New Generation 909
The new TR-08 adds thoughtful and modern touches to the classic formula. The sequencer has 16 sub-steps per step, so you can create detailed snare fills and rolling hi-hats. It even supports audio and MIDI over USB.
Portable
The TR-09 is literally small enough to take just about anywhere. It’s ruggedly built with sturdy knobs, buttons, and switches. It has a built-in speaker, and even runs on batteries for when the beat absolutely must go on.
Authentic & Affordable
With all this power and flexibility, you may be most surprised by the TR-09’s affordable price, which puts the legendary 909 vibe within reach of just about anyone who’s ever dreamed of owning the iconic original without the inflated price tag.
Technical Details
Features:
- Ultra-compact recreation of the iconic TR-909 drum machine
- Retains the sound, character, and user interface of the original TR-909
- Hands-on control over many parameters, including tune, level, decay, etc.
- Programmable via classic Step and Tap write modes
- Continue playing beats even while switching between write and play modes
- Four separate outputs via USB audio
- Trigger output for controlling external instruments equipped with trigger input
- High-quality construction with metal front panel
- Highly portable for mobile music making
- Battery-operated (4 x AA) or USB powered
- Built-in powered mini-speaker for instant enjoyment
- Compatible with optional K-25m Keyboard Unit
Specs:
User Memory
- Patterns: 96 (2 banks x 3 groups x 16 patterns)
- Tracks: 8 (2 banks x 4 tracks)
- Kit: 1Steps16 steps with 16 sub steps
Instruments
- BASS DRUM
- SNARE DRUM
- LOW TOM
- MID TOM
- HI TOM
- RIM SHOT
- HAND CLAP
- CLOSED/OPEN HI HAT
- CRASH CYMBAL
- RIDE CYMBAL
Controllers
- VOLUME knob
- START button
- STOP/CONT button
- LAST STEP button
- SCALE button
- SHUFFLE/FLAM button
- CLEAR button
- INSTRUMENT SELECT button
- SHIFT button
- TOTAL ACCENT knob
- TEMPO dial
- TRACK 1–4 buttons
- PATTERN 1–3 buttons
- COMP button
- TEMPO button
- BACK button
- FWD button
- AVAILABLE MEAS button
- CYCLE/GUIDE button
- MENU button
- ENTER button
- Main keys 1–16 (16 step buttons)
- BASS DRUM: TUNE, LEVEL, ATTACK, DECAY knobs
- SNARE DRUM: TUNE, LEVEL, TONE, SNAPPY knobs
- LOW/MID/HI TOM: TUNE, LEVEL, DECAY knobs
- RIM/CLAP: LEVEL knob
- HI HAT: LEVEL, CH DECAY, OH DECAY knob
- CRASH CYMBAL: LEVEL, CRASH TUNE knob
- RIDE CYMBAL: LEVEL, RIDE TUNE knob
Effects: Compressor
Indicators
- 7 segments, 4 characters (LED)
- Scale LED
ConnectorsTRIGGER OUT jack: Mono miniature phone type
PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
OUTPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB port: Micro-B type (Audio, MIDI)
PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type
OUTPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type
MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors
USB port: Micro-B type (Audio, MIDI)
Power
- Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4
- Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
- USB bus power
- Current Draw500 mA (USB bus power)
- Expected battery life under continuous use
- Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours
* This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.
Accessories
- Owner's Manual
- DK-01 Owner's Manual
- Leaflet "USING THE UNIT SAFELY"
- Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4
Size + Weight:
- Dimensions: 12-1/8 x 5-1/8 x x 2-1/16 inches / 30.8 x 13 x 51 cm
- Weight (including batteries and Boutique Dock)1.3 kg / 2 lbs 14 oz
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Downloads & Support
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