Roland Lifetime Key TR-909 (eLicense)
ROL-TR909LTK
$249
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Nearly four decades after its launch, the legendary TR-909 drum machine continues to pound through speakers and shake dance floors worldwide, now available as a meticulously crafted software plug-in that captures every circuit and sonic nuance of the original hardware. Roland's 1983 follow-up to the groundbreaking TR-808 employed a revolutionary hybrid approach, combining tweakable analogue circuitry for kick, snare, clap, and toms with digital samples for cymbals. This unique architecture, paired with the inspiring TR-REC sequencer, propelled the 909 to iconic status despite fewer than 10,000 units being produced during its brief manufacturing run.
The TR-909's sonic DNA runs deep through electronic music history, leaving an indelible mark on techno, house, acid, and industrial genres. From the characteristic "uhn tiss" of its thumpy kick and chunky hi-hats to those snappy snare rolls that build dramatic tension, it remains the definitive sound of hard-driving, floor-shaking dance music. Much like the TR-808's dominance in rap and hip-hop, the 909 became the rhythmic backbone of countless electronic productions.
Roland's proprietary ACB (Analog Circuit Behaviour) technology meticulously recreates the complete TR-909 sound by analysing original hardware units, circuit diagrams, and historical data to model the authentic circuit behaviours of the vintage instrument. The software version enhances the original's capabilities with an advanced multi-lane sequencer, adjustable panning, and individual instrument gain controls that let you overdrive circuits for aggressive punch. Modern conveniences include tempo sync, drag-and-drop MIDI/audio export to your DAW, freely resizable UI, and native Apple silicon compatibility across VST3, AAX, and AU formats, while Roland Cloud provides additional patches and patterns from artists and sound designers.
- Authentic recreation of the TR-909 Rhythm Performer using ACB technology
- Detailed interface gives the feel of working with the vintage hardware
- Individual gain lets you overdrive the internal circuitry for different flavours and styles
- Expanded TR-REC sequencer with lanes for each drum instrument for more fluid sequencing
- Adjustable flams, sub-steps, and soft hits create detailed fills and ratcheted sequences
- Per-instrument last step and shuffle settings for intricate timing and complex meters
- Eight variations per pattern for interesting sequences and easy arranging
- Drag and drop audio or MIDI patterns directly from the plug-in to your DAW
- VST3, AU, and AAX compatibility and native support for Apple silicon