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title: "Rhythm Composer, 10 Outputs (TR-08)"
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# Classic Step & Tap programmable sequencing Hands-on control: tone, level, tuning, decay 10 precise outputs for rich layering Rhythm Composer, 10 Outputs (TR-08)

**Brand:** roland
**Price:** ₨18059
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎵 Own the beat that shaped music history — compact, customizable, and ready to perform!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rhythm Composer, 10 Outputs (TR-08) by roland
- **How much does it cost?** ₨18059 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- roland enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted roland brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Total Sonic Command:** Fine-tune every beat with dedicated controls for compressor, gain, pan, and instrument tuning.
- • **Seamless DAW Integration:** Works flawlessly as a MIDI controller with Ableton, Reason, and more for live and studio flow.
- • **Dynamic Pattern Variation:** Add flams, shuffle, and fills from 2 to 32 steps to keep your rhythms fresh and alive.
- • **Stage-Ready Durability & Style:** Slick black finish with robust build, designed for both studio sessions and live performances.
- • **Iconic 808 Sound, Modern Portability:** Ultra-compact design packs legendary TR-808 vibes into a sleek, travel-ready unit.

## Overview

The Roland TR-08 Rhythm Composer is a meticulously crafted, ultra-compact replica of the legendary TR-808 drum machine. It faithfully reproduces the original’s iconic sound and interface while adding modern enhancements like compressor, gain, pan controls, and USB MIDI connectivity. Programmable via classic step and tap modes, it offers hands-on control for tone, tuning, and decay across 10 outputs. Perfect for producers and performers seeking authentic 808 vibes with contemporary flexibility.

## Description

The TR-08 is an obsessively detailed and faithful replica of the legendary TR-808—easily the most famous and influential drum machine ever made. After creating a monumental shift in the sound of music, the “808” has continued to shape and define entire genres. Beloved by musicians and producers the world over, it’s one of the most revered and sought-after electronic musical instruments of all time. The TR-08 brings the look, sound, and feel of the original 808—with stunning accuracy—to the Roland Boutique format. It blends attention to detail and respect for legacy with modern convenience and reliability.

Review: This is one amazingly fun machine! - *I had some more time with it, and just started using it as a midi controller for both Reason 10, and Ableton Live 9, and it worked great. It's an audio/midi interface, and transfers both over the USB which is awesome. Sequencing my DAW rhythm tracks is so much more fun on the TR-8S, you can program your drums just the same as if you were sequencing the on-board sounds, it works the exact same way. Or, if you prefer using the onboard sounds you can just send it in as audio. For ever application I have used the TR-8S it has exceeded my expectations big time! I have made quite a few purchases this year, the GAS is real, and this, plus the Novation Circuit, are the ones that blew me away. It's also aesthetically pleasing IMO.* Just got this recently, and still have a lot of features to learn, and master, and there are A LOT of features! I also have the TB-3 which works very well with this, and they sound great together. Hooking all my gear up, and getting it all synced was pretty easy. The sound quality on this is really amazing, and all the ways you have to tweak your patterns makes this a real treat to play live. My absolute favorite part of this device is all the variations you can add to each pattern, and the either auto/manual fill you can set anywhere between 2 and 32 steps. That plus shuffle can make these really come alive, and not sound repetitive or stale. The built in models of all the classic roland machines sound really incredible. I'm not the person to side by side compare them to the originals and say they're 100%, and I'm not looking for that anyways. I just love how amazing they sound. The presets are pretty awesome, and really help give a feel for what this can do, as well as, help you get started with your own patterns. This device is easy to use, very easy to tweak live, easy to get tons of variations either automated or done live, and it sounds really phenomenal! It's easy to get up, and going out of the box, but there's definitely enough features here to keep me learning for a while! It even has the ability to add flams, and you can control the gap between the flam hits! As an actual drummer that to me is a really cool feature, among many others. Don't know if this helps anyone trying to decide. But I at least wanted to let everyone know I wasn't disappointed with what I got, and actually received a bit more than I expected from it, and and I am more than happy. If that ever changes as I learn, and master the machine I will update this.
Review: Very fun and user friendly. Great sounds! - I had been looking for a drum machine for a while to help with writing music. I was going to get a simple and cheap machine with a few kits. I am so glad I didn't. Even though it is pricy, it is well worth it. There is so much customization on this machine and so many variables can be tweaked to get the sound you want. There are constant times I am listening to music online and can hear sounds I have heard on this drum machine so it's cool to know I can replicate these beats with a drum kit I can build in the machine. The first day I got it I was pretty much able to play with it right out of the box. If I had a question it was very easy to find in the user manual. The design is slick. Only con for me is it feels a little light and fragile. But I resolved that by getting a hardshell case with foam protection from Harbor freight (Apache 4800 case). What I really like is that this thing was built to be played live. Even though I bought it for writing, I know I can confidently take this gear out on a show and provide high quality sound. I work in the audio visual industry and was able to hook this gear up to some pro audio subwoofers and speakers we use for big events and the quality was amazing. Definitely a great buy!

## Features

- Ultra-compact recreation of the legendary TR-808 drum machine
- Retains the sound, character, and user interface of the original TR-808
- Hands-on control including tone, level, tuning, and decay
- Added Compressor, Gain, Tune, and Pan for selected instruments
- Programmable via classic Step and Tap write modes

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B074PK61ST |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,615 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #14 in Drum Machines |
| Body Material | Plastic |
| Brand | Roland |
| Brand Name | Roland |
| Color | Black |
| Connector Type | MIDI |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 570 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00761294511466 |
| Item Dimensions | 14 x 7 x 3.5 inches |
| Item Height | 3.5 inches |
| Item Type Name | TR-08 Rhythm Composer, 10 Outputs (TR-08) |
| Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 14 x 7 x 3.5 inches |
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Material | Plastic, Metal |
| Model Name | TR-08 |
| Model Number | TR-08 |
| UPC | 632317252096 761294511466 632317250832 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Consumer limited warranty: 1 year parts, 90 days labor. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Roland
- **Color:** Black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 14 x 7 x 3.5 inches
- **Material:** Plastic, Metal
- **Model Name:** TR-08

## Images

![Rhythm Composer, 10 Outputs (TR-08) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IXFTBCPrL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does it need anything else out of the box to get started and is it easy enough for a beginner to use and enjoy?**
A: You will need headphones or a powered speaker of some type.  But everything else is built in and ready for the road.

**Q: What is the 808 sound? Which bands/artists used it?**
A: The 808 also saw extensive use beyond hip hop, such as on Whitney Houston's 1987 pop hit "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)".28 In the 1984 Talking Heads concert film Stop Making Sense, singer David Byrne performs "Psycho Killer" on acoustic guitar accompanied by an 808,29 stumbling against its "gunshot"-like sounds.30 Songwriter Phil Collins found the machine useful for looping rhythms for long periods, since human drummers would be tempted to add variations and fills.26 Chris Norris of The New Yorker wrote that "the introduction of Roland's magic box was indisputably the big bang of pop's great age of disruption, from 1983 to 1986. The 808's defiantly inorganic timbres ... sketched out the domain of a new world of music."8

In the United Kingdom, the 808 was popularized by the electronic group 808 State, who took their name from the machine9 and used it extensively. 808 State's Graham Massey said, "The Roland gear began to be a kind of Esperanto in music. The whole world began to be less separated through this technology, and there was a classiness to it—you could transcend your provincial music with this equipment."2 With the rise of rave culture, a precursor to acid house, the 808 became a staple sound on British radio.3

Rapper Kanye West working in a studio
The 808 continues to be used in popular music; rapper Kanye West (front) used it on every track on his 2008 album 808s & Heartbreak.
Rapper Kanye West used the 808 on every track on his 2008 album 808s & Heartbreak,31 which Slate described as "an explicit love letter to the device".7 Other artists who have used the 808 include Bassnectar, Damon Albarn, Diplo, Fatboy Slim, David Guetta,32 and New Order.3 It has been referenced in lyrics by artists including the Beastie Boys, Outkast, Kelis, TI, Lil Wayne, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, R Kelly,3 and Robbie Williams.9 Its bass drum has been used as a metaphor for a heartbeat in songs by artists including Madonna, Rihanna, and Kesha.

**Q: is it midi compatible with any brand of keyboard or synthesizer?**
A: The unit does have 5pin MIDI out and MIDI in.  Any keyboard or synthesizer with 5pin MIDI connections should be compatible.

**Q: howcome the price just dropped like 100 dollars. and how long will it stay at this price?**
A: More than likely because Barringer just came out with an 808 knock off as well

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is one amazingly fun machine!
*by J***K on May 9, 2018*

*I had some more time with it, and just started using it as a midi controller for both Reason 10, and Ableton Live 9, and it worked great. It's an audio/midi interface, and transfers both over the USB which is awesome. Sequencing my DAW rhythm tracks is so much more fun on the TR-8S, you can program your drums just the same as if you were sequencing the on-board sounds, it works the exact same way. Or, if you prefer using the onboard sounds you can just send it in as audio. For ever application I have used the TR-8S it has exceeded my expectations big time! I have made quite a few purchases this year, the GAS is real, and this, plus the Novation Circuit, are the ones that blew me away. It's also aesthetically pleasing IMO.* Just got this recently, and still have a lot of features to learn, and master, and there are A LOT of features! I also have the TB-3 which works very well with this, and they sound great together. Hooking all my gear up, and getting it all synced was pretty easy. The sound quality on this is really amazing, and all the ways you have to tweak your patterns makes this a real treat to play live. My absolute favorite part of this device is all the variations you can add to each pattern, and the either auto/manual fill you can set anywhere between 2 and 32 steps. That plus shuffle can make these really come alive, and not sound repetitive or stale. The built in models of all the classic roland machines sound really incredible. I'm not the person to side by side compare them to the originals and say they're 100%, and I'm not looking for that anyways. I just love how amazing they sound. The presets are pretty awesome, and really help give a feel for what this can do, as well as, help you get started with your own patterns. This device is easy to use, very easy to tweak live, easy to get tons of variations either automated or done live, and it sounds really phenomenal! It's easy to get up, and going out of the box, but there's definitely enough features here to keep me learning for a while! It even has the ability to add flams, and you can control the gap between the flam hits! As an actual drummer that to me is a really cool feature, among many others. Don't know if this helps anyone trying to decide. But I at least wanted to let everyone know I wasn't disappointed with what I got, and actually received a bit more than I expected from it, and and I am more than happy. If that ever changes as I learn, and master the machine I will update this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very fun and user friendly. Great sounds!
*by R***A on September 14, 2018*

I had been looking for a drum machine for a while to help with writing music. I was going to get a simple and cheap machine with a few kits. I am so glad I didn't. Even though it is pricy, it is well worth it. There is so much customization on this machine and so many variables can be tweaked to get the sound you want. There are constant times I am listening to music online and can hear sounds I have heard on this drum machine so it's cool to know I can replicate these beats with a drum kit I can build in the machine. The first day I got it I was pretty much able to play with it right out of the box. If I had a question it was very easy to find in the user manual. The design is slick. Only con for me is it feels a little light and fragile. But I resolved that by getting a hardshell case with foam protection from Harbor freight (Apache 4800 case). What I really like is that this thing was built to be played live. Even though I bought it for writing, I know I can confidently take this gear out on a show and provide high quality sound. I work in the audio visual industry and was able to hook this gear up to some pro audio subwoofers and speakers we use for big events and the quality was amazing. Definitely a great buy!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for going DAWless
*by M***E on August 5, 2023*

I have nothing against using computers to produce music but the recording set-up I'm using these days is new digital gear with an old school hands on feel.Maybe just a touch of menu diving.Hence a Tascam DP-24SD rather than a laptop.The Roland TR-8S fits this catagory perfectly. It's a new school machine with an old school feel and all the great old school Roland drum kits. I purchased a TR-6S earlier in the year because I remembered how much fun 16 step sequencers were to mess around with in the late 80's-early 90's. I liked the TR-6S so much I upgraded to it's big brother. Same great sounds but now I have way more hands on control. Most importantly,though,is that I have more instrument tracks and the outputs I need to record individual drums to individual tracks on the Tascam,giving me much more control with mixing and post-production.Six dry mono outputs are perfect for keeping with an old school approach,and if I want to record wet signals I can go through the stereo outputs. And hey,my TR-6S isn't redundant because it's nice and portable. I can use it to come up with ideas that can then be moved onto the TR-8S. I'll probably even chain them together at some point,maybe have the little guy playing some basslines or something. A great piece of gear if one is going DAWless. Now that the bug has bitten I'll probably take it further and buy a true analog machine but I'm glad I got this one first.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Roland Rhythm Composer, 10 Outputs (TR-08), Black
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- Roland K-25M Boutique Module Dock USB MIDI Keyboard, 12-Inch

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