Today marks the official launch of the Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator — the company’s most powerful drum machine to date, and the first true analog TR release in over 40 years.

Carrying forward the legendary legacy of the TR-808 and TR-909, the TR-1000 fuses authentic analog circuitry with cutting-edge digital engines and advanced sampling, delivering a hybrid platform built for modern producers and performers.

Key Features

  • Hybrid Sound Engine: Classic TR-808/909 analog voices enhanced with expanded pitch, decay, and dynamic control, paired with digital ACB modeling, FM synthesis, PCM, and over 2,500 onboard sounds.

  • Advanced Sampling: 64GB internal memory (46GB user-accessible), stereo sampling and resampling, real-time time-stretching, and 16-slice loop editing.

  • Next-Gen Sequencer: Classic step and real-time sequencing with probability, cycle conditions, motion recording, and song mode for complex arrangements.

  • Performance Tools: Dedicated faders and knobs, assignable morph fader for sweeping transformations, and onboard analog/digital effects like Drive, Filter, Scatter, and DJFX Looper.

  • Connectivity & Integration: MIDI, CV/Gate, USB-C, individual outs, and a companion editor app for deep sound design and preset management.

Who It’s For

The TR-1000 is designed for electronic music producers and live performers who demand both classic hardware feel and forward-looking sound design. It’s particularly well-suited to creators working in techno, house, and other innovative electronic genres — whether in the studio or on stage.

With its balance of heritage and innovation, the TR-1000 isn’t just a tribute to Roland’s past — it’s a bold step into the future of rhythm.