Roland TR-606

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TR-606
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Manufacturer Roland Corporation
Dates1981–1984
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The Roland TR-606 Drumatix is a drum machine built by Roland Corporation from 1981 to 1984.

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Sounds

It uses analog synthesis rather than samples to produce sound. It imitates acoustic percussion: the bass drum, snare, toms, cymbal and hi-hat (open and closed). The sounds cannot be edited. [1] MusicRadar wrote that "the snare snaps and cracks, the kick offers a satisfying thud, and the metallic hats sizzle". [1]

Sequencer

Rhythms can be programmed using the sequencer, which includes controls for accents. [1] The sequencer can hold 32 patterns in memory, and patterns can be sequenced to create songs. [1] The TR-606 was designed to be used with the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer, and can be synchronized using DIN sync. [1]

Users

The TR-606 was used by artists including the Sisters of Mercy, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Skinny Puppy, Big Black, Autechre, Aphex Twin, Luke Vibert, [1] Massive Attack. [2] and Nine Inch Nails. [2] It is used frequently in IDM. The electronic musician Kid606 took his stage name from the TR-606. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Blast from the past: Roland TR-606 Drumatix". MusicRadar . 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
  2. 1 2 3 "Drumatix: The Perpetual Appeal of the TR-606" . Retrieved 19 December 2024.
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