Roland Aira

[Wiu]

One very important question for that TB-3 that this reviewer doesn't seem to address (or at least not clear enough, or else I missed it) : is there both the square and the saw waveform ?
Sure he says there's all kinds of useless different waveforms, but the only important thing I thought was : does it have both square and saw EXACTLY like on the real 303 ?
You can't imagine how different those waveforms sound, and it would be typically Roland to not include both but instead include some samples of a stomach digesting mititei made from donkey foreskins.

Yeah it does. It's on the Sonicstate review. I think the first 2 presets are the original saw and square waves. Then it goes off into various other distorted versions of the same thing. That said, a stomach digesting mititei made from donkey foreskins waveform could be interesting. Not something you come across everyday

[Mono-xID]

The Scatter function...

[Jef]

Already avaliable in two weeks, hmmm I wait a few months when they come available second hand

[Senko]

http://gizmodo.com/roland-aira-the-futu ... 1522717969

3 Drum machines in one...
$500...
HmmmmmMMMMMmmmMMMM...

[oddmyth]

Am I the only one to whom this doesn't actually sound like the 909? There is something off with every sample I've heard. The kick has a weird click, snare's got more "metal to it" hihats are softer than I remember them sounding etc... TBH I'm more interested in the other kits they've got there.

youtu.be/R8SbljGInD0

Didn't like the way it sounded in that video,

Point Blank did videos for all of them, and I liked the sounds a lot more.

youtu.be/H4Ol1_qOI_g

Looks fun to fuck around on.

[Alume]

It does sound better in that video, true.

[Lost to the Void]

youtu.be/VYujlzVDTkI

It actually seems fairly faithful, sound wise, if that is your bag.

[Hades]

Already avaliable in two weeks, hmmm I wait a few months when they come available second hand

you have till X-mas (or so you mentioned)

[b0n0b0]

I wonder if that USB connection and separate outs would let it fit into a drum rack in Ableton that you could control with push like normal, but with hardware controls for all the sounds and effects. That would be amazingly cool as a foundation in the bottom of a drum rack to build tracks with, then you could stick extra samples into other slots as and when you needed them.

[Jef]

Already avaliable in two weeks, hmmm I wait a few months when they come available second hand

you have till X-mas (or so you mentioned)

Yep, and the korg ms20 mini

[Wiu]

Already avaliable in two weeks, hmmm I wait a few months when they come available second hand

you have till X-mas (or so you mentioned)

Yep, and the korg ms20 mini

I actually don't think you will get all that many go up second hand within months. I'd bet you're more likely to get a load of MFB 503 & 522's, Novation Drum Stations and other clones being sold to fund or make room for the TR-8. Just my guess.

[Mslwte]

I think the 303 scream's quite well from what I've heard so far. But it's a bit like an iPad app in a box

[ashley BORG]

That sonic state preview seems much more reliable than the point blank one, at least he was willing to be critical.

In fairness the TR8 looks fairly decent.

[UN!T]

I am bored of the scatter effect already.

[Lost to the Void]

As a bit of live kit. It looks surprisingly useful I think.
Other than that..........

For roland i think this is shockingly half decent.

[Críoch]

Just looking at these vids for the 1st time today. Finally got a chance.

I want them lol

[Críoch]

Yeah.. definitely! Seems like they've actually listened to what people were saying.

[Críoch]

Man.. just checked out the price on these..

E500 for the TR8 & E300 for the TB3? Incredible.

[UN!T]

Here are the Specs
TR-8
Rhythm Performer
Authentic TR-808 and TR-909 experience in a modern, performance-ready instrument
Overview

Details
Specifications
User Drum Kits 16User Patterns 16Steps per 1 measure 1 – 16 steps x 2 (Variation A/B)
Tempo 40 – 300Instruments & Controls BASS DRUM: LEVEL, TUNE, ATTACK, COMP, DECAY, INST SELECT
SNARE DRUM: LEVEL, TUNE, SNAPPY, COMP, DECAY, INST SELECT
LOW TOM, MID TOM, HIGH TOM, RIM SHOT, HAND CLAP, CLOSED HIHAT, OPEN HIHAT, CRASH CYMBAL, RIDE CYMBAL: LEVEL, TUNE, DECAY, INST SELECT
Effects and Controls ACCENT: LEVEL, STEP
REVERB: LEVEL, TIME, GATE, STEP
DELAY: LEVEL, TIME, FEEDBACK, STEP
EXTERNAL IN: LEVEL, SIDE CHAIN, STEP
Mode TR-REC, PATTERN SELECT, INST PLAY, INST REC, DRUM KIT SEL, DRUM INST SELControllers VOLUME knob
SCATTER knob
TEMPO knob
FINE knob
SHUFFLE knob
PADS: 16
MODE buttons: 6
CLEAR button
VARIATION buttons: A, B
SCALE button
LAST STEP button
START/STOP button
SCATTER ON button
SCATTER DEPTH button
TAP button
Power Switch (Rear)Display 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)Effects REVERB, DELAY, SIDE CHAINScatter Types: 10Nominal Input Level -10 dBuInput Impedance 100 k ohmsNominal Output Level -10/+4 dBu (Selectable)Output Impedance MIX OUT, ASSIGNABLE OUT: 1 k ohm
PHONES: 130 ohmsConnectors PHONES jack: 1/4-inch stereo phone type
MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
ASSIGNABLE OUT (A, B) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
EXTERNAL IN (L, R) jacks: 1/4-inch phone type
USB port: USB type B (Audio, MIDI)
DC IN jackUSB Audio, MIDIPower Supply AC adaptorCurrent Draw 1,000 mAAccessories Owner's manual
Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
AC adaptor
Size and Weight
Width (W)400 mm15-3/4 inchesDepth (D)260 mm10-1/4 inchesHeight (H)65 mm2-9/16 inchesWeight 1.9 kg4 lbs. 4 oz.
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

All specifications and appearances are subject to change.

[UN!T]

Forgetting the sounds and just looking at this thing as a sequencer/ controller for other gear could potentially offer quite good value for money if the build quality is there. I think the interface is decent it has some good things going for it. If its knobs and faders are midi assignable. It does midi so that is a good sign.

I will add that in a couple years these will be great buys used. $300 for a virtual analog synth thats a pretty good deal no matter how you cut it.