please add the function to copy and paste steps and upgrade the sampling options! thanks

[@SPAZZOID100]

How do i access the preset patterns? I cannot find them.

[@junglejingle7836]

releasing update will keep this beast on wantlist for years..microtiming needed ..and more ..more fx..

[@mattteleporter3632]

beautiful.)

[@pauldablue]

- It would have been useful if you actually told us how to install the new patterns or kits, so do i have to do a factory reset after the update and lose all my original patterns or what ??? Edit: As it isn't mentioned anywhere - if you want to use the new CR-78 patterns and kits you have to update firmware AND do a factory reset, which means losing all your custom patterns and samples, so backup first, update firmware, factory reset, export new patterns and kits to SD card, restore from backup, then import new patterns and kits to available spaces. Also make sure the new patterns match up with their corresponding kits, lastly most important shift/Exit/Overwrite. Could Roland have made it a little easier? maybe included new patterns/kits with the new updated TR Editor, probably not.

[@tendingtropic7778]

great! any plans to add the TR 505? this one seems the only one thats missing!

[@lawrencel1668]

It has 626 which I think was a more professional version of 505

[@PolaBurrr]

i updated my tr-6s and i see the cr-78 sounds but where are the patterns ?

[@alexandrosroussos]

Really excellent. The 6/8S are a dream of do it all drumboxes🤩 But why no USB audio/MIDI class compliant mode to use with an iPad ? Even if it means only stereo in/out for the audio. Right now I believe we don’t even have USB MIDI. Maybe for a v3.5 or v4. Keep up the good work ! You’re keeping these babies on top as a true reference.

[@gearsofsounds]

I updated, I have the CR78 sounds, but no CR78 patterns, do I have to do a factory reset or are they available somewhere else ?

[@keykrazy]

Am wondering the same...

[@crazyFrankyy]

Thank you for update Roland, can it possible add REVERSE function for all sounds?!

[@munkduane]

I've done the update v3, verified it was installed and I don't see any of these CR-78 patterns?

[@keykrazy]

Am wondering the same...

[@munkduane]

Figured it out. You have to do a factory reset after the v3 install. Save your patterns to a card, do a factory reset, restart, and magically all the new sounds and patterns appear.

[@keykrazy]

@@munkduane Yup, that's the way. Just figured it out as well late last night. Installed the update, factory reset, new patterns are all there. :)

[@M1k1haus]

The boutique version better be cute and square.

[@jadisperdu9412]

❤❤😍😍😍 Chromatic Bass finally !

[@d-zone]

What’s wrong is that you give these extra sounds to ‘s’ owners for FREE but you CHARGE for extra sounds if you bought the TR-8. How is that right or fair? If the 707 is free for TR-8S owners then they should be free for the owners of the TR-8. I’d like an explanation please Roland?

[@midi-ocher]

I used to think the same way but now I believe that Roland goes out of its way to update their current product lineup and I understand, from their business point of view, the decision to stop updating legacy products such as the OG TR-8. You can always sell the TR8 and upgrade which is what I did and I have zero regrets. Just having the capability to upload samples is totally worth the upgrade.

[@d-zone]

@@midi-ocherYou misunderstand my point. I am not complaining about Roland not updating older products. My complaint is that ROLAND charges £100 for the 707 sounds as an "update" for the TR-8 yet the same sounds are FREE for the TR-8S. The sounds/update should be FREE for BOTH devices.

[@midi-ocher]

@@d-zone I hear you man. I got one even better, they (Roland) had stop offering that "upgrade" for a while and you couldn't even purchase the 707 sounds. I don't know if it's still the same or if they brought it back.

[@plasmatek]

Thanks ⭐︎ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

[@666Thecakeisalie]

Tweaky delivering once more the goods 😃

[@videolady]

完璧！❤

[@Klimen777]

ACB Chromatic Bass make little distortion in other instruments on TR-6S.

[@kampk41]

please tell me, will there ever be an update for the MC 707?

[@BlackKoshinomi]

Legowelt gonna be happy

[@Andres-sp2go]

uhm .. micro timing please ?

[@GTChris]

Cool thanks, especially the chromatic tuned 808. Can we already sync and start the LFO to the BPM? I love my TR-8S but it does have some minor things that make me wonder why years after it's release those haven't been addressed. I guess there is always someone somewhere wanting something, but that being said there are things missing in the software that have been mentioned in almost every review as a con from the start. Missing CC destinations to name another thing.

[@noisevector]

I'm pretty sure the lfo can be tempo synced already.

[@MusicNation-TV]

Awesome.

[@robbiespeechless]

This is awesome!!!!!

[@james_m_yt]

707 update next please 🙏

[@VegPoop]

nah

[@james_m_yt]

@@VegPoop yeah

[@phatzdom]

Awesome!

[@sdsmack1]

When are we getting a firmware update fir the SH-4D?

[@ecsnsan]

Brilliant! Thanks! 🙂

[@MT-mt8bd]

Great shirt!

[@ChrisJenkins-x4n]

On the CR-78 you can play two preset patterns at the same time to mix the rhythms together. No way to do this with the TR-8S, I suppose? Anyway, it's not like I would get rid of my CR-78...!

[@directed6924]

Are there plans to add CR-78 to Roland Cloud?

[@mikeprokurat1383]

Wait!! How did you just 'add' a chorus line??? Please!