Rhythm Composer, 10 Outputs (TR-08)

So glad I purchased! Sounds amazing and full and functionality is stellar but still gives the nostalgic feel and workflow that’s so classic!

A little pricey but worth it... I heard stories growing up how amazing the 808 drum machine. I was a DJ as a hobby. Now I have some free time and I want to expand my music. Very simple.... view you tube for tutorial. Now I purchased the SE-02 to sync a keyboard with the TR-08.

Played with the real deal back in the 80's and this modernization is a well-rounded update, though NOT analog ---- it's a digital reproduction, but a darn good one. Fun to use and way cheaper than scouting for the original on the used market. Wish, like the rest of the Roland Boutique series, the outputs were ¼" instead instead of 3.5mm. Use with a portable battery bank via USB and save the headache of changing out AA batteries. Highly recommended for creating polka beats and ham sandwiches!

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I turned this on and could not figure out how to make a single sound. But - all the reviews lauded how amazing it was. I watched several you tube videos and the next thing you know I had a fairly complicated couple of bars of rhythm. Playing through a couple of studio monitors I had for my keyboards. I love this little machine and I expect to do really great thongs with it in recording.

Ignore the haters!! Sure, it's not analog, but this thing is dope. And it runs on 4 AA batteries. And it's almost exactly like an 808 - except way smaller. Don't let these analog snobs sway you from buying this sick little machine. It's FUN, and that's what matters. The lack of individual "true" outs doesn't bug me at all. Make your drumtrack sound good on one track -- it's not hard. I highly doubt that Madlib outed each drum hit to separate tracks for Madvillainy. Embrace the limitations. If you want the 808 experience w/out spending $5K on an unstable secondhand unit, this is as close as you'll get. And this thing will be selling for $600 - $700 on the secondhand market when Roland stops making them. In short, ignore the haters. This little beatbox is sick -- and surely a future classic.

I bought this on a whim as more of a historical/art piece. I'm a big fan of hiphop and electronic music, and it was interesting to own something related to the history of these genres. Ended up actually using and learning the device. And I enjoy it. Ended up pairing with a Roland Boutique TB-03 Bass Synthesizer. And it's pretty fun.

Very cool, sturdy, well built, and innovative stand/case enclosure. Well worth the cost... go look at the size of the original and decide what woyld fit best in your studio!

Just about anybody can learn the basics of the Roland TR-08 drum machine. The functions are vast but operating this awesome little drum machine is easy. It should be easy to learn most of the functions with just a few short video tutorials online. There are plenty of storage segments and an A & B 16 beat drum line (each) on every storage number (12 total plus 4 fills) makes for a useful and easily accessible array of customizable patterns. I hooked up the rig via auxiliary jack to a bass guitar amp and it sounded great! This is an awesome jam tool and creative device. While it is easy to operate, it is complicated enough that you probably cannot play this very effectively at the same time as another instrument. If you pre-program your beats, dual instrument use may be possible but you may find you need a dedicated musician (or aspiring musician) to make the most of the TR-08 in context of a band. The rhythm always being perfect with a customizable exact tempo is a valuable aspect of the device. I can imagine that even young kids can figure this out and jam along with you. The unit itself has some weight and feels very well-built. Regardless of genre (I'm a rock/indie/alt guitar player), I think this is a great piece for creative fun and professional sounds. The easy-to-master user interface is a key selling point and the quality sound makes the TR-08 a great little instrument.

Excelente

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I love this thing. I had an 808 in the 80’s but sold it. Big mistake. It’s a lot smaller but still sounds great. Would recommend.

This thing is fun. I have had it for 30 minutes and have falling in love. Really it’s easy and fun to make some sweet beats.