There's nothing quite like the original TR-909! Manufactured between 1983 & 1985, this was the first drum machine with MIDI and Roland's first drum machine to incorporate samples on the hi-hats, crash & ride voices. Of course, many will instantly recognise the punch and power of its analogue voices, such as the kick & snare, used in an unquantifiable number of recordings over the past 43 years. You could safely say that the TR-909 IS the sound of Techno though.
This particular unit is very good condition for its age, featuring a minor cosmetic scratch on the top panel, and a slight dink of the left hand cheek. It has been fully serviced by the amazing Matt Padden, and comes with an AC UK adapter and flight case.
*SOLD AS IS, NO RETURNS*
SPECS:
- Analog Voices: Bass Drum, Snare Drum, Low Tom, Mid Tom, High Tom, Rim Shot, Hand Clap.
- Digital Samples (6-bit): Closed/Open Hi-Hat, Crash Cymbal, Ride Cymbal.
- Sound Controls: Dedicated knobs for Level, Tune, Attack, and Decay (depending on the specific instrument).
- Sequencer: Classic TR-Rec style step sequencer (1 to 16 steps per measure).
- Pattern Capacity: 96 user-programmable rhythm patterns (arranged in 2 banks × 3 groups × 16 patterns).
- Song Capacity: 4 to 8 tracks (continuous maximum of 896 measures).
- Groove: Includes Shuffle and Flam functions.
- Master Out: 1/4" L/R Mono.
- Individual Outputs: 1/4" multi-out jacks for individual drum sounds.
- MIDI: MIDI In, Out/Thru.
- Sync/Control: DIN Sync In, Tape Memory (Save/Load), External Control/Trigger Out, and Start/Stop footswitch