Roland’s innovations in drum machines have always been unique. Tracing Kakehashi’s output from his very first rhythm modules ...

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 ...

The big picture: Roland's decision to return to analog hardware reflects both strong market demand and a recognition of its own legacy. For years, competitors and boutique manufacturers have filled ...

It’s a premium instrument that harkens back to the 808 and 909. It’s a premium instrument that harkens back to the 808 and 909. Unlike other TR instruments from Roland over the last several years that ...

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 ...

The 1980s were a wild time. Music videos were directed by cocaine, fashion was… fluffy, and Roland‘s drum machines were everywhere. It’s been a long time since the TR-808 and the TR-909 dominated ...

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, ...

Uniquely Wrapped Digital Grand Piano and Other Specially Created Items to be Featured at Showcase Event in Hamamatsu, Japan on August 9 Roland Corporation is a global brand that offers a wide range of ...

When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you've made it as far as this page, you already know you want a Roland keyboard. Roland's reputation as one of the best, if not ...

Plus, a first look at some of the latest innovations from Roland, BOSS, and DW at the 2025 NAMM Show (L-R) John Good, DW Senior Executive Vice President; Don Lombardi, DW Founder and Chief Product ...