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The Roland TR-808 drum machine was one of the most influential electronic instruments of all time, and now it's got a worthy successor in the shape of the TR-1000. The Roland TR-1000 is the first ...

This week, Roland unveiled the TR-1000, its first drum machine in over 40 years to include genuine analogue sound generation. Although much about this new instrument is thoroughly modern and designed ...

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Built on the legacy of the TR-808 and TR-909, the new instrument is Roland’s first in 40 years with “true analogue voices” Roland has unveiled its new flagship drum machine, the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator ...

Roland announced the new TR-1000 Rhythm Creator today: a $2,699 USD drum machine that blends digital sound engines and analog circuitry with new sampling abilities, all in one heavy-hitting piece of ...

The sequencer on the 808, a row of 16 color-coded buttons, offered artists a way to store beats they programmed. Courtesy of Roland Even if you don't know the Roland TR-808 drum machine by name, ...

In a remarkable fusion of history and innovation, legendary electronic music pioneer Paul van Dyk is exhibiting his iconic Roland TR-808 at the Synthesizer Museum Berlin. This significant event not ...

One of electronic music’s most recognizable drum machines is going on view: Paul van Dyk’s personal Roland TR-808. The trance pioneer is lending the unit to Synthesizer Museum Berlin, giving fans a ...

Generated by Next.js Summary XLARGE collaborated with Roland on a new collection honoring the TR-808 machine The capsule features a reversible military jacket and tees with TR-808 graphics A mesh ...

The company celebrated the TR-808’s 45th anniversary with global parties, limited-edition sneakers and a new animated series featuring Hip-Hop legends. Roland kicked off its 45th anniversary ...