Roland R-8

Roland R-8
Roland R-8 Human Rhythm Composer
ManufacturerRoland
Dates1989 - 1996
PriceUK£665
Technical specifications
Polyphony32 voices
Synthesis typeROM
Storage memory32 Preset Patterns, 100 User – Patterns, Maximum number of bars : 99, Memorized Data : Velocity / Pitch / Decay / Nuance / Pan / Micro Timing
Input/output
External controlStart / Stop Jack, Value Jack, Tape Sync In Jack, Tape Sync Out Jack
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The R-8 Human Rhythm Composer is an electronic drum machine introduced in 1989 by Roland Corporation, using PCM voices. The R-8 features velocity- and pressure-sensitive trigger pads, and the ability to create loops of beats. The device has eight individual outputs, 32-voice polyphony, and four-part multitimbral MIDI.