Marketed as the "Human Rhythm Composer", the R-8 has one card slot for SN-R8 PCM expansion cards and one RAM card slot (for an M-256D or M-256E).
It was released in module form with the same sound set but without pattern sequencing capabilities as the Roland R-8M. An upgraded version with more sounds was released as the Roland R-8 Mk II
Year Released: 1989
Number of Pads: 16
Polyphony: 32 notes
Multitimbral: 4 parts
Preset Patterns: 32
User Patterns: 100
User Songs: 10
User Drumkits: 32
Tempo Range: 20 - 250 BPM
Sequencer Resolution: 96 PPQN
ROM Size: 68 sampled waveforms at 16-bit, 44.1 kHz resolution
Outputs: 8 individual 1/4" outputs
Screen: 20 x 2 character LCD
Power Consumption: 7 watts
Weight: 3.1 kg
Dimensions: 410 mm x 290 mm x 70 mm
WAV samples are available on freewavesamples.com.
Roland R-8 Human Rhythm Composer 1980s - Black ($381.39)
Roland R-8 Human Rhythm Composer 1980s - Black ($404.72)
Roland R-8 Human Rhythm Composer 1980s ($402.30)
Roland R-8 Human Rhythm Composer (vintage digital drum-machine, Japan, 1989) ($434.92)
ROLAND R-8 Human Rhythm Composer 16bit Digital Drum Machine ($374.51)
Roland R-8 Human Rhythm Composer 1980s - Black ($362.43)
Roland R-8 Human Rhythm Composer 1990s - Black ($845.68)
Roland R-8 Human Rhythm Composer 1980s - Includes 2 ROM cards and Original Power Supply ($669.99)
Roland R-8 Human Rhythm Composer 1990s - Black ($368.90)
Roland R-8 MKII - Human Rhythm Composer with original power supply ($1,362.53)
Roland R-8 human composer vintage ($361.23)
Roland R-8 w/ SN-R8-10 Dance Rom Card ($769)
Roland R-8 Human Rhythm Composer 1980s - Black ($545.01)
Roland R-8 MKII Human Rhythm Composer 1990s - Black ($397.41)
Roland R-8 Human Rhythm Composer 1980s - Black ($422.84)
Roland R8 with Dance, Electronic card and extra FX glitch Device. ($1,208.11)
Roland bk7m BK7 Arranger Module Mixage MP3 SMF USB ($954.41)
Roland R8 Drum Machine + Power Supply + Dry & Power Drums Cards ($471.52)
Roland SN-R8-01 Contemporary Percussion ROM Card for R-8 ($79.99)
Roland R-8 / R-8m / R-8 MKII | SN-R8-11 METALLIC PERCUSSION | Waveform ROM Voice Card | ($199.34)
Roland R-8 / R-8m / R-8 MKII | SN-R8-07 MALLET | Waveform ROM Voice Card | ($175.18)
Roland R-8 / R-8m / R-8 MKII | SN-R8-05 JAZZ | Waveform ROM Voice Card | ($175.18)
Roland R-8 / R-8m / R-8 MKII | SN-R8-02 JAZZ BRUSH | Waveform ROM Voice Card | ($175.18)
Roland R-8 / R-8m / R-8 MKII | SN-R8-04 ELECTRONIC | Waveform ROM Voice Card | ($295.99)
Roland SN-R8-02 Jazz Brush ROM Card for R-8 ($79.99)
Roland SN-R8-02 Jazz Brush ROM Card for R-8 ($79.99)
Roland SN-R8-01 Contemporary Percussion ROM Card for R-8 ($79.99)
Roland R-8 / R-8m / R-8 MKII | SN-R8-09 POWER DRUMS USA | Waveform ROM Voice Card | ($175.18)
Roland R-8 / R-8m / R-8 MKII | SN-R8-06 ETHNIC PERCUSSION | Waveform ROM Voice Card | ($199.34)
Roland R-8 / R-8m / R-8 MKII | SN-R8-01 CONTEMPORARY PERCUSSION | Waveform ROM Voice Card | ($175.18)
Roland R-8 / R-8m / R-8 MKII | SN-R8-10 DANCE | Waveform ROM Voice Card | ($295.99)
Roland R-8 / R-8m / R-8 MKII | SN-R8-02 JAZZ BRUSH | Waveform ROM Voice Card | ($175.18)
Roland R-8 Human Rhythm Composer w/ Power Supply – Classic Drum Machine with Authentic Feel ($559.99)
Roland SN-R8-06 Ethnic Percussion ROM CARD FOR ROLAND R8 R-8 MKⅡ w/ box ($100)
Lot of 3 Roland Sound Library R-8 Sound Data Rom Cartridges SN-R8-01 SN-R8-02 SN ($195)
Roland SN-R8-06 Ethnic Percussion ROM CARD FOR ROLAND R8 R-8 MKⅡ ($80)
Roland SN-R8-09 Power Drums USA for R8 R8M R-8 R-8M ($95)
Roland SN-R8-07 Mallet PCM Sound Data ROM Card for R-8 & R-8M , #2 ($74.80)
Roland SN-R8-07 Mallet PCM Sound Data ROM Card for R-8 & R-8M , #1 ($74.80)
Roland SN-R8-09 POWER DRUMS USA ROM CARD w/ box for R8 R-8 MKⅡ ($120)
Roland SN-R8-09 POWER DRUMS U.S.A. for R-8 ($119.48)
Roland R-8 sound card mid 90s - very good ($75)
Roland R-8 MK2 OS v1.03 Final EPROM Firmware Upgrade KIT / Brand New ROM Update Chip R8 MKII ($24.95)
Roland R-8 OS v2.02 EPROM Firmware Upgrade KIT / Brand New ROM Update Chip with Service Manual R8 ($24.95)
Roland R 8 M Drum Machine Module ($253.80)
Roland R-88 8-Channel Recorder and Mixer ($899.99)
Roland ACH-240 Power Adapter for R-5 R-8 MKll ($89.99)
[SALE Ends Aug 5] Roland SN-R8-02 Jazz Brush Expansion Card for R-8, R-8mk2, R-8M ($39.99)
[SALE Ends Aug 5] Roland SN-R8-03 Sound Effects Expansion Card for R-8, R-8mk2, R-8M ($49.99)
[SALE Ends Aug 5] Roland SN-R8-09 Power Drums U.S.A. Expansion Card for R-8, R-8mk2, R-8M ($69.99)
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