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TR-8S Studio
Roland TR-8S drum machine (firmware 2.51), on Linux
open repo ↗ github.com
- ai
- claude code
- evidence
- public
- reviewed
ideaCompany’s web studio talks to the TR-8S over its reverse-engineered SysEx protocol, mirrors the machine live, and includes an assistant that builds grooves on the hardware using your own Claude subscription.
- ai
- Most of the code was written with Claude Code, per the creator, who tested every claim against the real hardware.
- caveats
- Linux only (ALSA raw MIDI). The tutor mode he cares about most isn't built yet. Protocol claims are marked as verified or unverified.
- evidence
- Public project + creator account.
Code or detailed materials are published. Says nothing about safety, quality or maintenance. Not tested by unshittify. Added by unshittify. Wrong or out of date? Send a correction.