Roland TR-8S v3.0/TR-6S v2.0 Firmware Update Overview

The TR-8S and TR-6S Rhythm Performers continue their sonic evolution with TR-8S v3.0 and TR-6S v2.0 updates. These free upgrades add new instruments and features to the Rhythm Performers, including the legendary Roland CR-78 CompuRhythm and TR-808 Chromatic Bass. Plus, the TR-EDITOR gets a refresh with compact mode for smaller displays.

In this video, you’ll learn about the new enhancements added with the TR-8S v3.0 and TR-6S v2.0 updates:
00:00 Introduction
00:50 CompuRhythm CR-78 ACB Model
05:26 TR-808 Chromatic Bass

The original CR-78 CompuRhythm was launched in 1978 as the first mass-produced programmable rhythm machine. Now, the TR captures that magic with pristine ACB CR sounds, including 14 instruments and original preset patterns, as well as updated advanced patterns to pepper your beats with CR-78 zest. Plus, discover an array of new parameter controls to push the CR-78 into new sonic dimensions.

Tuned 808 basslines are a staple in genres like trap, hip-hop, electro, and other styles of electronic music. The new 808 Chromatic Bass instrument allows you to use motion recording to tune basslines with legit 808 bass sounds directly from the TR-8S and TR-6S—no DAW required.

To read about the CR-78 history, please visit:

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[fredrikw]

Great value that you keep updating this, actually what made me go for the tr8s in the first place was the FM engine update. And now this?!? Wow, great keeping your products alive. Now its time for an mc707 update too.

[xselfcreative]

So great that Roland is updating Tr8s! much love and appreciation to you guys and girls. I will get back to Tr8s soon. 😊

[synthetic]

If Roland make just 1 more update that the flanger and phaser effect also can be used with the individual instruments. Then it is the perfect drummachine.

[Charlie-Sheen]

An update for the TR8 would be awesome and very much appreciated by a lot of people!

[dangit]

Epic! I was honestly just craving some CR78 a few days back, and then this dropped! Thanks Roland 🔥🤘

[KeyhanAkbarzadeh]

This morning I was checking out CR78 samples for my TR8S 😂and the update comes out in the afternoon 🤩
that's great! 🤘

[VJFranzK]

🎹🎶🎚Again, We need the ability to write note Melodies with the Keys! Many earlier machines can do that, and using "gross tune" with the knobs is too slow. PLEASE complete the UI of these great machines, it would be so easy to grant this wish via a firmware update!

[VimyScout]

Love my TR-8S. That opening sound sounded a lot like the intro to George McRae's 'Rock your Baby' Great stuff👍

[williamking]

Here's a suggestion Roland - do a plugin version that can talk to the hardware TR8S so I can fill the hardware TR8S with patterns and sounds then upload them to the plugin to use in my DAW without the nonsense of bouncing multiple tracks of audio out the TR8S to audio tracks in my DAW. Similar to what Arturia did with MiniFreak.

[MJamesIII]

Just recently, about a month ago, I started using my tr-8s after not using it for over a year.
Talk about timing 😎😎😎

Being able to tune the 808 chromatically is the feature that I’ve wanted from the beginning.

[kvmoore]

Thank you, Roland!!! Yeah, I it would seem like the CR-78 model should've been available years ago when the TR-8S was first released from the jump. However, I'm glad Roland finally added it. I figured they would eventually add it sooner or later.

Now about the chromatic tuning for the TR808 bassdrum, what a PLEASANT This was totally unexpected and it is greatly appreciated.

Thanks again!!!!

I'm going to update my TR-8S tonight when I get home from work.

[hovermotion]

Utterly stunning drum machine (Tr8s), one of my favourites.

[alandarylmusic]

I’m very slowly starting to become a fan of the legendary “CR-78” Drum Sound. I even recorded a whole album called “The CR-78 Album” using nothing but CR-78 Drum Sounds lol.💯😎🎶

[didierambact]

What a machine! ACB + FM + triggers for my Simmons V module! Hours of fun

[JonMurray]

This is awesome man! Loads of brilliant new sounds and I love that all the old original patterns are included. Really enjoyed your jams as well mate!

[nikolisgwuasteriadopoulos]

Great! Would love to have this kit in the TR8 (MKI) as well!!!

[TheDjpredator]

Nice that you keep updating the firmware 🙏 Keep it up! 🤘

[JonManness]

Huge update! I’ve used CR-78 samples and clones for songs and this will be a great addition, especially for tuning the drums.

[MikeRenouf]

I can't go for that. No can do.

Great job Roland!

[corrosiveabuser]

How weird, last night just before bed, - well about 3pm this morning, - I was wondering to myself if, or when, Roland were going to release the CR-78 and JP-4 as ACB Boutique units, - imagine my surprise when I woke up.

Already updated, using the SD method, - WOW, - cheers David, and a massive thanks to Roland

- love to ALL, feel no hate