Roland Boutique TR-06 Rhythm Composer

Iconic status

First released in 1981, the TR-606 was the perfect companion to the TB-303. The wide range of tones it provided levelled the playing field. Finally, home recordists could achieve "record-ready" drum sounds without the need for a professional, high-end studio. Over time, the TR-606 has cemented its legendary status in popular music. Its thunderous kicks and sizzling snares have become the driving force for many genres. From Hip Hop to Lo-Fi, and New Wave to Punk. It came. It saw. It conquered.

Made for modern music makers

Push your sounds into uncharted sonic territory with the wide range of functionality on offer. You'll be free to manipulate the pitch, length and the panning position of each instrument. Push the internal gain beyond its limits to achieve unique saturation and natural forms of compression. For dynamic control and punch, adjust the on-board compressor. The inclusion of tempo delays provides a unique sense of depth and unpredictability that's sure to enhance and inspire any rhythm. This is no one-trick-pony. The seemingly infinite number of options available will rejuvenate your approach to the way that you perform and make music.

Need inspiration? no problem

The intuitive on-board step sequencer allows any user to easily programme quick rhythms. What's more, advanced features such as sub-steps and step-loop keep the process fresh. Creating and writing music will never become tiresome with the TR-06 in your set-up. Use the on-board trigger in and outs to merge your interface with other equipment. The ability to combine your equipment with other modular and table top rigs allows you to expand on the impossible, generating the most awe-inspiring rhythms possible.

Features

• Provides a detailed recreation of the vintage Roland TR-606 using Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) modelling
• Authentic sound and iconic look of the original
• Expanded sound-shaping options with tuning, decay, pan, gain, and more
• Advanced sequencer with sub-steps, probability, and step-loop
• Five trigger outputs and one trigger input for easy integration with modular and other gear
• Colour-matched DK-01 case with three tilt options
• Sturdy and portable with solid construction and a metal top
• Runs on four AA batteries or USB bus power

Specifications

• User Memory
  • Patterns: 128 (16 patterns x 8 banks)
  • Tracks: 8
• Steps: 32 steps
• Sequencer Functions:
  • Step Loop
  • Substep
  • Flam
  • Intro / Fill In
  • Probability
  • Substep probability
• Instruments:
  • BD: BASS DRUM*
  • SD: SNARE DRUM*
  • LT: LOW TOM*
  • HT: HI TOM*
  • CY: CYMBAL*
  • OH: OPEN HI HAT
  • CH: CLOSED HI HAT * Variation sounds included
• Effects:
  • Compressor
  • Delay Effects: Delay, Pan Delay, Tape-Echo, Reverb, Flanger, Side Band Filter
  • Drive Effects: Saturator, Bit-Crusher, Distortion, LPF/HPF
• Controllers:
  • Volume Knob
  • Run/Stop button
  • Pattern Clear button
  • Menu/Sub Step Button
  • Set Loop button
  • Function button
  • Tempo button
  • Step Buttons (1-16)
  • Pattern group button and indicators
  • Tap / Step reset button
  • Scale selector switch
  • Instrument selector knob
  • Mode selector knob
  • Value knob
  • Instrument Level knobs (AC, BD, SD, LT/HT, CY, OH/CH)
  • Effect knobs (Drive, Time, Depth)
  • Indicators: 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
• Connectors:
  • TRIGGER IN jack: mono miniature phone type
  • TRIGGER OUT jack x 5 (AC, BD, SD, LT, HT): mono miniature phone type
  • PHONES jack: stereo miniature phone type
  • OUTPUT jack: stereo miniature phone type
  • MIX IN jack: stereo miniature phone type
  • MIDI: (IN, OUT) connectors
  • USB port: Micro-B type (Audio, MIDI)
• Power Supply:
  • Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4
  • Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
  • USB bus power
• Current Draw: 500 mA (USB bus power)
• Expected battery life under continuous use rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 5 hours * This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.
• Dimensions (including Boutique Dock): 308 (W) x 130 (D) x 52 (H) mm
• Weight (including batteries and Boutique Dock): 1.2 kg
• Accessories:
  • Boutique Dock: DK-01 (Silver)
  • Owner's Manual
  • DK-01 Owner's Manual
  • Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
  • Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
• Product Code: TR-06