Roland’s TR-1000 is the ultimate drum machine

Combining real analog circuits with digital synthesis and sampling makes the TR-1000 powerful but overwhelming.
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I can go for that: Roland releases an official plugin version of the CR-78 drum machine

NAMM 2026: Released in 1980, the TR-808 might be remembered as the device that (eventually) became Roland ’s first classic ...
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Roland invites musicians to get back in the 808 groove

It's August 8, or 808 day, and Roland is celebrating by once again giving musicians and producers the opportunity to back their musical creations with robot-like rim shots, unrealistic snare and ...
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Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer Returns After 30 Years As Roland TR-8

Roland has this week announced that they will be relaunching their iconic drum machine the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer which was originally launched way back in 1980, in the form of the Roland TR-8.
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"Everybody was screaming out, 'what record is that?!' It wasn't a record – it was the 808": Roland celebrates 45 years of the TR-808 with Rhythm Creators video series

Episode one premieres today with Egyptian Lover, and later instalments will feature Fatboy Slim, Prince Paul and Soul II Soul's Jazzie B When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...