
Roland TR-09 Rhythm Composer

The Roland TR-09 Rhythm Composer delivers the legendary TR-909 drum sounds in a compact, powerful, and versatile digital format.

Product Description
The Roland TR-09 Rhythm Composer brings the iconic sound and feel of the TR-909 into a compact Boutique Series format. Using Roland’s ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) technology, it faithfully recreates the punchy kicks, crisp hi-hats, and snappy snares that defined house, techno, and electronic music. The TR-09 maintains the classic step-sequencer workflow while adding modern enhancements for seamless studio and live performance integration.
Featuring a four-digit LED display and precise controls, the TR-09 offers detailed sound shaping, adjustable tuning, and gain for each drum part. It includes a multi-output USB audio interface, allowing individual track recording directly into a DAW. The trigger output enables modular gear synchronization, making it a versatile tool for electronic musicians. With battery or USB power, it's perfect for on-the-go production.
Whether you're crafting classic techno beats or modern electronic grooves, the Roland TR-09 delivers the authentic TR-909 experience in a compact, portable format.
- Ultra-compact recreation of the iconic TR-909 drum machine
- Retains the sound, character, and user interface of the original TR-909
- Hands-on control over many parameters, including tune, level, decay, etc.
- Programmable via classic Step and Tap write modes
- Continue playing beats even while switching between write and play modes
- Four separate outputs via USB audio
- Trigger output for controlling external instruments equipped with trigger input
- High-quality construction with metal front panel
- Highly portable for mobile music making
- Battery-operated (4 x AA) or USB powered
- Built-in powered mini-speaker for instant enjoyment
- Compatible with optional K-25m Keyboard Unit
Product Specifications
Features | |
User Memory | Patterns: 96 (2 banks x 3 groups x 16 patterns) |
User Memory | Tracks: 8 (2 banks x 4 tracks) |
User Memory | Kit: 1 |
Steps | 16 steps with 16 sub steps |
Instruments | BASS DRUM |
Instruments | SNARE DRUM |
Instruments | LOW TOM |
Instruments | MID TOM |
Instruments | HI TOM |
Instruments | RIM SHOT |
Instruments | HAND CLAP |
Instruments | CLOSED/OPEN HI HAT |
Instruments | CRASH CYMBAL |
Instruments | RIDE CYMBAL |
Controllers | VOLUME knob |
Controllers | START button |
Controllers | STOP/CONT button |
Controllers | LAST STEP button |
Controllers | SCALE button |
Controllers | SHUFFLE/FLAM button |
Controllers | CLEAR button |
Controllers | INSTRUMENT SELECT button |
Controllers | SHIFT button |
Controllers | TOTAL ACCENT knob |
Controllers | TEMPO dial |
Controllers | TRACK 1–4 buttons |
Controllers | PATTERN 1–3 buttons |
Controllers | COMP button |
Controllers | TEMPO button |
Controllers | BACK button |
Controllers | FWD button |
Controllers | AVAILABLE MEAS button |
Controllers | CYCLE/GUIDE button |
Controllers | MENU button |
Controllers | ENTER button |
Controllers | Main keys 1–16 (16 step buttons) |
Controllers | BASS DRUM: TUNE, LEVEL, ATTACK, DECAY knobs |
Controllers | SNARE DRUM: TUNE, LEVEL, TONE, SNAPPY knobs |
Controllers | LOW/MID/HI TOM: TUNE, LEVEL, DECAY knobs |
Controllers | RIM/CLAP: LEVEL knob |
Controllers | HI HAT: LEVEL, CH DECAY, OH DECAY knob |
Controllers | CRASH CYMBAL: LEVEL, CRASH TUNE knob |
Controllers | RIDE CYMBAL: LEVEL, RIDE TUNE knob |
Effects | Compressor |
Indicators | 7 segments, 4 characters (LED) |
Indicators | Scale LED |
Connectors | TRIGGER OUT jack: Mono miniature phone type |
Connectors | PHONES jack: Stereo miniature phone type |
Connectors | OUTPUT jack: Stereo miniature phone type |
Connectors | MIX IN jack: Stereo miniature phone type |
Connectors | MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors |
Connectors | USB port: Micro-B type (Audio, MIDI) |
Power Supply | Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4 |
Power Supply | Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4 |
Power Supply | USB bus power |
Current Draw | 500 mA (USB bus power) |
Expected battery life under continuous use | Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours |