Roland R8 Samples 'link'

Unlike a static sample playback unit, the R-8 allowed for significant sound shaping. Each "sample" was often a combination of a transient attack wave and a sustain portion. The user could manipulate these via the and the unique Humanizer function.

The late 1980s were a time of musical transition. Producers wanted the grit of drum machines but the "real" sound of a session drummer. In 1989, roland r8 samples

: Features 68 internal 16-bit, 44.1 kHz sounds, ranging from acoustic kicks and snares to Latin percussion and electronic hits. Unlike a static sample playback unit, the R-8

You want acoustic realism, lo-fi 12-bit grit, or the ability to load custom samples. Unlike a static sample playback unit