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DRUM MACHINES · 1989
R-8M
Roland
Manufacturer
Roland
Type
Drum Machines
Production
1989–1996
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From the Community
From the community
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Audio Demos
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Compatible Sound ROMs
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EPROM Archive
Roland R-8
Version 2.02MAME verifiedos·45D0F64F0
Roland R-8
os·91D62B68·512 KB
Roland R-8
os·C99B164B·512 KB
Roland R-8
os·B53083A4·512 KB
Roland R-8
os·B62F7548·512 KB
Roland R-8
os·75D3A6E6·512 KB
Roland R-8
os·B89E51B5·512 KB
Roland R-8
os·C2283ADE·512 KB
Roland R-8
os·0C9A256C·512 KB
Roland R-8
os·3E9D9E29·512 KB
Roland R-8
os·5C65E875·512 KB
Roland R-8
os·4240F92D·512 KB
Roland R8 MKII
Version 1.03MAME verifiedos·128A9A0C0
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Parts & Components
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Modifications
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Owner Registry
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System Components
CONTENTS
01From the Community02Audio Demos03Compatible Sound ROMs04EPROM Archive05Parts & Components06Modifications07Owner Registry08System ComponentsManufacturer
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Specifications
- Dates
- 1989 - 1996
- Price
- UK£665
- Polyphony
- 32 voices
- Manufacturer
- Roland
- Storagememory
- 32 Preset Patterns, 100 User – Patterns, Maximum number of bars : 99, Memorized Data : Velocity / Pitch / Decay / Nuance / Pan / Micro Timing
- Synthesis type
- ROM
- External control
- Start / Stop Jack, Value Jack, Tape Sync In Jack, Tape Sync Out Jack
