Roland TR-09

The Roland TR-09 Boutique Rhythm Composer has been inspired by one of the greatest drum machines in the world: the Roland TR-909. The Rhythm Composer is an authentic replica of the original 909 in looks, although the new chassis is sleeker and tighter than the original. Four separate outputs via USB audio allow for direct DAW compatibility. The original Roland TR-909 became synonymous with Acid, House, Hardcore and Techno and was integral to their distinctive sounds: punchy kick drums, whipping snare and pelvic cymbals, driving toms, and unmistakable Clap - all this is also dominated by the new Roland Boutique TR-09 Rhythm Composer.

Composition with the Roland TR-09 Rhythm Composer utilises the original sounds of the TR-909 Rhythm Composer. The special groove of the sequencer can also be programmed exactly like the original TR-909, including shuffles and flams. Thanks to the MIDI interface and trigger output, external instruments and drum modules can also be controlled by the Roland TR-09. Internally 96 patterns and eight tracks/songs can be stored. This puts the TR-09 ahead of the original, because compression is indispensable for many of the best sounding and effective drum sounds.

The high-resolution audio signals (24bit/96kHz) of the Roland TR-09 can be tapped analogously, as with all Roland Boutique instruments, or digitally via USB.