Roland TR-6S Rhythm Performer Compact Drum Machine

Since 1972, Roland's innovative electronic musical instruments and multimedia products have fuelled inspiration for genre-defining creators around the world.

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.

Six tracks of rhythmic bliss.
With the TR-6S, you get six tracks of advanced drum sequencing and the most iconic rhythm sounds in music history -- all in a battery-powered box that fits just about anywhere. And like other Roland drum machines, it's fun and inspiring. With the familiar step sequencer plus dedicated faders and knobs, it's easy to craft custom beats with visceral, hands-on control.

All the sounds and more
The TR-6S includes faithful recreations of the TR-808, TR-606, TR-909, TR-707, and TR-727, along with several modified versions. You also get the CR-78 CompuRhythm, a direct predecessor of the TR-808 that's left its own indelible footprint on pop classics from the 1980s and beyond. And these aren't sample packs or cheap knock-offs -- they're living, breathing replicas that sound and behave just like their vintage counterparts. Going further, you can mix and match these sounds with preset and custom samples and futuristic FM tones, creating exotic hybrid kits that reflect your unique taste and style.

The gold standard in drum programming
The sound of today's music owes a lot to the classic step sequencer -- particularly the "TR-REC" variety found in early Roland drum machines. The TR-6S employs the same tried-and-true approach, enhanced with real-time recording and modern features like sub steps for ratcheted parts, probability for creating unpredictability, and motion recording for 808 basslines that bounce and rhythms that move.