Roland TR-606

TR-606
TR-606 front panel
ManufacturerRoland
Dates1981–1984
Technical specifications
Polyphony7
Timbrality7
Synthesis typeAnalog subtractive
Storage memory32 patterns, 8 songs
EffectsIndividual level
Input/output
Keyboard16 pattern keys
External controlDIN sync in/out

The Roland TR-606 Drumatix is a drum machine built by Roland Corporation from 1981 to 1984.

Sounds

It uses analog synthesis rather than samples to produce sound. It imitates acoustic percussion: the bass drum, snare, toms, cymbal and hi-hat (open and closed). The sounds cannot be edited.[1] MusicRadar wrote that "the snare snaps and cracks, the kick offers a satisfying thud, and the metallic hats sizzle".[1]

Sequencer

Rhythms can be programmed using the sequencer, which includes controls for accents.[1] The sequencer can hold 32 patterns in memory, and patterns can be sequenced to create songs.[1] The TR-606 was designed to be used with the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer, and can be synchronized using DIN sync.[1]

Users

The TR-606 was used by artists including the Sisters of Mercy, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Skinny Puppy, Big Black, Autechre, Aphex Twin, Luke Vibert,[1] Massive Attack.[2] and Nine Inch Nails.[2] It is used frequently in IDM. The electronic musician Kid606 took his stage name from the TR-606.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Blast from the past: Roland TR-606 Drumatix". MusicRadar. 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  2. ^ a b c "Drumatix: The Perpetual Appeal of the TR-606". Retrieved 19 December 2024.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.