Detail 01
16 backlit pressure-sensitive pads
They support step programming, finger drumming, and real-time pattern edits.
Product detailSKU #1500000210630
RolandTR-8S AIRA Rhythm Performer With Sample Playback
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for programming and performing drum parts from one hands-on unit, the TR-8S combines Roland drum sounds, sample playback, and a step sequencer. Use its 16 backlit pads to enter patterns or finger drum, then shape transitions with rolls, retriggers, and the adjustable Scatter fill. You can build kits from the onboard sounds, import audio over USB, capture sounds through the audio input, or load WAV and AIFF files from an SD card. Eight analog outputs and MIDI connections support a more involved stage or studio routing setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building drum patterns and transitions live with pads, rolls, retriggers, and Scatter fills.
- Creating customized kits from onboard sounds alongside imported, recorded, or SD-card-loaded samples.
- Studio setups needing eight analog outputs, MIDI connections, USB audio, and MIDI-control capability.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
A/B variations, fill-in, and chain functions
These sequencing functions let you assemble patterns with changes and connected sections.
Detail 03
Sample controls
Loaded or captured samples can be adjusted with filters, envelope modulation, pitch modulation, and reverse.
Detail 04
Eight analog audio outputs
Separate analog outputs provide options for routing drum-machine audio beyond a single output.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Custom sample loading is supported via USB and SD card; WAV and AIFF files are named as supported SD-card formats.
- 02The unit has MIDI input and output, plus plug-and-play USB audio-interface and MIDI-controller operation.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use my own samples with the TR-8S?
Yes. Import audio files via USB, load WAV or AIFF files from an SD card, or sample sounds through the audio input.
02Does it offer live pattern-performance controls?
Yes. Scatter FX, real-time rolls, retriggers, pressure-sensitive pads, and pattern-editing functions are included.
03What connections does it have?
It provides eight analog audio outputs, MIDI input/output, and plug-and-play USB audio-interface and MIDI-controller operation.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
