The Roland Cloud TR-909 Virtual Instrument – Lifetime Key is a faithful recreation of the original TR-909 drum machine, known for its iconic sounds. Using analog circuit behaviour (ACB) modeling, it accurately captures the character and sound of the original instrument. With the same sample ROM and digital technology, it provides the pounding bass drums, articulate snares, and crisp hi-hats and cymbals that are synonymous with the TR-909. As the instrument of choice for electronic music production, it offers access to the sounds of the early dance-floor scene without the cost and rarity of the original hardware.
The Roland Cloud TR-909 offers expanded features that give modern producers more flexibility. With expanded lanes of sequencing and control over shuffle and groove, programming becomes faster and more fluid. Direct control over tune and decay allows for precise sound customization. This product is a digital download code that will be sent via email for activation.
Introduced in 1983, the original TR-909 was a hybrid of analog circuitry and digital sampling. It used analog circuitry for the shells (kick, snare, clap, and toms) to provide maximum punch, while digital sampling was used for the cymbals to add realism. This combination made the TR-909 a pioneering instrument in genres like house, techno, and hip-hop, providing a solid rhythmic foundation.
The Roland Cloud TR-909 Virtual Instrument faithfully reproduces the TR-909’s signature sound. With powerful bass drums and punchy snares, it creates an irresistible pulse that gets the audience dancing. Unlike its sibling, the TR-808, it offers a more liquid and unique character, reminiscent of the early dance scene in the ’80s.
Engineered with analog circuit behaviour modeling, the TR-909 Virtual Instrument accurately replicates the adjustable characteristics of each drum. It includes the original sample ROM and digital technology, delivering the revered 909 cymbal sounds. Rather than a simple sample pack, it pays homage to the original hardware by faithfully recreating the drum’s interactions with each other. This attention to detail gives the TR-909 Virtual Instrument a lively and unique sound.
In addition to its world-class sounds, the Roland Cloud TR-909 Virtual Instrument offers expanded features. You can overdrive the internal circuitry for a gritty and over-the-top sound. The classic 16-step “TR-REC” sequencer is now expandable, allowing for faster and more fluid programming. With eight variations per sequence, you can create evolving rhythms. Adjustable flams and soft hits enable detailed grooves and fills, while the “last step” feature and shuffle settings create complex grooves and polyrhythms. You can drag and drop patterns directly from the plugin to your DAW for easy integration into your projects.
The TR-909 Virtual Instrument is compatible with select Roland hardware, including the TR-8S Rhythm Performer. You can send patterns from the hardware to the plugin and vice versa, making it easy to store and recall your favorite patterns. Pre-mapped controls allow for on-the-fly editing of parameters such as volume, tune, and decay.
Included with the TR-909 Virtual Instrument are 11 different drum instruments, including bass drum, snare, low tom, high tom, and more. The classic 16-step sequencer offers eight variations for evolving sequences. Overdriving options, expanded lanes for each instrument, and adjustable flams and soft hits allow for customization and detailed programming. Patterns can be dragged and dropped as MIDI or audio files directly from the plugin to your project.
To use the TR-909 Virtual Instrument, you’ll need a compatible operating system (Mac OS X 10.11 or later, or Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, or 10), a host application (VST instruments or Audio Units), an Intel Core i5 processor or better, at least 2GB of RAM, and 400MB of free hard disk space. Internet connectivity is required for activation, and Adobe Reader is needed to access the online help.
Overall, the Roland Cloud TR-909 Virtual Instrument provides an authentic and customizable experience, capturing the iconic sounds of the original TR-909 while offering modern features for contemporary music production.
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