{"product_id":"roland-tr-909-key","title":"Roland TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer - Electronic Delivery","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe influence of the \u003cstrong\u003eRoland TR-909\u003c\/strong\u003e drum machine is still heard—and felt—nearly four decades after it was launched. Now, the 909 is available as a software plug-in, delivering the speaker-pummeling power of the original with new features that extend its sonic capabilities and make programming faster and more fluid.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eAnalog\/Digital Hybrid, Before It Was Even a Thing\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn 1983, Roland followed the massively influential TR-808 with the TR-909. Around this time, digital samples of acoustic drums had become fashionable, but the sounds in the available devices weren’t very adjustable. And let’s be honest—they still didn’t really sound like real drums. For the 909, Roland engineers took a hybrid approach that used tweakable analog circuitry for the kick, snare, clap, and toms, while reserving digital sampling for the cymbals.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003eSibling Rivalry\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOnly around 10,000 TR-909s were made, but the machine’s lasting impact is apparent on dance floors to this day. Much like the TR-808’s dominance in rap and hip-hop, the TR-909 left an indelible mark on electronic music styles like techno, house, acid, and industrial. It’s the sound you hear in your head when you think of floor-shaking dance music.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_2\"\u003ePlug In Your Own TR-909\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn addition to faithfully modeling the TR-909’s analog circuitry, the software version uses the original sample ROM and models the early digital technology present in the vintage hardware. This attention to detail results in a fully authentic TR-909, with all the sonic characteristics that make it a perennial favorite of electronic and dance producers the world over. And the plug-in version also includes some groundbreaking new features for modern production:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOverdrive the internal circuitry of the 909 for different flavors and styles\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe classic 909 step sequencer expands to show lanes for each drum instrument, so you can program faster and more fluidly\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach pattern has eight variations for evolving sequences that keep things interesting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrag and drop audio or MIDI patterns directly from the 909 into a project\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdjustable flams, sub-steps, and soft hits create detailed fills and ratcheted sequences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEach instrument has its own “last step” and shuffle settings, so you can play with timing, experiment with complex meters, and dial in just the right groove\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_3\"\u003eHardware Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe TR-909 software instrument integrates seamlessly with the TR-8S Rhythm Performer and TR-09 Roland Boutique hardware. Transfer TR-8S patterns directly into the TR-909 plug-in, create beats on the go and send them back to the hardware, or use the TR-8S or TR-09 for direct hands-on control of the plug-in.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch3 id=\"toc_5\"\u003eSYSTEM REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAC OS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperating System: macOS 10.14; macOS 10.15; macOS 11\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHost Application: VST 3.6 compatible; Audio Units V2 compatible; AAX compatible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCPU: Intel Core i5 or better; Apple M1 chip\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRAM: 2 GB or greater\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHard Disk: 400 MB or greater\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDisplay Resolution and Colors: 1,280 x 900 dots or higher, 16.7 million colors or greater\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOther: You’ll need Internet connectivity to authenticate this software\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINDOWS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit); Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHost Application: VST 3.6 compatible; AAX compatible\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCPU: Intel Core i5 or better\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRAM: 2 GB or greater\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHard Disk: 400 MB or greater\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDisplay resolution and Colors: 1,280 x 900 dots or higher, 24 bits Full Color or greater\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOther: You’ll need Internet connectivity to authenticate this software\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Roland","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450743615591,"sku":"161371","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/roland-tr-909_161371_1_49ad85e2-b792-4b98-b933-eda5138f859a.jpg?v=1787094341","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.com\/products\/roland-tr-909-key","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}