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TR-8S is probably the best drum machine ever made. I have owned it quite a few years now and I it never stops amazing me how great it sounds and how fun it is to use. No other drum machine has ever given me the same experience.
That's the reason I bought one (second-hand, mint). I was looking at an R8M before, because, you know, rackz'n'stuff. But as a friend pointed out: it's the last drum machine you'll ever need. And yes, I like it that it looks like a Christmas tree, or something that will upset your conservative neighbours who'll think that you've gone all woke.
I love my TR-8s. I'm a guitarist first so rhythm programming has always been a challenge for me. After owning the unit for several months I became determined to learn it and create drums I could use. It's a great machine. No more scrolling through my loop folder to find something that fits the occasion.
I just want to know which part they made fail this time. Microbrute = sequencer, Microfreak = started with shotty encoders, Drumbrute = failing noise source, Drumbrute impact = failing bpm pots . . and the list goes on and on 😂
Audiopilz could make videos that are 30mins long, instead chooses to make 9 minute videos that you have to pause every 5 seconds to get every joke/meme... epic! Thank you for making this
6:00 By the year 2027 you will end up having to zoom soooo far out just to include all your 280 TB-3s in the same shot, that we won't be able to see your hands anymore
Got my TR-8S a month ago and love it. the "TR Editor" companion software is also amazing for crafting your own patches on the fly and eliminates the menu diving.
The Editor is a win, you can literally see everything TR-8s can do and structure Jams quickly. It is a performance machine and not a computer like DAW kinda similar to the MPC one. It's a great tool, a classic IMHO. Faders alone make it so much fun to play.
@@AudioPilz I realize that you could use it like a groove box but why would you put yourself through that? That’s what a sequencer is for. My workflow: get a burst of energy to import a bunch of samples and assemble some kits. Then some time in the future, get another burst of energy and make whole banks of patterns using the new kits. So when I’m working on a new song, I’ve got patterns I’ve haven’t used waiting for me.
@@rhill109 I've been following this idea for about 4 years now. I am at the step of making whole banks of patterns now. Should be using it for new songs soon. 😅
If anyone knows if getting a squarp hapax and a roland something something as a sound module is a good idea let me know so I can finally pull the trigger on it lol. I am just not sure what roland box would be best used as many sound in box. but I am considering getting the mc 707 for its audio over USB, effects, and sounds. basically use it as a sound module and mixer in one than use the insane hapax sequencer for well sequencing.
Oh dear. Now there's 3 of them! Despite the limitations, this drum machine seems like a blast to use. You really went all out on the drums in this! Great video! :D
These videos are always so enjoyable!!! I actually got a TR-8S about a year ago for the first time and I love it. It's a cool "Roland Drum Sound Classics" box but for me the real use is that it has a Control Surface Mode where it can be used as a midi controller. All the faders and most of the knobs send midi CC info in this mode. The sequencer is also still functional so I use this to program software drum machines or to just do single note triggers in my DAW. As a DAW accessory it's a brilliant side machine to have!!!
I upgraded from TR6s to TR8s a couple years ago. glad I did. When you need THOSE sounds it's hard to beat since the ACB sounds so good. The extra outputs makes all the difference, need them for sidechain. I pray that the next Digitakt has more outputs.
I bought one used in mint condition, and it quickly became one of my favorite studio pieces (I wasn’t expecting it to). However, I DO hate its limitations: only 50MB of samples, or 300 pcs, whatever comes first; no sample management or bulk tool - it’s one by one, folks; the menu diving is typical Roland but passable; audio over USB sucks, it’s way too quiet when running as an aggregate device. Inputting melodies or bass notes is pure hell. And it definitely has an identifiable sound of its own, that doesn’t sound like a real 808 - it sounds like a TR-8S. You can hear it on the last demo jam here, for instance. Also - Florian, don’t ever stop doing the ”delay-y-y, reverbbb” FX - those are always still hilarious 😄
I had one of these and like everybody else, I loved how it sounded. Shame there is SO MUCH menu-ing with only a tiny 2-line LED and a single knob to navigate it all.
There is an app but it doesn’t help with samples. It’s great for everything else though. But the problem for me is once you’ve got a computer and an app involved why not just use a drum machine plugin in your DAW. Unless you’re gigging out a lot and don’t want to take a computer with you i suppose.
@@jdrukman I hear you re. the "umbilical cord" to the computer, but nothing wrong with sample management over USB and then being able to take out your TR-8s for a gig with the samples you want loaded on it. As for using a VST instead of the TR-8s, are you saying that the cloud vst sounds just as good as the TR-8s?
@@gainofdysfunction4135 yeah i actually have roland cloud and the tr8s. The modeled drum machines (tr808, tr606, etc) sound the same between the device and the plugins. Samples are samples, obviously. Constructing a kit on the 8s out of samples is tedious in the extreme. The app doesn't really help you with that part of things either.
I sold mine, no regrets. I just never got along with the buttons and the interface wasn't as useful as all that. Sliders get old after the first thrill wears off. In the end, the core Roland TR sounds on the MC101/707 are great enough and you get 3/7 extra polyphonic channels extra.
The drums sampled on 101/707 aren't nearly as good, sorry. Not even close. They don't breath, just static samples. You are only fooling yourself, anyone with an ear can tell the difference.
Had to decide between TR8S and MC707, got the 707 and I'm happy with it. Mainly using it with own samples anyway and as a drum machine it serves its purpose quite well. The synthesizer part is also quite capable. Does it have some annoying limitations? Sure! A lot of users complain about the missing sidechain compression btw. Looking forward to the video!
Having this drum machine has always been my dream, in 2022 I managed to buy it. I'm very happy with this machine, it's become the main piece of my set up and the one I care most about. Powerful tool if you know what it can do. Many times I just use the TR-8s to make a complex track. My opinion is that the TR-8s is already a classic, I see many artists that I admire, both new and old school, also using it as a centerpiece or auxiliary in their setups. A classic that Roland hadn't been able to make in a long time. I understand some complaints from some users, but for me it works completely. I have nothing to complain about. The ACB engine is great, the FM engine is also very versatile and not that difficult to use, a very interesting effects chain that allows you to create a very complex and unique sound design, the possibility of configuring multiple channel outputs, also compatibility with modular equipment /qlanalog with Trigger output, even being able to convert audio outputs to Trigger outputs, midi configurations that can integrate well with older equipment that tends to be problematic. There are many details that make this equipment exceptionally usable. Sensational equipment, I hope it has many years of life on the market and that more updates come.
You gotta hand it to Roland: The ACB instruments do sound legitimately amazing. The jams in this video sound so lush, organic and huge, without sounding muddy at all. I feel like a lot of other synths end up sounding either thin and lifeless or muddy and boomy. Roland are really good at hitting that sweet spot sound, where everything just sits in the right place. It sounds very alive, yet polished to me.
Modern classic. Not ashamed to admit that I use it more than my MIDIfied 808. The 808 still carries the weight but the TR8S is a rock solid daily driver.
I enjoyed the TR-8S as my first drum machine, but after a while I sold it and never looked back. I found that I wanted more punch and grit to my percussion - I just gotta have EQ on my drums, top that off with compression, distortion, and scenes, and well... I love my Analog RYTM!
... could you assign 3 separate midi channels on the tr-8s for each sound on the tb3, and use just one tb3 ? ... or have to use individual additional sound controls on each tb3 not available/programmable on the tr-8s sequencer?
Nice video! I actually don't know why the TR 8S gets so much flack! Actually....I kind of do, I ended up selling mine, but I bought another one back again because I missed it! LOL. I think it's just an aquired taste to those who may be looking for more of a groovebox, the 707 may be more suitable. But for a drum machine, I think it's right up there with just about anything out there especailly now that they've incorperated a TR-Editor software to save us from extensive menu-diving. Where I think it really shines is the expansive sound design features. I have fun creating a lot of one-shots and unique sounds with the Roland FX and tone shaping capbility of the FM Synth engine it has. Looking forward to more videos from you!
I worked at Serato on the integration of the TR devices (we spent a lot of time getting it to be as good as it is in terms of staying in sync). You do need to have the driver installed for it to work. But you also need a 'Serato primary device' or a 'Serato DJ Pro software license' (with a Serato compatible soundcard) in order for it to have any effect with the software.
Years ago I left you a comment where I said I was really happy you were enjoying the TB-3 so much because it was one of my favourite synths and I never saw anyone else talk about it. I got mine used for about £80 ages ago. When I saw you had 3 I couldn't help myself, I had to look at the used prices. £600! How could you? You made this thing I keep playing with my nose for a laugh into a legendary piece of gear.
I used to use the Serato Sync. The problem is that i usually have the TR-8S synced to start with Ableton, but when i start Serato, even when i turn the Serato sync off, the TR-8S no longer will listen to Ableton. Its stuck in Serato sync.
Interesting that you rate this higher than the Drumlogue - is that mainly because of the peculiarity of saving kits and patterns on the latter? They both seem pretty limited when it comes to samples etc.
@@AudioPilz that’s totally fair. The Drumlogue having real analogue drum synth is what made me hold off from the TR8(S) when it was announced. But I’ve always been drawn more towards the Roland drum sequencers.
This episode feels like being caught with a paw in a cookie jar! I jumped on the bandwagon to buy TR-8S after getting the MC-707 which I did fire up to use last night after a hiatus. Everything states about the TR-8S are fully justified. It is more valuable when connected to other items in the Roland Aira family (MX-1, MC-707, etc). The biggest potential misunderstanding is in failing to understand how the device may be better used with a DJ perspective and mindset. It becomes the family burden when used with a DAW and anything not requiring fading in and out. Where is this community’s videos with their confirmations or rebuttals? The cable connections on all gear becomes more valuable every after the gear is no longer in production. Keep it up with more great videos like this one! Someone saved a lot of money today lol 😂🎯💯🎉
Interesting. Sounds good to me along with the mc707 would have been an upgrade candidate. However I got an mpc one in very condition ( with a flight case too !!) at a very good price and sold my beloved mc101 ( paid €300 sold for €280) got the mpc last week but haven’t started using it yet owing to the fact that I managed to break my ankle the day after, so not really in the mood for messing with groove boxes. However I did break out my katana go today and went as far as plugging the mpc in. May start fiddling with it tomorrow.
@@AudioPilz The Astrolab 'stage' keyboard seems perfect for BG. It fails in features as a stage keyboard and if you're doing your own material live, you're stuck with presets. It MAKES NO SENSE!
@@treetopjones737 Synthfluencer: This device was sent to me free of charge so you can never, ever see it on the channel ever again because I'm only reviewing it to sell it. I've never released anything longer than 45 second demos but if you're stupid enough to buy the device despite my personality, I'm more than willing to take your money for it through the affiliate links. Like and subscribe!
I just wish they'd allow all three knobs to be assignable (and thus sequenced) for each instrument. The mc101/707 does this. For a lot of sounds, I really don't care about tweaking tone or decay. It could open up a huge amount of additional sonic options
how dare you?!? this is my set up's heart and soul, when you reminded us it was released 6 years ago it made me think is time to update, but to what? 🤔 hmm still waiting on Uli's linn drum 🤦🏻♂ that finale beat you made....Respect son!
"Whatever-step Coneblower" i heard it as 'corn-blower' the first time i listened, and i was like 'wait what ? when did you manage to get to kansas, texas, and/or arkansas ('arkensaw') ?' *creepy banjo musics in the woods*
Some nice beats there. I think the TR-8S is the best drum machine I don't own (I do have its little brother, the TR-6S though). It's got the sounds, it's got the features and it's fun to work with.
Great episode, I almost felt as if you like this one. Considered selling several times and then fell back in love after ditching USB, relying on the analog outs, and treating it like a late-80s/early-90s beatbox that would have been built if they had access to technology from the future.
@@DNGMaestro It's a pretty standard Roland synth in many ways, it has one foot in the 70s sound wise, in the 80s IMO. The strength of it is the rich sounding VCOs and the filter is really good. But apart from that, it's all pretty much a standard synth, standard waveforms, you've got crossmod which is nice, but other than than it's vanilla as it gets!
I've had TR8s for over 5 years. I want a VST, not just a standalone editor, and generic USB mode, so i can connect it to my iPad, like i can with my MC707, and i could ask for more randomize options.
I have the tr6s and like it a good bit with a daw. I’ll throw down a scratch drum track, build my song and then do a drum machine performance for the final (also do this with digitak). Sure you can do it all via drum programming inside the daw, but I seem to get more inspired results from performing.
You should do a bad gear of an entire Aria lineup working together - like the mixer, the vocoder, the synth, the TR and TB, etc. Even the Aria compacts work via USB with the MX-1! I love my aria setup despite its cheesiness and flaws lol
Had them both, sold them both. Now have a Perkons. I'd have another TR8S for when I need regular drum sounds and don't want to cause minor earth tremors locally! 😂
How did I miss this episode? 2 months later I’m feeling left out lol regardless I’ve come to the conclusion that I will never sell the TR-8s despite the sample player and chromatic options being such a shame. Almost a home run if those things would have been done right. Still I can use the hell out of this machine. Especially when it comes to short stab like samples and drums. I’ll leave the hard chromatic work to my OG Digitakt. I was gonna sell the TR-8s to put money towards the Digitakt II, but after careful consideration the TR legacy still pulls on the old heart strings. So I’m keeping it.
I just love your show, my dear Florian! Even though a Piefke writes this: your awesome Video/Audio quality is a bit like the good old Bad Religion records in the 90s. You didn't have to prelisten - you just knew that it's gonna be a banger! ❤
I refunded my Behringer RD-8 to oick one of these up and love it! And thats before I've even got into adding my own samples, I'm too scared of the menu diving 😆 great video as always!
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Still waiting for you to do that Casio voice synth...
7:47 😉 damn that hits nice!!!
For some reason reminds me of old jexus video
Is there any piece of gear for witch it exist no episode of Badgear? 😂
the most impressive part of these videos is how organized and/or insane his meme folder must be
It's actually total chaos
I think this most times I watch these
I comprehend all of the memes in real time. Then 3 days later I wake up in my sleep laughing out loud for 2 hours.
He has a dedicated sequencer to run those memes
I gotta take screen shots of the memes, so my slow brain can process them.
I see the 303 breeding program is going well
More!!!
I fell off my chair laughing after reading this one :D
No wonder there is a shortage of the TB-3s!
T is for Tribble
We need to see double digits here bud...
Audiopilz: *convinces you the TB-3 is worth buying*
Also Audiopilz: *buys every single TB-3 on the used market*
I'm gonna go Goldfinger on them
Roland: we're selling thousands of these. This is successful mass production. Everyone and their moms got a TB03!
Audiopilz: lol no
yeh TB-3 sales rocket
Why are there no more new TB3’s for sale in the UK?!
@@edtraylen8581because it was discontinued years ago
Bad Gear : the channel that should be a Coachella act. Always. Ever.
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TR-8S is probably the best drum machine ever made. I have owned it quite a few years now and I it never stops amazing me how great it sounds and how fun it is to use. No other drum machine has ever given me the same experience.
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Totally agreed ! Nothing better so far!
Agreed.
Im with you
That's the reason I bought one (second-hand, mint). I was looking at an R8M before, because, you know, rackz'n'stuff. But as a friend pointed out: it's the last drum machine you'll ever need.
And yes, I like it that it looks like a Christmas tree, or something that will upset your conservative neighbours who'll think that you've gone all woke.
I love my TR-8s. I'm a guitarist first so rhythm programming has always been a challenge for me. After owning the unit for several months I became determined to learn it and create drums I could use. It's a great machine. No more scrolling through my loop folder to find something that fits the occasion.
Meanwhile Arturia released Astrolab - a perfect "synth" for this show.
I want one so bad!!!
I guess meme was teaser for pretty soon upcoming episode????.?
I just want to know which part they made fail this time. Microbrute = sequencer, Microfreak = started with shotty encoders, Drumbrute = failing noise source, Drumbrute impact = failing bpm pots . . and the list goes on and on 😂
Couldn't agree more.
@@pirateradioFPVThe Nest screen dial looks ripe for failure
Audiopilz could make videos that are 30mins long, instead chooses to make 9 minute videos that you have to pause every 5 seconds to get every joke/meme... epic! Thank you for making this
Yes!
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I was recently in Vienna and I was as hyped to go to Klangfarbe as was to do anything else.
Nice!!!
6:00 By the year 2027 you will end up having to zoom soooo far out just to include all your 280 TB-3s in the same shot, that we won't be able to see your hands anymore
I'll have them all and go totally Goldfinger on them
@@AudioPilz Deine TB3s sind meine Midiverb I&IIs.
Aber bitte lieber Florian, mach kein Video über die, sonst gehn die Preise wieder so deppert rauf...
Got my TR-8S a month ago and love it. the "TR Editor" companion software is also amazing for crafting your own patches on the fly and eliminates the menu diving.
when roland released the tb3, they always secretly intended for you to buy 3 of them and use all 3 at once. it's right there in the name!
#science
Three TB03s, aciding in sync: perfection!
such a good fucking sound
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The Avengers:Endgame of Bad Gear!
It's actually one TB-030303
The Bill Hicks reference is... *chef's kiss*
Thank you!!!
Alex is that you? 😂
The Editor is a win, you can literally see everything TR-8s can do and structure Jams quickly. It is a performance machine and not a computer like DAW kinda similar to the MPC one. It's a great tool, a classic IMHO. Faders alone make it so much fun to play.
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I love my TR-8S. It sounds absolutely authentic, but can do so much more than the old classics. Very happy to have it in my studio.
I use the 8s as a…wait for it…drum machine. Great for that. Synthwave monster.
Wow, I wouldn't have thought of it this way...;)
Filled it with samples from mars kits and have a ton of great samples without having to turn on a computer
@@AudioPilz I realize that you could use it like a groove box but why would you put yourself through that? That’s what a sequencer is for. My workflow: get a burst of energy to import a bunch of samples and assemble some kits. Then some time in the future, get another burst of energy and make whole banks of patterns using the new kits. So when I’m working on a new song, I’ve got patterns I’ve haven’t used waiting for me.
@@rhill109 I've been following this idea for about 4 years now. I am at the step of making whole banks of patterns now. Should be using it for new songs soon. 😅
I’ve done that already
If anyone knows if getting a squarp hapax and a roland something something as a sound module is a good idea let me know so I can finally pull the trigger on it lol. I am just not sure what roland box would be best used as many sound in box. but I am considering getting the mc 707 for its audio over USB, effects, and sounds. basically use it as a sound module and mixer in one than use the insane hapax sequencer for well sequencing.
We should thank Roland for supporting this channel with a constant range of products that thick all the boxes.
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Far and away the best music production related channel on You Tube. You have real integrity and your jams are always the bomb.
Thank you so much!!!
Oh dear. Now there's 3 of them! Despite the limitations, this drum machine seems like a blast to use. You really went all out on the drums in this! Great video! :D
Thank you!!!
These videos are always so enjoyable!!! I actually got a TR-8S about a year ago for the first time and I love it. It's a cool "Roland Drum Sound Classics" box but for me the real use is that it has a Control Surface Mode where it can be used as a midi controller. All the faders and most of the knobs send midi CC info in this mode. The sequencer is also still functional so I use this to program software drum machines or to just do single note triggers in my DAW. As a DAW accessory it's a brilliant side machine to have!!!
Thank you!!!
600 seconds in mono. And people complain about the mpc one’s 106 minutes. Great video. 3x303 and a 909 is the math.
Thank you!!! It’s science;)
The information ride of this review is wizard status. Eloquent, and badass at the same time. Massive props to the sights, sounds and content here 🤩👌
Thank you so much!!!
I upgraded from TR6s to TR8s a couple years ago. glad I did. When you need THOSE sounds it's hard to beat since the ACB sounds so good. The extra outputs makes all the difference, need them for sidechain. I pray that the next Digitakt has more outputs.
Looking forward to that too
Come on... not the TR8S!! 😭I thought that one was safe.. lol
Nothing personal;)
Roland is never safe😂
I bought one used in mint condition, and it quickly became one of my favorite studio pieces (I wasn’t expecting it to). However, I DO hate its limitations: only 50MB of samples, or 300 pcs, whatever comes first; no sample management or bulk tool - it’s one by one, folks; the menu diving is typical Roland but passable; audio over USB sucks, it’s way too quiet when running as an aggregate device. Inputting melodies or bass notes is pure hell.
And it definitely has an identifiable sound of its own, that doesn’t sound like a real 808 - it sounds like a TR-8S. You can hear it on the last demo jam here, for instance.
Also - Florian, don’t ever stop doing the ”delay-y-y, reverbbb” FX - those are always still hilarious 😄
Yeah, that's why the mc707 exists. You're supposed to pair them together @@ram-4
@@ram-4Tbf (and I don't own a TR-8s), the sample limitation really isn't too bad for a drum machine, is it?
I had one of these and like everybody else, I loved how it sounded. Shame there is SO MUCH menu-ing with only a tiny 2-line LED and a single knob to navigate it all.
Agreed!!!
No app that can help with tasks like sample management? Been thinking of selling my old TR-909 to get one of these - and a TB-3 !
There is an app but it doesn’t help with samples. It’s great for everything else though. But the problem for me is once you’ve got a computer and an app involved why not just use a drum machine plugin in your DAW. Unless you’re gigging out a lot and don’t want to take a computer with you i suppose.
@@jdrukman I hear you re. the "umbilical cord" to the computer, but nothing wrong with sample management over USB and then being able to take out your TR-8s for a gig with the samples you want loaded on it.
As for using a VST instead of the TR-8s, are you saying that the cloud vst sounds just as good as the TR-8s?
@@gainofdysfunction4135 yeah i actually have roland cloud and the tr8s. The modeled drum machines (tr808, tr606, etc) sound the same between the device and the plugins. Samples are samples, obviously. Constructing a kit on the 8s out of samples is tedious in the extreme. The app doesn't really help you with that part of things either.
I sold mine, no regrets. I just never got along with the buttons and the interface wasn't as useful as all that. Sliders get old after the first thrill wears off. In the end, the core Roland TR sounds on the MC101/707 are great enough and you get 3/7 extra polyphonic channels extra.
That sums it up nicely
The drums sampled on 101/707 aren't nearly as good, sorry. Not even close. They don't breath, just static samples. You are only fooling yourself, anyone with an ear can tell the difference.
Had to decide between TR8S and MC707, got the 707 and I'm happy with it. Mainly using it with own samples anyway and as a drum machine it serves its purpose quite well. The synthesizer part is also quite capable. Does it have some annoying limitations? Sure! A lot of users complain about the missing sidechain compression btw. Looking forward to the video!
Having this drum machine has always been my dream, in 2022 I managed to buy it. I'm very happy with this machine, it's become the main piece of my set up and the one I care most about. Powerful tool if you know what it can do. Many times I just use the TR-8s to make a complex track. My opinion is that the TR-8s is already a classic, I see many artists that I admire, both new and old school, also using it as a centerpiece or auxiliary in their setups. A classic that Roland hadn't been able to make in a long time. I understand some complaints from some users, but for me it works completely. I have nothing to complain about. The ACB engine is great, the FM engine is also very versatile and not that difficult to use, a very interesting effects chain that allows you to create a very complex and unique sound design, the possibility of configuring multiple channel outputs, also compatibility with modular equipment /qlanalog with Trigger output, even being able to convert audio outputs to Trigger outputs, midi configurations that can integrate well with older equipment that tends to be problematic. There are many details that make this equipment exceptionally usable. Sensational equipment, I hope it has many years of life on the market and that more updates come.
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Wheres my cr78 update for the tr8 Roland? 🤔
That’d awesome!!!
You gotta hand it to Roland: The ACB instruments do sound legitimately amazing. The jams in this video sound so lush, organic and huge, without sounding muddy at all. I feel like a lot of other synths end up sounding either thin and lifeless or muddy and boomy. Roland are really good at hitting that sweet spot sound, where everything just sits in the right place. It sounds very alive, yet polished to me.
It really is a goodie. Love when they added the fm.
That's really nice!!!
loved this episode. I have a TR-8S and absolutely love it.
Thank you!!!
Modern classic. Not ashamed to admit that I use it more than my MIDIfied 808. The 808 still carries the weight but the TR8S is a rock solid daily driver.
Nice approach!!!
Fun fact: The tone featured at 2:15 comes from the Roland SR-JV80-04 vintage synth expansion board. The waveform is called “Atmosphere”.
This video makes totally sense for someone who already said 3 years ago that: "Digitakt is my favorite musical instrument".
You can get the Elektron fan boy to using a Roland machine but you can't...
"a design language which focuses on inner beauty" is a very good way of saying it I'll be re-using that sentence I think
Thank you!!!
I enjoyed the TR-8S as my first drum machine, but after a while I sold it and never looked back. I found that I wanted more punch and grit to my percussion - I just gotta have EQ on my drums, top that off with compression, distortion, and scenes, and well... I love my Analog RYTM!
Analog RYTM - I want one so bad!!!
@@AudioPilz I've seen enough of your jams to know you'd make bangers with it! Just don't let me see you badmouthing my baby on bad gear...
@@spaceemanspiff watch out - it just needs enough haters on the internet to qualify!
... could you assign 3 separate midi channels on the tr-8s for each sound on the tb3, and use just one tb3 ? ... or have to use individual additional sound controls on each tb3 not available/programmable on the tr-8s sequencer?
Just midi sync and the internal seq of the TB-3
Nice,all of my gear is now officially BAD!love it ❤
Bad Gear bingo!!!
@@AudioPilz lol. Royal Flush
Ikr!? I can’t have shit anymore 😭😭😭
While I don't have every piece of gear he he has reviewed, almost every piece of gear I have or have had he has, save my my Kawaii XD 5 and K5m.
Your finale videos are always such an aesthetic! Beautiful
Thank you so much!!!
Nice video! I actually don't know why the TR 8S gets so much flack! Actually....I kind of do, I ended up selling mine, but I bought another one back again because I missed it! LOL. I think it's just an aquired taste to those who may be looking for more of a groovebox, the 707 may be more suitable. But for a drum machine, I think it's right up there with just about anything out there especailly now that they've incorperated a TR-Editor software to save us from extensive menu-diving. Where I think it really shines is the expansive sound design features. I have fun creating a lot of one-shots and unique sounds with the Roland FX and tone shaping capbility of the FM Synth engine it has. Looking forward to more videos from you!
Thank you so much!!!
I worked at Serato on the integration of the TR devices (we spent a lot of time getting it to be as good as it is in terms of staying in sync).
You do need to have the driver installed for it to work. But you also need a 'Serato primary device' or a 'Serato DJ Pro software license' (with a Serato compatible soundcard) in order for it to have any effect with the software.
Great drum machine but the velocity pad deserves its own unironic episode of bad gear.
Agreed!!!
Years ago I left you a comment where I said I was really happy you were enjoying the TB-3 so much because it was one of my favourite synths and I never saw anyone else talk about it. I got mine used for about £80 ages ago.
When I saw you had 3 I couldn't help myself, I had to look at the used prices.
£600!
How could you?
You made this thing I keep playing with my nose for a laugh into a legendary piece of gear.
I just saw one for +2K. Sorry for that
Now I really want one!!!
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Wait 😮 you’ve just blow my mind. 6:07
- How many TB-3 do you need?
- Yes 😎
Yes indeed;)
Your jams are always absolutely on point and make the best jams of any gear tuber.
Thank you!!!
Nice jam near the end. 808 state esque 90s vibe
Thank you so much!!!
Really some of the best jams I’ve heard you do!
I used to use the Serato Sync. The problem is that i usually have the TR-8S synced to start with Ableton, but when i start Serato, even when i turn the Serato sync off, the TR-8S no longer will listen to Ableton. Its stuck in Serato sync.
Both this channel and TR8S is 10/10
Except for the 16 step sequencer😭
@@htechdance x8 variations + 2x fills and the ability to chain patterns.
@@htechdance What ftc said plus you can also change the last step of instruments to create polyrythms.
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Interesting that you rate this higher than the Drumlogue - is that mainly because of the peculiarity of saving kits and patterns on the latter? They both seem pretty limited when it comes to samples etc.
I'd say it just sounds better and is more versatile;)
@@AudioPilz that’s totally fair. The Drumlogue having real analogue drum synth is what made me hold off from the TR8(S) when it was announced. But I’ve always been drawn more towards the Roland drum sequencers.
How do you manage to have 3 TB3s playing into it at the same time? The Ext In only has two mono inputs?
My audio interface is maxxed out;)
It's the best drum machine , BEST Drum Machine.
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This episode feels like being caught with a paw in a cookie jar! I jumped on the bandwagon to buy TR-8S after getting the MC-707 which I did fire up to use last night after a hiatus.
Everything states about the TR-8S are fully justified.
It is more valuable when connected to other items in the Roland Aira family (MX-1, MC-707, etc).
The biggest potential misunderstanding is in failing to understand how the device may be better used with a DJ perspective and mindset.
It becomes the family burden when used with a DAW and anything not requiring fading in and out.
Where is this community’s videos with their confirmations or rebuttals?
The cable connections on all gear becomes more valuable every after the gear is no longer in production.
Keep it up with more great videos like this one! Someone saved a lot of money today lol 😂🎯💯🎉
There is actually a reaction video to this already;)
extremely fair review as always Professor.. thank you
Thank you so much!!!
Interesting. Sounds good to me along with the mc707 would have been an upgrade candidate. However I got an mpc one in very condition ( with a flight case too !!) at a very good price and sold my beloved mc101 ( paid €300 sold for €280) got the mpc last week but haven’t started using it yet owing to the fact that I managed to break my ankle the day after, so not really in the mood for messing with groove boxes. However I did break out my katana go today and went as far as plugging the mpc in. May start fiddling with it tomorrow.
MC-707 is moving up my list!!!
@@AudioPilz too late. I’m absolutely positively not buying anymore gear this year, except for that styliphone theremin I pre-ordered hmmm….
Roland's best drum machine. Simple as that. Another great video, sir. :)
Thank you!!!
I love it too but it has almost nothing to do with the drums.
I own the TR-8S. I don´t know if you already said it, but you also can use every Output (except the master out) as trigger outputs.
Thanks for the heads up!!!
Can't believe this wasn't the Astrolab, I'm disappointed in you Florian!
So hard to get if you're not a real synthfluencer;)
@@AudioPilz The Astrolab 'stage' keyboard seems perfect for BG. It fails in features as a stage keyboard and if you're doing your own material live, you're stuck with presets. It MAKES NO SENSE!
Yea, Astrolab is boring. However, it's a big step to their own workstation (the software internally runs on Linux now). In that sense, it's not BG.
Synthfluencer: when you sell your soul to shill overpriced products.
@@treetopjones737 Synthfluencer: This device was sent to me free of charge so you can never, ever see it on the channel ever again because I'm only reviewing it to sell it. I've never released anything longer than 45 second demos but if you're stupid enough to buy the device despite my personality, I'm more than willing to take your money for it through the affiliate links. Like and subscribe!
The TR8S & MC707 work together so well.
I can lose days.
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I just wish they'd allow all three knobs to be assignable (and thus sequenced) for each instrument. The mc101/707 does this. For a lot of sounds, I really don't care about tweaking tone or decay. It could open up a huge amount of additional sonic options
Super interested in the 707
how dare you?!? this is my set up's heart and soul, when you reminded us it was released 6 years ago it made me think is time to update, but to what? 🤔 hmm still waiting on Uli's linn drum 🤦🏻♂ that finale beat you made....Respect son!
Thank you!!!
Quite a good device actually.🎉 how you get the third TB-3? Last video you had only 2.
Let’s call it a social experiment;)
Can't wait for the MC707 edition 😆
You know too much;)
@@AudioPilz please mention haw bad the zen editor integration with the 707 is. the editor for tr-8s is godsend compared to.
I was about to ask if the 707 has made an appearance.
@@AudioPilzany chance you can do a duo - mc707 and tr8s as nature intended?
"Whatever-step Coneblower" i heard it as 'corn-blower' the first time i listened, and i was like 'wait what ? when did you manage to get to kansas, texas, and/or arkansas ('arkensaw') ?' *creepy banjo musics in the woods*
I have no idea what you're talking about;)
Well, I am labelling my 8S "The Dark Knight" now.
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AudioPilz, Your videos always brighten my day, so I subscribed!
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The ultimate set? Audio Pilz did it: a Tr 8s and 3 TB-3!!
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When are we going to get fhe wall of TB-03?
Working on it!
Some nice beats there. I think the TR-8S is the best drum machine I don't own (I do have its little brother, the TR-6S though). It's got the sounds, it's got the features and it's fun to work with.
Thank you!!!
Great episode, I almost felt as if you like this one. Considered selling several times and then fell back in love after ditching USB, relying on the analog outs, and treating it like a late-80s/early-90s beatbox that would have been built if they had access to technology from the future.
Thanks!!! Analog outs are the way to go!!!
Same here. The USB is unnecessary
Amazing drum machine! Still waiting for the Jupiter 8 in the channel!
J-8 moving up my list;)
The JP-8 is trash... thing can hardly stay in tune, doesn't even have a velocity sensitive keyboard. Boring vanilla analog sound design- yawwwwnnn.
@@lundsweden clearly you have a lot of experience with it.
@@DNGMaestro It's a pretty standard Roland synth in many ways, it has one foot in the 70s sound wise, in the 80s IMO.
The strength of it is the rich sounding VCOs and the filter is really good. But apart from that, it's all pretty much a standard synth, standard waveforms, you've got crossmod which is nice, but other than than it's vanilla as it gets!
@@lundsweden like i said, you clearly have a world of experience with it.
I've had TR8s for over 5 years. I want a VST, not just a standalone editor, and generic USB mode, so i can connect it to my iPad, like i can with my MC707, and i could ask for more randomize options.
I've never loaded any samples on the machine, between the classics and FM that's all i need!
Classics and FM FTW!!!
IMO, the best drum machine currently available.
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I have the tr6s and like it a good bit with a daw. I’ll throw down a scratch drum track, build my song and then do a drum machine performance for the final (also do this with digitak). Sure you can do it all via drum programming inside the daw, but I seem to get more inspired results from performing.
Nice approach!
Just the Novation KS rack to go and you've done all my gear! :-D
I'd love to have one of these!
@@AudioPilz It's currently in storage as I'm renovating the house, if you cover shipping, you're more than welcome to borrow it for a month or so.
I haven't found one, but can you please make a video about the Access Virus range, particularly the C?
You should do a bad gear of an entire Aria lineup working together - like the mixer, the vocoder, the synth, the TR and TB, etc.
Even the Aria compacts work via USB with the MX-1! I love my aria setup despite its cheesiness and flaws lol
Great idea, thanks!!!
I did it several times, amzing rig!
I would like to see that, too!
Can't find any video about TR8s' factory presets synth keys voices
Had them both, sold them both. Now have a Perkons. I'd have another TR8S for when I need regular drum sounds and don't want to cause minor earth tremors locally! 😂
Mmmmmh, Perkons...
Yes a Perkons. Still saving for that one. But most probably the best ever!
How did I miss this episode? 2 months later I’m feeling left out lol regardless I’ve come to the conclusion that I will never sell the TR-8s despite the sample player and chromatic options being such a shame. Almost a home run if those things would have been done right. Still I can use the hell out of this machine. Especially when it comes to short stab like samples and drums. I’ll leave the hard chromatic work to my OG Digitakt. I was gonna sell the TR-8s to put money towards the Digitakt II, but after careful consideration the TR legacy still pulls on the old heart strings. So I’m keeping it.
Review the Waldorf Iridium!
Great suggestion, thank you!!!
I really really dig this one. Love the layout, love the sounds, love the look.
Dude. Fucking love watching you just jam out! You're killing it!
02:58 THIS!!!! SO!!! HARD!!!
I feel you!
I just love your show, my dear Florian! Even though a Piefke writes this: your awesome Video/Audio quality is a bit like the good old Bad Religion records in the 90s. You didn't have to prelisten - you just knew that it's gonna be a banger! ❤
Thank you so much!!!
TR8s is a top unit! Bad gear? Have you run out of crap to slate?
I think that' statistically implausible...;)
@AudioPilz Why not just review Behringers cheap, unreliable crap. Now that is bad gear!
Did you buy all 303s in Austria? :D
Basically yes;)
Oh no your TB-3's are replicating 😂🤣
I have a secret deal with Uli
Your synth gear reviews are the best around ❤
Thank you so much!!!
Sounded thin I sold it.
….and all the drums sounded the same.
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The jams this episode were especially *chefs kiss*
Thank you!!!
TR8s is the absolute NOt Bad Gear.
Man you just keep churning it. Respect!!
Thank you!!!
Was that the Chibson delay?
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Another piece of current Roland gear that I never considered getting.
Way of Roland
This machine can do a lot of cool and complex things, though in reality I'm only using it to do simple 909 patterns. And perfectly happy with that
The 909 on this is spot on!
I refunded my Behringer RD-8 to oick one of these up and love it! And thats before I've even got into adding my own samples, I'm too scared of the menu diving 😆 great video as always!
Thank you!!!