The TR-06 is a detailed replica of the classic Roland TR-606—with some major modern upgrades. Our new Roland Boutique version has the distinctive tone and iconic look of the original, with more sound-shaping options, innovative sequencing capabilities, and an array of triggers for driving modular gear.

Released in 1981 as a companion to the TB-303 Bass Line, the TR-606 was a programmable drum machine whose size, price, and ease of use made at-home music production more accessible to everyone. The punchy midrange kicks, popping toms, and sizzling hi-hats were a hit with DIY musicians, appearing across genres from '80s new wave and punk to all types of electronic styles.

The sound of the 606 is unique in the TR family and the backbone of numerous classic and underground tracks. But while many love its distinctive tone, it wasn't especially versatile. The TR-06 reimagines the original with new sound-crafting potential and plush onboard effects. Control tuning, decay, and pan for each instrument, or crank up the internal gain, pushing the circuit model into warm overdrive or aggressive distortion. The onboard compressor adds warmth and punch, while the tempo delay creates depth and space from subtle repeats to controlled chaos.

Like the original, the step sequencer in the TR-06 is familiar and straightforward, so you can bang out any type of beat quickly and easily. And now it's been updated with advanced features like adjustable sub-steps for ratcheted parts, step-loop for instant pattern slicing, and per-step probability for beats that never get boring.

The drum machine is the beating heart of every electronic musician’s studio. Still, the best drum machines are more than mere timekeepers…” In addition to being a high-quality re-creation of the legendary TR-606 drum machine, the Boutique TR-06 is also a powerful sequencer designed to connect with and manipulate other instruments in inspiring new ways.

Not found on the original model, the TR-06 boasts a stack of triggers plus a suite of advanced sequencing tools. This makes the TR-06 a perfect vehicle for creative sequencing techniques to drive and sync with eurorack setups and other electronic instruments.

Like other Roland Boutiques, the TR-06 is sturdy and well-constructed with a solid metal top and a colour-matched case with three tilt options. It's a high-quality USB audio interface for quick and easy recording with your computer and can run on standard AA batteries for hours of uninhibited jamming. It even has a built-in speaker, because you never know what life might throw your way.

Pair the TR-06 with the TR-606 Software Rhythm Composer available on Roland Cloud and enjoy the benefits of easy hardware and software integration. The TR-606 plug-in has expanded sequencing capabilities, and the TR-06's knobs are pre-mapped for intuitive, hands-on workflow.

Features

• Detailed recreation of the vintage Roland TR-606 using Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) modeling
• Authentic sound and iconic look of the original
• Enhanced Sound Shaping, tuning, decay, panning, gain, and compression plus alternate instrument sounds
• Expanded sound-shaping options with tuning, decay, pan, gain, and more
• Multi FX Processing, Saturator, Bitcrusher, Distortion, LPF/HPF, Digital Delay, Panning Delay, Tape Echo, Reverb, Side Band Filter
• Advanced Sequencing Tools like step loop, substep, flam, probability, substep probability, master probability
• 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
• Roland Boutique format, with built-in speaker, powered by battery or Micro USB

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