808's 909's 707's and more. In this video I'll walk you through my process start to finish on how to create a Techno beat on TR8s. I include all of my best tricks and the entire workflow. 3 years on this instrument and this video distills it all down. When you are done you will have a HUGE amount of Roland TR8s capability.

The Objective to write a Techno beat that can be performed for a lot of variation. Where all the elements work together in any combination. Where you can play it to multiple energy levels. And sound design tips and examples to get the most out of combos and features on the unit. The TR8s features heavily in everything I do.

0:00 Introduction Beats
5:08 How to start setting up your sounds, including the philosophy of setting up the board.
8:31 Adding reverb, other FX
13:40 Snare basics
16:26 Accents
18:50 back to Kicks, with FX "Adjust your kick until your head nods" Bleeptemple
36:53 Automation basics. Make it interesting with movement. Try to make it groove as much as possible with the fewest possible elements. Create a focal point.
41:20 Instrument FX
49:10 The Toms section in techno. Nail the toms and your beat will slam.
1:03.50 Don't ignore acoustic samples in techno.
1:08:31 Variations with the kick pattern. Using the TR8S variations strategically
1:18:34 Using the external input to process another drum machine, including sidechain walk through. FEATURING Erica Synths LXR02