A sale on Roland’s official recreation of the legendary rhythm machine “TR-606” has started!
This article covers the latest sale information and an overview of the TR-606. We hope you find it helpful, and we update this article whenever a new sale begins.
1. Latest TR-606 Sale Information
The TR-606 is currently available in the following sale:
606 DAY Sale: Until June 14, 2026
(Until 6/14) Roland “TR-606” — a legendary drum source that fully recreates the analog rhythm machine using ACB technology.
2. What Is the Roland “TR-606”?
An Underground Staple Reborn — Software Rhythm Composer
The Roland “TR-606” is a software instrument that faithfully recreates the programmable drum machine “TR-606 Drumatix,” released in 1981, using Roland’s proprietary ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) technology. While preserving the same sound and behavior as the original, it adds new features that virtually re-circuit the unit to expand its tonal range, along with functions for faster, more flowing programming. It supports VST/AU/AAX formats in your DAW.
Originally designed as the companion to the TB-303 Bass Line, its size, price, and ease of use dramatically lowered the barrier to high-quality music production and put it within everyone’s reach. Its punchy mid-range kick, snappy toms, and sizzling hi-hats were beloved by DIY musicians and have been used across a wide range of genres — from 1980s new wave and punk to Jamaican dancehall and every electronic style imaginable.
Key Features
- In addition to per-instrument tuning and decay adjustment, overdrive the internal circuitry to create thick, gritty new tones.
- The classic TR-606 step sequencer is expanded with a dedicated lane for each sound, enabling faster, more flowing programming.
- Hold up to 8 variations (A–H) per pattern to build evolving sequences.
- Drag and drop audio/MIDI patterns directly from the plugin into your project.
- Create intricate fills and ratchet sequences with flam, sub-step, and soft-hit adjustments.
- Each instrument has its own “last step” and shuffle settings, giving you free control over timing and odd time signatures.
Hardware Integration
The TR-606 plugin integrates seamlessly with the TR-8S Rhythm Performer and the Roland Boutique TR-06. You can transfer patterns from the TR-8S to the plugin, or send beats made in your DAW back to the hardware to perform them live. Pre-mapped controls let you operate the plugin hands-on using the TR-06.
Main Specifications
| Maximum Polyphony | 7 voices |
| Sequencer | 7 instrument parts / 16 steps per bar / 8 variations per pattern (A–H) |
| INST Sounds | BASS DRUM / SNARE DRUM / LOW TOM / HI TOM / CYMBAL / OPEN HI-HAT / CLOSED HI-HAT |
| Memory (1 bank) | 128 patterns / 128 memories (user banks can be created) |
| Plugin Formats | VSTi 3.6 (64-bit) / AU / AAX (Supported OS: macOS 11 or later / Windows 10 64-bit or later) |


