Product Description

• Analog Meets Digital on the Dance Floor  An authentic 909 for your computer DAW The influence of the TR-909 drum machine is still heard—and felt—nearly four decades after it was launched. Now
• the 909 is available as a software plug-in
• delivering the speaker-pummeling power of the original with new features that extend its sonic capabilities and make programming faster and more fluid.  “Like the TR-808 before it
• nobody could have predicted the reverence in which the TR-909 would eventually come to be held.”—Sound on Sound  Analog/Digital Hybrid
• Before It Was Even a Thing  In 1983
• Roland followed the massively influential TR-808 with the TR-909. Around this time
• digital samples of acoustic drums had become fashionable
• but the sounds in the available devices weren’t very adjustable. And let’s be honest—they still didn’t really sound like real drums. For the 909
• Roland engineers took a hybrid approach that used tweakable analog circuitry for the kick
• snare
• clap
• and toms
• while reserving digital sampling for the cymbals.  Sibling Rivalry  Only around 10
• 000 TR-909s were made
• but the machine’s lasting impact is apparent on dance floors to this day. Much like the TR-808’s dominance in rap and hip-hop
• the TR-909 left an indelible mark on electronic music styles like techno
• house
• acid
• and industrial. It’s the sound you hear in your head when you think of floor-shaking dance music.  Plug In Your Own TR-909 In addition to faithfully modeling the TR-909’s analog circuitry
• Roland's software version uses the original sample ROM and models the early digital technology present in the vintage hardware. This attention to detail results in a fully authentic TR-909
• with all the sonic characteristics that make it a perennial favorite of electronic and dance producers the world over. And the plug-in version also includes some groundbreaking new features for modern production.   Hardware Integration  The TR-909 software instrument integrates seamlessly with Roland's TR-8S Rhythm Performer and TR-09 Roland Boutique hardware. Transfer TR-8S patterns directly into the TR-909 plug-in
• create beats on the go and send them back to the hardware
• or use the TR-8S or TR-09 for direct hands-on control of the plug-in.  Features Authentic recreation of the hybrid analog/digital TR-909 drum machine Powered by ACB technology with original sample ROM and circuit modeling Classic 909 sounds: punchy kick
• snappy snare
• crisp hi-hats
• claps
• toms
• and cymbals Overdrive control for added grit and sonic variety Modernized sequencer with individual lanes for each instrument Eight pattern variations for dynamic
• evolving rhythms Drag and drop audio or MIDI patterns into your DAW Adjustable flams
• sub-steps
• soft hits
• last step
• and shuffle per instrument Seamless integration with Roland TR-8S and TR-09 hardware for hands-on control and pattern transfer VST3
• and AAX support with native Apple silicon compatibility <iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="300" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1611074535&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe> Operating System: Windows: Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11.  macOS: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later.  Other: An internet connection is required for installing and activating Roland Cloud software.  A compatible DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) or plugin host that supports VST
• or AAX formats.  For certain products like the SYSTEM-8
• specific drivers may be needed. 

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About the Roland TR-909

Experience the quality and tone that makes the Roland TR-909 a popular choice for musicians.

Why Choose the Roland TR-909?

• •Authentic Roland craftsmanship and design
• •Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
• •Professional build quality and reliable performance
• •Part of Roland's respected Drum Machine lineup

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