All user reviews for the Roland TR-626

Detailed thousand times already,

For which I love:
- Separate Outputs
- Sequencer TR
- MIDI IN / OUT, the sequencing of a TR to play sample via midi
- The trig out that allows me to sync the apregiateur and mini sequencer my SH101 in a fun and creative

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use once you arrive mechanically playing with the Shift key.

French manual is full of poorly constructed with this tendency to translate terms not to translate sentences "Pattern etc ..."

SOUNDS

Here it is a matter of taste, the separate output can improve things but the sounds are limited.
on the other hand must give him one thing: it still fits perfectly in the mix, which is a considerable advantage available.

I especially like the snares and claps HiHats

OVERALL OPINION

used for 6 months

I tried a lot of things: drumtrack / TR808 / Xbase / DrumStation / Quasimidi 309 / norddrum
626 are the most basic of all, but it has its charm.

I love the SYNC noon and trig / groove / facility / sound that sticks to mix / HiHats the wrinkles and 100% Acid for a cheap price

Value for money: for me it is more than correct

I remake that choice without others because its qualities even if they are rare match what is in my set

I bec everyone knows, no, since 1987 ...
Good fast: from right to left:
DC in (9volt, psa type boss - in the center, 500 ma): Universal adapter recommended, there were buzz with this kind of transformer.
L / R (mono) Output. Jack (6.35)
Headphones
Eight separate outputs
Midi OUT
MIDI IN
and minijack: Tape sync in / out, Tape in / or (for backups), TRIG OUT (to drive arpegio of juno, the sequencer of JX3P, or SH101 may be something to do with a gross as roland ... it is a signal type)
Compartment 6 standard batteries (autonomy has given an indication, approximately 16 hours I think from memory)
No effect
30 sound 12 bit (it seems but it is pa smarqué in doc) roland kind U220 / MT32 and other 80's
48 + patterns 48 patterns users
6 songs
Optional memory card to add storage space (but not pcm plus, sorry, it will take the R8 ...)
STEP sequencer or WRITE can drive a sampler or another expander for more varied sounds.

Less in this section are the number 3:

- Sounds a little dated and seen again and again (fortunately separate outputs are there to grind), no sound cards as an option.
- Screen not bright instead of the usual 16 LED LCD: not good live recording.
- Pads not velocity sensitive.
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UTILIZATION

Machine typed Roland, with its step sequencer, and separate outputs that can be assigned to a small console with a dedicated mute increments, and can return its elements 1 by 1!
The track mode to chain 16 different rhythm patterns, breaks etc..
Can synchronize a electribe an external sequencer, a groove box, a arpegio ...

SOUNDS

This is where the shoe pinches a bit. Realistically, it is not the legendary trio roland tr 909, 808 and 606. here we have pcm sounds "80 years" it was close to 505/707 and 727. Some sources claim that echo the 626 pcm 707 AND 727, but the owners of these two bar, that rate monstrously expensive hand argue that it is not. For my part, I am convinced ue refourgue roland has the same core samples in these machines all the time, we comm Eils refourguent variations of the same series of samples depui sla ... jv

We can still change the pitch of sounds.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it only for one day. Not have to worry to synchronize the sequencer JX3P above nor groovebox SP606 or arpeggio of korg micro x / triton
What I like the most are the connectors: separate outputs and trig out. It is thus possible to link machines several times.

I think it should not acquire this model for its sounds. As said many times, samples are easy to find. I loaded samples of TR 909 and 808 in my SP606 and it sending wood. But sp has 4 tracks, and no separate outputs, I was a little cramped. separate this little TR outputs will be very convenient to live.

Should not either pay too much, no more than 150 euros in my opinion. If you have larger needs sound diversity must him prefer the R8, yet inexpensive, well superior to 707/727.

In short this is a compendium of 626 707/727 and more compact. Certainly was not the row of LED, but is it reasonable to spend 700 to 800 euros for the two models qund a 626 or R8 does everything for a lot cheaper?

A good little machine with a tractor engine to do everything.

All connectors have already been processed. (See below)
That said, I want to clarify that each sound has its own output in addition to the main output. One argument for this little machine.

UTILIZATION

This is the great strength of this machine: the simplicity of its programming.
Make a rhythm is absolute ease!
Someone said below, "I want a beat, I", it sums up the machine.

The Editing sounds are almost no (Well, there is changeable pitch, but good) but combined with a Vermona Kick Lancet, God it sounds good.

SOUNDS

The sounds are what is most basic, some are very good, others are almost unusable without modification behind.
I use sounds to make house and electronica and I'm always surprised at how well the sounds stick.

OVERALL OPINION

I have had a month now. At the reception, I found a little cheap TR ("But what is this thing tiny and very light! A all the blows I got swell!")
In the end, the first connection, the pure slap. And especially my friends simplicity, simplicity!
I was advised for people like me first balance a drum beat and then compose it. Truly a good buy that takes its place in my set.

I do not have that support what does adjacent said. no need to say more ...

UTILIZATION

Config ultra simple, programmable even by my grandmother
the manual is complicated. but for a guitar player like me, all electronic manuals are complex.

SOUNDS

Sound? great, the good sound of the 80s. kick lacks a bit of fishing. damage. but the sounds are really quality.

ngatif point: lack of multi purpose ... t have a small rverb cool ...; absence of legalization (Submitted in the tr 727)

OVERALL OPINION

I will say that I got the pot because I have the dgote in an attic and the guy did not even know what silent c

J have little exprience in the boxes but I find that rhythm sounds are convincing.

followers of techno sounds? forget it. c is for nostaligiques this marvel.

It is in my opinion the drum for the sound of the 80s and the advantage of the audio output is not bad there are two drum sounds in one way gnrale and very lctro the other very basic with a powerful kick in the acute and quite round and a good mate and Deutsche fund fawn billie jean micheal jackson.
toms are trs realistic but lacks a bit of reverb.

UTILIZATION

The manual is clear and easy to use and program the machine is easily

SOUNDS

Personal I used this machine for a whole album because it is the sounds I need to make the East 80's funky music all sounds are super safe! percussion and ride cymbal.

OVERALL OPINION

I use this machine for 3 years and frankly it is not expensive at all I recommend it for the funk 80, slows, The variety and some cool rock.

Rhythm box connectivity standard MIDI In / Out, exit left, exit right (mono), headphone output, output for the spare ride, crash, hit-hat, hi tom, mid tom, low tom, snare, bass drum. Connection PDAL for start / stop, trig out, tape in / out, tape sync in, sync out tape. Powered by 9v transformer, or 6 batteries R6 (v 1.5).
30 Sounds Different. Included, 2 bass drum, snare drum 3, 2 low tom, mid tom 2, 2 hi tom, two cymbals, ride 2.
The sounds on offer in order are:
Tambourine, Cowbell, Agogo Low, Low Timbale, Agogo Hi, Hi Timbale, Hand Clap, Low Conga, Shaker, Conga Open Hi, Claves, Conga Hi Mute, China Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Cup, Ride Cymbal, Bass Drum 1, Bass 2 Drum, Snare Drum 1, Snare Drum Snare Drum 2 3, Rim Shot, Low Tom 1, 2 Low Tom, Mid Tom 1, Tom 2 Mid, Hi Tom 1, Tom 2 Hi, Closed-Hat Hit, Hit-Hat Open .

There is a pitch for each of the 30 percussion, 7 -7, and a level of 0 + 5, and accents of 0 + 5.
Flam is the one for snares and toms.
One is the shuffle with a 1 to 4 for all cell groove.
There is no other effect on this box rhythms.

You have 48 patterns pre-recorded and recordable patterns 48.
6 tracks are available in 889 steps each.
You will have two other bank if you add a memory card. "Roland M-128D"

All drums can be played simultanment. Most often those on the same key. For example the snare of the key 10, the cymbals of the 7 key ... The sound of a cymbal will not continue if it has a ride just drrire her, which cause some combinations INTERESTED.

The sequencer is a Roland so a certain groove. Trs is alive.
Using the little fawn rus "effects" that the TR 626 offers, you get a rsultat INTERESTED trs.
If you have the possibility to use the spares out, add a simple equalizer and a little reverb, the machine becomes trs good.
On a good Systm of COST is frankly inatendu.
Every great percussion drills while being taken.

UTILIZATION

Operation is simple.
The manual is clear.
Once the logic of the box gained no surprises.

SOUNDS

Utiliss wisely, sounds may agree a lot of music style.
The TR-626 is a box of the late 80's with all that cell have little in sound. But curiously the whole this is not bad taste. (It has the quality of its default ...)
Some are frankly ralistes Bass Drum, Snare as some, or Toms and Congas. Play with the pitch and become "lctro".
There is a two-Ride is pouvantable. So ugly, well located as it becomes impeccable ...
Again, with the TR-626, a simple rhythm correctly if you place your accent, your percussion have the right pitch, it's really surprising.
Patterns can be Norment potatoes, as they may very lgres ...
Unlike what I read above if you want good hard kick it right and with good Systm of costs you can enjoy its purity.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought this box rhythms in 1989. I do not know how much it silent. I think around 2500 francs.
She then 18 years and still works well trs. All buttons are ok, as the volume, nothing creaks.
Premire C'tait my rhythm box. I am tomb.
Inconparable with Yamaha in the same era.
Also, it is difficult for me to be as objective as given cell is 18 years that I practice.
A 100 a will is a good qualitprix.
If you are a hacker it is one of those boxes that we love change. (Circuit Bending).
If c'tais again and had the same budget that the j'achterai the same era.
Otherwise, the TR-626 Korg er1 coupled one-Mk2 is INTERESTED. The shuffled works.
Consider also the Roland R8 (Human Rhythm). MODEL of the same year as the TR-626 in 4 times more expensive (the era).
The R8 and its extensions sound is downright dangerous.
It appears that the rating to be little more than the leve TR-626. In my opinion it's a bargain.

Noon and trig
so take a test karma connected in midi trigger on it and a 20 ms or 61 poly
and it works great
is what I do
option connection

UTILIZATION

For those who use it for the first time, step by step is pretty easy
let the feelings in simple tap write it

SOUNDS

Yes a condition to impact behind
because it is a bit flat in the pcm
1 bd / 1 sd chh ohh is my favorite
china cymbal is not permitted!

OVERALL OPINION

Since 1988
most: extensive connection
Cons: no effect is dull
it is still a bit undervalued
i want a beat and I quickly this is what is the criterion of choice