TR-606 Archives

Midweek Modular: Asteroids, Mindphaser and ALM goes virtual

18 Oct in Synths

This week we finally get to enjoy the Hexinverter Mindphase, mine Asteroids for snare sounds and throw a lot of Busy Circuits at VCV Rack.

Roland Bundle Five TR-iffic Drum Machines

14 Dec 2022 in Studio, Synths

Following the release of their Analog Polysynth Collection, Roland have released the Drum Machine Collection featuring 5 classic rhythm boxes

Superbooth 2021: 6m0d6 – TR-606 inspired drum module from Tubbutec and LPZW

13 Sep 2021 in Synths

6m0d6 is a relatively compact 5 channel percussion module that pulls heavily on the feel of the Roland TR-606 while taking it to completely new places.

5 of the best Roland drum machine plug-ins to celebrate 808 and 909 day

13 Aug 2021 in Studio

The sounds of Roland's classic drum machines are masterfully preserved for this and the future generations. Here are our top software choices!

Roland goes all-in on its 606 legacy with the TR-6S, TR-06 and software TR-606

01 Oct 2020 in Synths

Roland delights us with a bit of historical wallowing as they pull out their old TR-606 and gives us two updated hardware versions and an authentic software recreation.

Dinsync RE-606 clone of Roland TR-606 now available if you want to build your own

13 Apr 2020 in Synths

The Dinsync RE-606 clone of the TR-606 drum machine is now available in the "Roswell Bundle" kit. It includes the PCBs, pots, jacks and transistors, everything else you'll have to source yourself.

NAMM 2020: Behringer RD-6 analog drum machine

18 Jan 2020 in Synths

As predicted Behringer has revealed their RD-6 Analog Drum Machine based on the Roland TR-606. It additional it has an extra drum sound, individual outputs and a distortion circuit.

R606 MKII: Fancy a Roland TR-606 in a 4HP module?

15 May 2018 in Synths

Now with 6 classic virtually modelled analog Roland TR-606 style drum sounds the R606 MKII packs some classic vibes into a space saving 4hp Eurorack module.

A new Roland AIRA System-8 in the offing?

17 Aug 2016 in Synths

Is Roland about to add a new ACB synth to the AIRA and Boutique ranges? Are they planning a new System-8 Plug Out synthesizer? The rumours are intensifying...