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Roland AIRA TR-8S Rhythm Performer

by Roland
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Standalone Rhythm Performer

  • 128 kits, 11 instrument types
  • Authentic 16 step sequencer
  • Analog Circuit Behavior for faithful sounds

Building upon the success of the TR-8, the AIRA TR-8S Rhythm Performer combines the legendary sound, form, and function of the vintage TR-808, 606, 909, 707, and 727 rhythm machines with cutting-edge performance and live pattern manipulation capabilities to create a modern-day classic, well-suited for stage or studio.

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  • Every order directly supports the DJ community
  • Free shipping on most products to the US
  • Fast inexpensive shipping options to Europe and Canada
  • Professional DJ staff is online and ready to help
  • Best price guarantee
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Shipping & Returns

GENERAL

All prices are quoted in US currency. All orders are shipped USPS, FedEx or DHL. Personal data will never be sold or transferred to third parties.

TRANSIT TIME

We cannot guarantee FedEx or USPS estimated ship times and no refunds will be offered for delays out of our control. Estimated ship times do not include handling or processing times, most in stock items can expect to ship within 1-2 business days after you have received an order confirmation.

INTERNATIONAL IMPORT DUTIES

International orders might be subject to import taxes that must be paid when the item arrives depending on your local customs. Duties and taxes are shown during checkout after selecting a shipping method.

DJTT FAST AND FAIR RETURNS POLICY

DJTT strives to provide great condition gear that works for you. Sometimes, gear doesn’t work out - so we try  to provide the speediest and most fair return or replacement method possible.

Most brand new products are returnable within 30 days of the original shipment (view product exceptions here) without any additional fees, unless:

  1. The product(s) shows visible signs of wear or damage
  2. The product is missing original box, packaging, accessories or manuals

If the item is NOT defective the customer is responsible for all shipping costs. The cost of the original shipment will be deducted from the refund.

Products outside of our 30 day return window must be warrantied through the manufacturer and are subject to their policies and procedures. Replacements for defective units will be sent out once the defective product(s) is returned and received at our facility.

EQUIPMENT WARRANTIES

All DJ TechTools products (such as the Midi Fighters, Chroma Cables, Chroma Caps and other Chroma accesories) have a 1-year full warranty. This warranty does not include protection from damage caused by physical abuse (dropping, beating, slamming, etc) or water damage. Upon notification, receipt and inspection of broken product, DJ TechTools will send out a new product at no additional cost. Any modifications to equipment will void the warranty. If you bought your device from an authorized reseller then please get in touch with them to get it replaced or serviced. Keep in mind that DJTT midi controllers and accessories purchased from non authorized vendors have no warranty associated with them.

THIRD PARTY PRODUCTS

All third party products warranty claims are handled directly through the manufacturer. The only exception to this is we will handle third party exchanges within 15 days of receipt of the item. No technical support is given for third party products.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will my order ship?

We ship orders during weekdays and most orders will ship out in 24-48 hours.

Please make sure billing and shipping addresses are correct before submitting your order so it doesn't require further processing.

You will get an email containing tracking information as soon as your order ships.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept Amazon Pay, Apple Pay, GPay, PayPal and the following credit cards: Discover, Visa, American Express, Master Card. You may use pre-paid credit cards as long as you have registered a billing address to them. We offer financing for US customers via Affirm and PayPal Credit; you need to register at their website first to use this service.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we safely ship around the world every day through DHL and FedEx which are safe, affordable and fast.

Some countries may levy an import VAT/IVA tax on your order (please click here for more information).

When will my order arrive?

FedEx Ground (free for continental US) has the following expected delivery times:

Faster options are available and more information on international shipments is available here.

Do you price match?

Yes! Click here to chat with our online DJ team

What is your return policy?

Brand new products are returnable within a 30 day period in most cases. If a product is not defective, the buyer is responsible for original and return shipping costs. For domestic defective orders, DJ TechTools will arrange for a return shipping label.

Where is my order?

You received a order confirmation email which contains a link to your order status and tracking number. Alternatively, you can log into your store account. This is where you will find downloads, status and tracking information.

Transistor Rhythms

Includes every sound from the most sought-after TR drum machines, with detailed circuit-models of the 808, 606, 909, 707, 727, and even modified versions. Each machine is a detailed, down-to-the-circuit-model that sounds and behaves exactly like the original.

Fast, Fluid & Fun

You can program on the 16 TR-REC buttons or use the velocity-sensitive performance pad to play live, or record into the sequencer. Get experimental with unusual polyrhythms and complex meters by adjusting the length or ″last step″ of each drum part.

ACB Meets Samples

Pull from the extensive collection of preset samples, or import your own mono or stereo sounds using the SD card slot. Like the TR sounds, you can deeply manipulate samples with immediate hands-on control.

Features

  • High-resolution 24bit/96kHz digital-to-analog converters.
  • Two legendary TR series drum machines — the TR-808 and TR-909 — in one... and much more!
  • Analog Circuit Behavior technology provides component-to-component modeling for unrivaled authenticity
  • Includes 16 stunning kits made up of 11 instrument types, or you can build kits made of sounds from the TR-808 and TR-909
  • Control the intensity of the Accent function as well as per-step gated reverb and delay effects in real time with dedicated knobs
  • Built-in Side Chain function lets you create rhythmic ducking effects on external inputs with per-step control
  • Two assignable analog outputs plus full parallel outputs via USB offer total mixing flexibility
  • Enter steps manually or record your drums in real time to create grooves on the fly
  • Original TR-REC behavior provides an authentic TR series programming experience
  • Quickly mute and unmute individual instrument to rearrange your beat in real time
  • Perform rolls in 4 different styles to get the rhythmical effects you desire
  • 16 backlit per-step pads make pattern creation easy (supports up to 32-step patterns)
  • Traditional A/B pattern arrangement provides easy switching for maximum flexibility
  • Change Step Count during playback to create different length phrases
  • No separate record and play modes (as found on the originals) lets you seamlessly switch between pattern creation and performance
  • Dedicated Tempo controls and TR-909 Shuffle control lets you create beats that pulse and groove naturally
  • 7-segment/4-character LED display shows the current tempo and gives you easy access to the Tap Tempo function
  • Random pattern generation lets you discover new grooves and get creatively spontaneous during live performance
  • Scatter function with 10 styles and variable intensity lets you inject chaos and excitement into your patterns
  • USB connection provides audio and MIDI communication to your computer
  • Solid MIDI clock sync provides tight timing with external gear, such as the rest of the AIRA series

I/O

  • PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4-inch phone type
  • MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
  • ASSIGNABLE OUT/TRIGGER OUT (1 – 6) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
  • EXT IN (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
  • TRIGGER OUT jack: Miniature phone type
  • MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
  • USB port: USB type B (Audio, MIDI)
  • DC IN jack

Compatible Software

  • Standalone
  • Ableton Live
  • FL Studio
  • Pro Tools

Size & Weight

  • Dimensions: 2.4 x 16.2 x 10.75 In / 5.08 x 40.64 x 25.4 cm
  • Weight: 9.5 lb / 4.309 kg

Customer Reviews

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Phreddixeous
Roland AIRA TR-8S

one of the best drum sequencers on the market. an ideal choice for live performance/production.

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Sangre
Roland AIRA TR-8S

It's got an amAzin seek to it, sounds very good.
A great tool for performance and production.

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john b.
Roland AIRA TR-8S

Couldn't have asked for a better addition to my kiddos setup.. No more video games.. The aira products have them learning beats and ableton.. Wow.. Thank you sooooo much!!!

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Pete S.
Roland AIRA TR-8S

There isn't much one can say about the Roland AIRA TR-8 that isn't obvious. Recreating the 808 and 909 in one unit should have a pricetag three times what they charge for the TR-8. I got the 7x7 expansion pack, which adds the sounds of the Roland 707 and 727, as well as expands upon the 808 nand 909 stock sounds with a few more sounds that were only accessible via modded 808's and 909's before now. NOT getting the 7x7 expansion is a crime, as it doubles the sounds of the unit instantly. And if you don't know, you do not have to sequence usng only the 808 sounds or 727 sounds. Yopu can have the 808 kick, the 707 snare, claps from the 909, the Hi-Tom can be from the 727, and so on- all in one sequence. This leads to exponentially more possibilities with this iconic machine. Integrating the TR-8 with the TB-3, or the MX-1 Performance mixer, or into Ableton Live with aqny combination of the above just brings the TR-8 (yet again) to another level of production / Live play capability. The TR-8 is also EASY to learn. It truely is intuative and can be learned in about ten minutes by watching videos on YouTube either by Roland, or by any of the hundreds of others who have flocked to the internet to post "How I Play" type lessons. This is one of the most fun pieces of gear I have ever touched. Adding more pieces of the AIRA line only makes it better. If you're on the fence about getting a TR-8 vs. ANY other similarly priced piece of gear, get to the TR-8 side of that fence immediately. You won't be sorry.

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Bruce B.
Roland AIRA TR-8S

Well, I just received my TR-8 and I couldn't ask for more.
Outstanding quality, very light...
The controls are really nice.
I'm still leaning how to play with it, but it's very easy to set up to integrate with your DAW or play it alone.

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