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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.
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. MusicRadar wrote that "the snare snaps and cracks, the kick offers a satisfying thud, and the metallic hats sizzle".
Sequencer
Rhythms can be programmed using the sequencer, which includes controls for accents. The sequencer can hold 32 patterns in memory, and patterns can be sequenced to create songs. The TR-606 was designed to be used with the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer, and can be synchronized using DIN sync.
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, Massive Attack. and Nine Inch Nails. It is used frequently in IDM. The electronic musician Kid606 took his stage name from the TR-606.
References
- ^ "Blast from the past: Roland TR-606 Drumatix". MusicRadar. 2015-02-20. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "Drumatix: The Perpetual Appeal of the TR-606". Retrieved 19 December 2024.
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