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Roland Returns to True Analog With TR-1000 Drum Machine, Now Available for $2,699

Early reviews highlight deep performance features with a pro-focused price tag.

Overview

  • The unit is Roland’s first drum machine in over four decades with true analog voices, recreating 16 signature TR-808 and TR-909 circuits.
  • It pairs those analog engines with digital ACB models, FM percussion, virtual analog tones and a PCM library, plus integrated stereo sampling, time-stretching and slice editing.
  • Onboard storage totals 64 GB with 2,000 factory samples and about 46 GB reserved for user recordings and imports.
  • Performance and workflow tools include an advanced sequencer, a Morph slider, snapshot recall, per-track stacking and effects, an analog filter and drive, extensive I/O and a companion desktop app.
  • The TR-1000 is available now from Roland.com and authorized dealers, with early coverage praising its versatility and noting its substantial size and premium pricing for studio-focused users.