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product_id: 238675352
title: "TR-6S Rhythm Performer | Compact Drum Machine with Six Tracks of Authentic TR Sounds including TR-808, CR-78 & More | Large Preset Sample Library | Editable FM Sound Engine | Advanced Sequencer"
brand: "roland"
price: "438 kr"
currency: NOK
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Roland"
url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/238675352-tr-6s-rhythm-performer-compact-drum-machine-with-six-tracks
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region: Norway
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# Authentic TR-808, TR-909 & vintage sounds Battery or USB powered for ultimate portability 6-track advanced sequencer TR-6S Rhythm Performer | Compact Drum Machine with Six Tracks of Authentic TR Sounds including TR-808, CR-78 & More | Large Preset Sample Library | Editable FM Sound Engine | Advanced Sequencer

**Brand:** roland
**Price:** 438 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Compact power, legendary beats — own the rhythm revolution!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** TR-6S Rhythm Performer | Compact Drum Machine with Six Tracks of Authentic TR Sounds including TR-808, CR-78 & More | Large Preset Sample Library | Editable FM Sound Engine | Advanced Sequencer by roland
- **How much does it cost?** 438 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/238675352-tr-6s-rhythm-performer-compact-drum-machine-with-six-tracks)

## Best For

- roland enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted roland brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Anywhere:** Runs on 4 AA batteries or USB bus power—perfect for on-the-go beat making or tight studio setups.
- • **Hybrid Kits for Unique Beats:** Mix classic drum machine sounds with custom samples and futuristic FM tones to create your signature sonic identity.
- • **Six Tracks of Creative Freedom:** Craft complex rhythms with a compact, hands-on 6-track sequencer featuring sub steps, flam, probability & motion recording.
- • **Seamless Workflow with TR-EDITOR:** Edit patterns and kits effortlessly on your computer with Roland’s free TR-EDITOR software, unlocking deep FM sound design.
- • **Iconic Vintage Sounds, Modern Power:** Experience legendary TR-808, TR-909, CR-78 & more with authentic circuit modeling that moves crowds and studio sessions alike.

## Overview

The Roland TR-6S Rhythm Performer is a compact, six-track drum machine delivering authentic vintage TR sounds including TR-808, TR-909, and CR-78. It features a large preset sample library, editable FM sound engine, and an advanced sequencer with sub steps, flam, and probability controls. Powered by USB or batteries, it’s designed for portability without sacrificing iconic sound quality. Enhanced by free TR-EDITOR software, it offers deep customization and seamless integration into any modern music production setup.

## Description

Compact 6-track drum machine with iconic Roland TR sounds. Large preset library, editable FM engine, advanced sequencer for dynamic, speaker-pummelling beats.

Review: Review Now Edited - I now have to add an amendment to the below review from Jan 2021. I was made aware that Roland had released an editor for the TR6S. I purchased another via AWD during the speciial offer 20% extra discount week. A great deal. Straight away I updated the firmare to the latest version. For some reason the unit just sounded even better. Navigation is good but if you want to get in under the hood then workflow can slow. This is where the editor comes in. OMG! a dramatic increase in creative speed, everything at your fingertips. It's an absolute breeze to edit and explore now and Roland have done an excellent job. I recommend you check out the few Youtube vids which demonstrate just how good it is. 6 outputs plus the stereo out via USB. So you can have all your drum sounds on seperate tracks into your DAW plus assign certain sounds through the stereo out and apply the TR6S internal FX...so 8 itracks altogether. Something I missed on first use. In a recording set up this thing is now pretty perfect no need for the big brother TR8S (for me at least). Editing everything is quick and clear. Loading your own samples is still done via SD card. It would be great if Roland made this possible via the editor over USB....fingers crossed for the next update. All the Classic Roland TR drum machine sounds are here, with the ability to manipulate everything to create you own kits/sounds...then you have the FM engine to take things even further...plus you can load your own samples. So ACB sounds, FM synths and samples all in one small unit. Amazing! I highly recommend this unit to every electro bro home studio owners out there. Even if you want to use it just for a basic live setup it's still excellent but the editor now takes this thing to the next level. I'll leave my old review below in which I gave it 3 stars. I now give it 5 stars and eat my words. It's so good to see a large company like Roland constantly update, innovate and support it's products...adding new life to some. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It has the same sound set as it's big brother the TR8-S. Although you can't layer 4 sounds at once when creating or editing your own custom drums (maybe not an issue if you're recording or using samples). The sounds and some of the presets are huge and show off nicely what this tiny thing can do. Unfortunetly it's when it comes to editing or creating anything more than basic that is become tiresome. Lots of menu diving that slows the flow. I didn't even bother to try loading samples as I was bored and frustrated after a few minutes. Stereo audio output but 6 serperate outs & the mix via USB which is a nice touch. Roland really have crammed it all in. Everything sound wise is top notch including the effects but it just didn't funk me up! If all you want is a access to bd, sn, hh presets (that are huge) and the ability for very basic tweaking, then I don't think there is currently anything better for you. If however you want more immediacy and ease of full control then I would save a few more pennies and go for it's big bro. I don't think it will be long before these drop dramatically in price or the 2nd hand market is awash with them. So maybe wait for a bargain. I got mine via warehousedeals advertised as 'very good' condition...it wasn't, it was an absolute wreck, so be careful if using AWH...I sent it back without hesitation but I would've even if it were brand new.
Review: Excellent drum machine - Great sounds and a (fairly) straightforward interface. I use it just for the drum sounds - driving it from an external sequencer - but even at that level it's well worth the money.

## Features

- Roland TR drum machines have impacted music for over 40 years—and they're as influential now as ever.
- Based on the much-loved TR-8S, the compact and affordable TR-6S has the same speaker-pummelling, window-rattling, body-moving sound of its bigger sibling.
- Six-track version of the TR-8S in a compact and affordable package.
- Detailed circuit models of the Roland TR-808, TR-909, TR-606, TR-707, CR-78, and more.
- Large preset sample library with support for custom user samples.
- Editable FM sound engine for futuristic tones.
- Program basslines with the newly developed TR-808 chromatic bass instrument.
- Mix and match sounds for exotic hybrid drum kits.
- Advanced sequencer with sub steps, flam, step loop, motion recording, probability, sub step probability, master probability, and more.
- Runs on four AA batteries or USB bus power.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08KDDKRV4 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 32,111 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 112 in Electronic Drums |
| Body Material | Metal |
| Brand | ROLAND |
| Brand Name | ROLAND |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 181 Reviews |
| Included Components | Drum machine, user manual, USB cable(possibly) |
| Is the Product Left or Right Handed? | usb |
| Item Dimensions | 32.4 x 20 x 10 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | TR-6S |
| Item Weight | 1.1 Kilograms |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 32.4 x 20 x 10 centimetres |
| Item weight | 1.1 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | TR-6S |
| Model Number | TR-6S |
| Model name | TR-6S |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | tr-6s |
| Product Warranty | 1 year. |
| Set Name | Six-track |
| Sound Profile | Rich and Versatile |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ROLAND
- **Colour:** Multicolor
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 32.4 x 20 x 10 centimetres
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model name:** TR-6S

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review Now Edited
*by K***E on 3 January 2021*

I now have to add an amendment to the below review from Jan 2021. I was made aware that Roland had released an editor for the TR6S. I purchased another via AWD during the speciial offer 20% extra discount week. A great deal. Straight away I updated the firmare to the latest version. For some reason the unit just sounded even better. Navigation is good but if you want to get in under the hood then workflow can slow. This is where the editor comes in. OMG! a dramatic increase in creative speed, everything at your fingertips. It's an absolute breeze to edit and explore now and Roland have done an excellent job. I recommend you check out the few Youtube vids which demonstrate just how good it is. 6 outputs plus the stereo out via USB. So you can have all your drum sounds on seperate tracks into your DAW plus assign certain sounds through the stereo out and apply the TR6S internal FX...so 8 itracks altogether. Something I missed on first use. In a recording set up this thing is now pretty perfect no need for the big brother TR8S (for me at least). Editing everything is quick and clear. Loading your own samples is still done via SD card. It would be great if Roland made this possible via the editor over USB....fingers crossed for the next update. All the Classic Roland TR drum machine sounds are here, with the ability to manipulate everything to create you own kits/sounds...then you have the FM engine to take things even further...plus you can load your own samples. So ACB sounds, FM synths and samples all in one small unit. Amazing! I highly recommend this unit to every electro bro home studio owners out there. Even if you want to use it just for a basic live setup it's still excellent but the editor now takes this thing to the next level. I'll leave my old review below in which I gave it 3 stars. I now give it 5 stars and eat my words. It's so good to see a large company like Roland constantly update, innovate and support it's products...adding new life to some. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It has the same sound set as it's big brother the TR8-S. Although you can't layer 4 sounds at once when creating or editing your own custom drums (maybe not an issue if you're recording or using samples). The sounds and some of the presets are huge and show off nicely what this tiny thing can do. Unfortunetly it's when it comes to editing or creating anything more than basic that is become tiresome. Lots of menu diving that slows the flow. I didn't even bother to try loading samples as I was bored and frustrated after a few minutes. Stereo audio output but 6 serperate outs & the mix via USB which is a nice touch. Roland really have crammed it all in. Everything sound wise is top notch including the effects but it just didn't funk me up! If all you want is a access to bd, sn, hh presets (that are huge) and the ability for very basic tweaking, then I don't think there is currently anything better for you. If however you want more immediacy and ease of full control then I would save a few more pennies and go for it's big bro. I don't think it will be long before these drop dramatically in price or the 2nd hand market is awash with them. So maybe wait for a bargain. I got mine via warehousedeals advertised as 'very good' condition...it wasn't, it was an absolute wreck, so be careful if using AWH...I sent it back without hesitation but I would've even if it were brand new.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent drum machine
*by R***Y on 8 May 2026*

Great sounds and a (fairly) straightforward interface. I use it just for the drum sounds - driving it from an external sequencer - but even at that level it's well worth the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Accompanying pc software makes it really fly
*by S***T on 28 September 2024*

The tr6s is very similar to its big brother the tr8s, but with fewer dials and half the price !! The internals are identical. What makes it really work for me is the accompanying software that you can download for free from roland. This has a lot of dials on screen meaning you dont have to menu-dive which is the main drawback of the tr6s. Best of all is the bar chart that controls velocity, delay, lfo and several other things. You can drag your mouse across the bar chart to make lots of settings in two seconds. Extremely useful. The builtin sounds are extensive and include a few world percussion instruments. The ACB feature is interesting because you can get inside the sound using zencore, in addition to standard fx on the outside such as reverb, delay etc. The weak point is the small memory for samples. You need to read the specifications to see whether or not it will be suitable for you. Overall highly recommended and a lot of fun.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Roland Tr-6S Compact Drum Machine
- Roland Rmidi-B3 Black Series Midi Cable. Straight Din Connectors, 3Ft / 1M Length.

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