Roland R-5

The R-5 Human Rhythm Composer is an electronic drum machine introduced in 1989 by Roland Corporation, using PCM voices. The R-5 features velocity- and pressure-sensitive trigger pads, and the ability to create loops of beats. The pads are assignable and can be user defined for different sounds and also for different amplitude and semi-tones within each sample.

The R-5 is the smaller sibling of the Roland R-8 which had more sounds and features than the R-5

Sounds
It featured 68 internal voices such as: Electronic Kick, Jazz Snare, Rimshot, Electronic Snare, Brush Roll Snare, Electronic Toms, Timbale, Bongo, and Slap Bass.

Notable Users

 * Autechre
 * Orbital
 * Underworld
 * 808 State
 * Human League
 * Miki Berenyi
 * Puce Mary
 * Bis