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| Manufacturer | Roland Corporation |
| Dates | 1981–1984 |
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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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| Manufacturer | Roland Corporation |
| Dates | 1981–1984 |
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The Roland TR-606 Drumatix is a drum machine built by Roland Corporation from 1981 to 1984.
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]
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]
The TR-606 was used by artists including the Sisters of Mercy, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Skinny Puppy, Big Black, Autechre, Aphex Twin and Luke Vibert. [1] Prince used it on the Purple Rain outtake "Velvet Kitty Cat". [2] The electronic musician Kid606 took his stage name from the TR-606. [3]
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