Roland at MTS 2020
Showcasing innovative technology alongside a blast from the past
TR-6S - Small Size. Big Beats.
Roland TR drum machines have impacted music for over 40 years—and they're as influential now as ever. Based on the much-loved TR-8S, the compact and affordable TR-6S has the same speaker-pummeling, window-rattling, body-moving sound of its bigger sibling. Elevate your drum tracks, make beats on the go, and experience the joy of hands-on production. With the TR-6S, the sound of classic tracks, today's trends, and tomorrow's hits are always within reach.
- Six-track version of the TR-8S in a compact and affordable package
- Detailed circuit models of the Roland TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, TR-707, and more
- Large preset sample library with support for custom user samples
- FM sound engine for futuristic tones
- Mix and match sounds for exotic hybrid drum kits
- Advanced sequencer with sub-steps, flam, step-loop, motion recording, and more
- Runs on four AA batteries or USB bus power
- Also functions as a high-quality USB audio/MIDI interface
TR-06 - Authentic TR-606. And so much more.
Authentic TR-606. And so much more.
The TR-06 is a detailed replica of the classic Roland TR-606—with some major modern upgrades. Our new Roland Boutique version has the distinctive tone and iconic look of the original, with more sound-shaping options, innovative sequencing capabilities, and an array of triggers for driving modular gear.
- Detailed recreation of the vintage Roland TR-606 using Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) modeling
- Authentic sound and iconic look of the original
- Expanded sound-shaping options with tuning, decay, pan, gain, and more
- Onboard compressor, delay, and overdrive effects
- Advanced sequencer with sub-steps, probability, and step-loop
- Five trigger outputs and one trigger input for easy integration with modular and other gear
- Color-matched DK-01 case with three tilt options
- Sturdy and portable with solid construction and a metal top
- Runs on four AA batteries or USB bus power
WM-1 - Wireless MIDI for a wireless world
In today's world, you need the ability to make music whenever and wherever you want, eliminating cables and clutter however possible. And wireless control should be easy to set up and just as responsive and reliable as plugging in a cable. Join the wireless MIDI revolution with the Roland WM series, where your creativity knows no bounds.
Plug a WM-1 into a keyboard, drum machine, or other hardware with standard MIDI I/O to wirelessly communicate with MIDI music apps on an iOS device and Mac computer, even at the same time. Or connect more instruments and devices with additional WM-1 units or the wm-1 Wireless MIDI Dongle. In addition to MIDI note data, you can send MIDI sync for tempo, effects, LFOs, loops, and more—all without connecting a single cable.
- Wireless MIDI adaptor for keyboards, drum machines, and other MIDI devices
- Provides low-latency MIDI communication between other WM-series units and macOS/iOS Bluetooth MIDI devices
- Fast mode delivers ultra-low-latency communication (3 ms) for timing-critical applications
- Standard mode supports up to four total devices; Fast mode supports two total devices*
- Runs for about 60 hours on a single AAA battery
- Available WM-1D Wireless MIDI Dongle provides wireless MIDI for Windows computers and Fast mode support for macOS and iOS
Roland Cloud - Sounds of past, present and future.
Sounds of past, present and future. Yours in minutes.
Use over 50 Roland virtual instruments. Embrace the future with ZENOLOGY. Share your sounds across software and hardware with the ZEN-Core Synthesis System. And keep your music fresh with genre-specific patches, patterns, and sound packs.
ZEN-Core Synthesis System
Roland’s ZEN-Core Synthesis System works across hardware and software, delivering decades of genre-defining sounds with the power to shape them in new and exciting ways. It works in your DAW as well as ZEN-Core compatible Roland hardware, so you can use your favorite sounds in the instrument that inspires you most.
And whether you want to explore new styles or just hit the ground running, ZEN-Core’s steady stream of sound packs and engine expansions help keep your music fresh.
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