Roland TR-606
The Roland TR-606 Drumatix is a drum machine built by Roland Corporation from 1981 to 1984.
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Roland TR-606
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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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• Synth Name — TR-606 • Synth Manufacturer — Roland • Dates — 1981–1984 • Polyphony — 7 • Timbrality — 7 • Synthesis Type — Analog subtractive • Memory — 32 patterns, 8 songs • Fx — Individual level • Keyboard — 16 pattern keys • Ext Control — DIN sync in/out
Sounds
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
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
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.
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