Rolands new drum machine TR-6S! - Better than expected

Time for some drum machine coverage!
Roland just announced the new TR-6s! Its basically a light version of the TR-8s and very competent for its size. This is just my first coverage of it. Let's check out how it works, what it can and can't do!
Btw!
If you missed to check out the session I did for Roland on the MC-707... The link is right here:
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[@SimonTheMagpie]

So one could say the “TR-6S” is a “TR-SUCCESS” hehehe 😆

[@samprock]

xactly :)

[@lukebogacik2793]

Simon The Magpie you funny,,,, 😊

[@travishall4740]

Haha good one😆

[@justinkitchin105]

Word naggah

[@PauperPeccator]

Oh Simon you cheeky bastard, you.

[@pedroyanez2638]

Love the intro, it's really cool that you took the time to do the stop motion!:)

[@gcnubian]

Nice video editing! Thanks for taking the extra time to make this video awesome.

[@Kali_Yugas]

Your videos are very pleasant and informative, thank you very much!

[@MannequinOngaku]

Your demo tracks are phenomenal. I wasn't ready for that amazing beat where you demoed the master FX

[@HazyJ28]

Gear reviews, AKAI MPC, and NI MASCHINE sessions are my favorite videos from this channel. Great video Accurate 🤙. I'm having a lot of fun catching up with your uploads from the past 5 months. I always come here and binge to get inspired.

[@gnarlycharlie4u]

Good vid my dude. Right to the point and very informative.

[@AccurateBeats]

Thanks

[@The_Invisible_Man]

Hey man, nice to see you reviewing this unit.

[@MattiasHolmgren]

Superb video Accurate! Sweet little drum device! 🔥

[@madothelovingmano4547]

Great video, and you re right in your conclusion about the creativity when you are more "limited". Thanks!

[@kenzgbr]

Great review. Love the creative workarounds. I want one!!

[@st0rmchild]

Best unboxing ever.

[@AccurateBeats]

Thank you! I had a lot of fun making it!

[@rfphotoart]

Excellent demo. Thanks!

[@joypr12]

am glad that you have recuperated from your surgery men!, looking in good shape!

[@magedhosny3091]

truly happy to see you healthy and up and about man

[@tailzz14]

Accurate. G. That was the best beat I've heard you make

[@derrickaf1]

You are getting better with your productions...And, your productions were already stellar! Good job!

[@sonic_detour3927]

As usual, I like your honest review.

[@user-vt3wh9kk4l]

Thanx a lot man! Cool vid!

[@READYdot]

Ok, this just went on my To Buy list! Thanks!

[@Smegma_pirate]

Thanks for that vid, You convinced to order it. It will be added my dawless setup with a Korg es1, a volca drum and a volca bass. This Roland is gonna add the refined sound I’ve been missing

[@Taprecords]

Nice groove that you created!

[@jello-tarzan]

Thanks buddy. I very much appreciate your approach, it is so informative and easy to follow. No comedy show and flashy video editing. Big thanks especially for that! Great communication skills and cool muze. Cheers! P.S. A deeper video on the melodic possibilities of fhe tr6s is welcome anytime.

[@CO5MA]

Nice review. I want one 🥰

[@karivierimaa5908]

Great overview and demo, the TR-6S looks very, very interesting.

[@Tinmar_Isation]

Thanks Accurate Beats

[@555atU]

Wow man! I haven't seen one of your videos in quite awhile. You look and sound so much better since your surgery. I have no idea what you had to go through (and still are), but congratulations to you. You should be proud of yourself. PS. I apologize if you are sick of hearing these comments if you get them a lot. I know I kinda would be. But your progress is amazing.

[@g.marion5888]

Seriously, I'm taken aback by how healthy he looks, inspiring to see.

[@555atU]

@@g.marion5888 it really is inspiring.

[@SenorX75]

Great Demo! I just ordered mine and am very much looking forward to playing with it. I haven't had a roland drum machine since the TR-606 I acquired back in the early 90s

[@InkyDaCaT]

Nice review Accurate

[@benjaminbrodie9801]

You rocked it as usual! Roland has stepped up their game to take on Korg Volcas, Behringer clones, and Elecktron sample and cycles devices. Its a great time to be a musician.

[@messolini6479]

LOL, stepped up their game to adress the competition that actually DID listen to us? Roland is a total JOKE!

[@benjaminbrodie9801]

@@messolini6479 Hahahaaaa

[@alfreddawson3765]

@@messolini6479 You're calling the company that developed the first analog, most iconic and most influential drum machine of all time a joke? I bet you're music and music making skills are a joke!!🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@alfreddawson3765]

@@messolini6479 and for the record the Korg Volcas and Behringer Clones sound AWFUL. Thats why I dont own any of their products. But I have a Fantom X6 from 2005 that still works!!!!

[@marccathie3339]

thank you, nice tutorial

[@4theglorious913]

Great demo

[@JonMurray]

Such a cool little box. I was the same, I thought it was more limited than it is. But after checking out a Loopop video it turns out it’s pretty much the same unit bar the obvious knobs and channels and a couple of features! A little bit of easy menu diving and you can get to nearly everything the TR-8S can do! Great video man ✌🏻

[@Mosswurk]

I love the stop-motion unboxing :)

[@mishasavage256]

Damn looks pretty clean! love all the parameters

[@tornadoalleystudios2283]

Im going to be getting this asap. That display reminds me so much of my JX 305

[@BkuBrown]

These videos are helping me understand how to best use the Step Sequencer function of the MPC

[@jasoncaldwell0613]

Bro you are looking great! Love your channel.

[@AccurateBeats]

Thank you!

[@marcusfung4803]

loved the track u created

[@dendraspace]

I love this mini synths

[@MasaTheSlayer]

that's kinda sweet and specially size wise looks great.

[@Georg89]

Thanks for the video, very informative. I already own it for a few days now, i'm still learning... your hihat "trick" is really cool to save one track for other stuff. :-) How did you enter the decay setting? This should also be possible for different tom sounds, right?

[@JxhnNichxlls]

Would you say this would play nice as a brain for sequencing with semi modular setups? Looking for a first solid drum machine in a DAW-less setup and this definitely ticks a lot of boxes. (Also a stepping stone for sampling?)

[@elis.490]

thanks 🙏

[@djsharpmclive1221]

Wow cool

[@tinykarpo80s]

have this one sounds from linndrum? also you can use it as sampler? like to upload wav files like files from linndrum and play them to it?

[@boofkidd8019]

man this is a good video

[@andrewj.682]

I just want to ask, is there any kind of box or drum machine like this with gate outs (in line cable, not midi). I would like to sync my juno 60 and pro one to my computer. Thanks

[@toastyghosty489]

Will it have compatibility with the sp-404a?

[@joepschoevaars4055]

Can you loop the variations of the patterns in different order and different length? As in play the first variation 3 times and 2 times the next? Or that but than in any random order like the novation circuit can?

[@groovelover6352]

How is the sample workflow and functionality compared to the volca sample 1 or 2? So it like the volca sample but also with acb drum sounds? If I want to creat melodic sample based stuff on one track and drums on another track is that possible?

[@CakeHunter333]

This looks like a premium volca. I want one.

[@jimmywheelo]

Very good description

[@halcyondaystunes]

I was thinking of getting a volca drum but now this is out...I know its twice the price but this is so tempting.

[@jimmywheelo]

@@halcyondaystunes twice the price but 10 x more powerful and versatile

[@Smegma_pirate]

As the owner of a volca drum/bass/keys/korg es-1/Korg esx1, I can assure you that my Roland tr6s sounds better than all of them. If you can afford this box skip the volca beats, the volca drum is a different beast but with the Roland you always have solid professional sounding drums without having to design them on the volca drum.

[@trevormalcolm4328]

I’ve got a TR-8s, but still fancy a TR-6s. It seems a lot of fun!

[@g2theartist]

I might consider getting one

[@urbanhookupz]

I wanted to get the Tr8 and and TR8s but never did. I now want to add a new side tool to my flow and the TR-6s seems loaded to do so. Now how about narrowing down the MC-101 vs Tr-6s . They are also overlapping. I wanted the TR-6s for the drum and beat making on sequence. I'm actually confused what would be the better buy between the two at this point? And now after the CES it seems the Roland MV-1 is full of options if you spend a little more. I seem to juggle all these and go back to the Tr-6s. I have a MPCone and a Sp-404sx, do I really need the features in the Roland MV-1? These are my thoughts currently. could you discuss on this in a future video bro?

[@robertrodak8311]

Hey man, I’m looking for a stand-alone setup moving away from the pc. Does this Roland machine work standalone, and would you recommend it? I’ve seen your videos on the mpc one which looks great just not sure where to invest!

[@franciscoramoncleriguesrov7187]

Hola, how firmware up date for roland Tr6s i have versión 1.0 . Gracias Thank you

[@indepthphoto4351]

What’s the length in sample time?

[@TheFourthLetterBeats]

Compared to the Roland 101 Groovebox , would you say this has way more actual drum sounds..kicks, snares, etc ?

[@ronnieesteban9236]

Thanks for the insight on this little beast. Question, there is only one 'Lo Tom' slot..how would you record the mid and hi toms? Thanks in advance!

[@Smegma_pirate]

By adjusting the pitch of each lo Tom step. Similar to the way you would do it on a volca drum. Or you can use two more of Your 6 parts to add mid and hi Toms

[@joeyaltmann1]

CAn you perhaps make another video explaining how you uploaded the samples on the machine? Cheers!

[@samprock]

Mighty drummer. Thanks for another precise review, Accurate! Certainly one more plastic box to skip, but can see it sitting somewhere on or in between synths for no-obligation groove making while DAW-less phun (OP-Z fills that niche for me). I like straight to function attitude in a small-factor box (exactly, ts-8s as you mentioned and/or drumbrute for that matter are too bulky for the purpose, for me at least). It does look like (functionally and footprint) it goes into right direction for having perfect pocket/table drummer..... M+ would do though ;)

[@The_Invisible_Man]

Can it send multi track via the usb audio out?

[@maxi4616]

Hi, does it feel super small and fiddly I really want one but am doubting the size! Is it really that small and fiddly??

[@JakeSweeper]

Definitely going to squirrel away some money and grab one in a few months. I'm a big fan of travel-sized synths and instruments and can see this one having space on my Truck. :)

[@kezstone1]

Thanks for the great review. Is the USB Audio output restricted to stereo or is it 6 seperate outputs?

[@Smegma_pirate]

Stereo

[@pachacache5186]

great intro 👍🏻

[@JohnWill86]

Cool

[@VJFranzK]

As an MPC expert , what do you think about the Note Repeat abilities on this machine?

[@alfreddawson3765]

Definitely doesn't compare to the MPC from what I can tell. No triplet subdivisions for Note Repeat from what I've seen. I have the same gripe with the MC-101, but the workaround is to sequence with the MPC and use the other devices as sound modules. With the new 2.8 Multi-MIDI it actually works pretty well.

[@viktorplevnes9958]

Cool stuff kind sir. Amateurs' question: can I use this as a track in Ableton? So whatever I make with it to be one track in Ableton. I have Arturia's microfreak, I have a midi keyboard, and now I am thinking if I should get this or just a pedal like the strymon nightsky. Thank you

[@AccurateBeats]

Hi! Yeah, you could definitely do that! You’d have a lot of different options there too and use the midi connections to make them speak to one another. A drum machine like this one can really make a big difference to your workflow! Thank you for watching!

[@brunoromiti7708]

hi, just a quick question, I love the sound of the CR78 and have two sample packs containing the sounds of the original kit and would love to import the whole kit (as individual samples - kick, snare, etc) and use it as a whole, but i don't think I'm super sure the TR6S can actually do that, could anyone confirm this to me? great video!

[@cesarcarreno_]

Will this replace all Roland boutique drum machines? on what it can do?

[@FunkyRob]

I already own an MC-101 and find it difficult to learn. I'm wondering if this would make a better replacement for a portable drum machine.

[@alfreddawson3765]

Whats difficult about the MC-101? I've had mine for 3 months and I'm finding it to be pretty easy and a lot of fun!

[@musicismyreligion5213]

Nice studio.

[@lorez6063]

Yo Accurate! You only have one cable out the back. Mono? Is there any reason to use the stereo out, such as panning FX etc, or is it perfectly useable just on mono? Thanks, love the channel.

[@AccurateBeats]

Hey! I’m deaf on one ear so I keep everything in mono. The tr6s has panning options and stereo samples that could be used in stereo... Not for me though :p

[@walterkaiyuenpang3556]

@@AccurateBeats .... Ohhhhh 👍✊🙏

[@Ksbeat64]

You are really doing a great job accurate i love your beat, you give me the idea of creating my KZbin channel , i really need to learn more from you !!!!

[@AccurateBeats]

Thanks! Means a lot

[@filipjonathan]

A question. How would you mix individual elements? Is it even possible? Or do you need to record individual elements separately and then process them?

[@visisydandthevoid]

I own the 101, and guessingit'sthe same, as you can change parameters for purposes of mixing.

[@rod1404]

Very nice video!!! Im curious if you can power the TR6S over phone charger. I think drum machines powered over USB are kinda step back. If I'm willing to buy some hardware it's because I wanna get rid of the computer onstage.

[@boratezel]

It can use batteries

[@AntonioBrandao]

Does it sync with Serato?

[@RemyGold]

Yo please speak to your Roland homies and tell em we need an updated like an sp404xl or even a new version sp555!!! All we get are drums machines and synths but we want new samplers! I cant be the only one lol!...rant over,thanks for the dope vids!

[@trevormalcolm4328]

REMY GOLD // GLDN1 preach bro! Roland need to do a sampler with an old skool vibe, more MPC 1000 than MPC X!

[@AccurateBeats]

Yeah! This really makes a lot of sense. I love the idea of an sp404xl!

[@LocaliLLocano]

REMY GOLD // GLDN1 you might want to check out the MC-707. You get intégra sounds and sample playback with velocity sensitivity

[@VJFranzK]

We'd also like a new (portable?) RC505 looper sequel!

[@strelokknoize]

You're not the only one. Well, for me it's too late. I bought a Blackbox (1010music) and a Kaoss Pad 2 mini. Great combo.

[@denyel_]

i know i shouldnt watch because i’m going to want it, but ur videos r too damn good

[@clutchhawks1268]

This and the sp404sx will be a sick combo.

[@SeanRaine]

Yuuup

[@NYCtvnyc]

can combine it with maschine plus or mk3 in your work flow ?

[@alfreddawson3765]

Yes, definitely! Especially sequencing it via MIDI

[@daniroperto]

does it have probability/chance ?

[@matamakanka5700]

I think it would be cool to pair this with the SP right?

[@josephbuckley9693]

It would be dope

[@indinerante9474]

DAYUMM!! 9:35

[@GreenGecko93]

not only does one pattern hold 8 variations, but you can even chain all 16 patterns in a bank together to play in a row! Just too bad that you cannot give that command via MIDI PC message, only for individual patterns (or does anyone know how to do that?)

[@meneerjansen00]

Reminds me of the Korg Volca Sample. That one (without the USB port), however, is 135 Euro. This one is 387 Euro. Okay, the Korg doesn't do effects per sample. You get global reverb or global anything if you buy a Zoom MS70-CDR multi effect (approx. 100 Euro).

[@giulioc1438]

Hot product. Small and powerful battery powered

[@tylergates4075]

Looks cool, Im sure its great.. But how many times will they reinvent this wheel?

[@86TrapHouse]

FOR-EV-ER

[@furiosound]

for me, its a great toy. but you will end up selling it after a while lol

[@messolini6479]

Thats the thing, they don't. Still no reasonable 808 "re-release" from Roland. The full analog behringer "clone" on thh other hand is extremely good and dirt cheap. Why even consider trash like this?

[@alfreddawson3765]

@@messolini6479 because the Behringer 808 clone is trash. Theres a video review of someone comparing it to the Roland Boutique and the Decay time doesn't match at all, so its impossible to get the "Boom" 808 out of the Behringer. The TR-6S is a perfect companion for anyone that owns an MC-101, Behringer will never make anything this powerful.

[@alfreddawson3765]

@@furiosound I've kept my Fantom X6 for 15 years and this machine will be no different.

[@distortimus7631]

I like tr6s because it's small, but I'd love to have tr8s because it has 11 tracks + more hand on controls.

[@bc7285]

Sick beat that’s getting sampled 🎯

[@Juanpa__pv]

Question, what would be the best beat making device under $500 to produce rap type beats that can also take samples

[@visisydandthevoid]

You can find a used mc101 for around 300$ pretty easy now.

[@ickebins6948]

Great review. One question: What are those headphones? Thanks in advance Keep it up

[@AccurateBeats]

Thank you! One answer: Neumann ndh20. You’re welcome Thanks, I’ll try!

[@kennethbate2778]

@@AccurateBeatsHow do you like them for production purposes and what can you compare them to? Do you use for mixing or strictly producing?

[@MilesKvndra]

Thanks for your insights and review on this one. Sounds interesting, but I think I'll still go with the Digitakt ;)

[@alfreddawson3765]

@Jayo Delaware exactly. Im sticking with my MPC Live for Sampling, but this has all the classic Analog drum sounds I will ever need, and no fiddly menus or quirks like the digitakt. The only good elektron products are the Analog series and Octatrack. Everything else is lacking in features.

[@simonlegrec]

very small but i like it

[@miles46100]

Between the tr6s and the behringer rd8, which one is better?

[@AccurateBeats]

I’d say the tr6s... It has way more functions and is overall a more flexible device :) It always depends on what your specific needs are though. Thanks for watching

[@elis.490]

Would you recommend this or the MC 101, thanks🙏

[@johnsuggs7828]

neither. Just get a step sequencer software package and some sounds and you can do the same thing. Paying 400-500 dollars for something that you can literally do for free is silly. Any free DAW will come with a step sequencer. Hell the DAW is a step sequencer.

[@jeffsymons7084]

@@johnsuggs7828 Yeah I don't understand why people are obsessed with paying for hardware to play the exact same drum sounds everyone has been using for 40 years that you can easily replace with a free sample pack.

[@alfreddawson3765]

@@jeffsymons7084 Because Samples don't have Analog Circuit Behaviors!!!!! And they don't have Battery Power or Knobs or Faders.

[@alfreddawson3765]

And for the record, I already own the MC-101 and an MPC Live and I pre-ordered the TR-6S. Full standalone Battery powered setup. A Laptop and a DAW has no knobs or faders and my setup will sound WAY better and be WAY faster than all those keyboard and mouse movements.

[@alfreddawson3765]

@Eli S. Don't pay attention to those other replies. They're probably guys with no experience making music. I have DAWs and VSTs and all that other stuff too (ProTools, Ableton, Logic) but I started producing on a Roland Fantom X6 and Hardware is always better. Sure, software has its perks, but nothing beats the feel of turning a knob or moving a fader and it effecting the music in real time. I mapped the 808 and 909 to my MIDI controller and it is definitely not the same.

[@officialmarcv]

just made improv of tr6s and tb03 with tr editor😎

[@Algorythm-C]

i like my korg volca sample. very similar