Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator – Analog Drum Machine

OVERVIEW

The Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator is more than just a drum machine – it’s a genre-spanning powerhouse that bridges the past, present, and future of rhythm. For the first time in over four decades, Roland has faithfully resurrected the legendary analog TR-808 and TR-909 circuits, pairing them with cutting-edge digital sound engines, sampling, and effects. This hybrid design allows artists to mix and match iconic analog voices with FM, VA, PCM, and ACB digital layers, unlocking endless creative options both in the studio and on stage.

With over 2,500 onboard sounds, a modern sampler, and innovative sequencing tools, the TR-1000 is designed to inspire. Its hands-on interface, morphing performance controls, and deep connectivity make it equally at home in live performance or professional production environments. More than a tribute, the TR-1000 is Roland’s reimagined flagship rhythm platform — a future classic built on analog heritage.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Analog Legacy, Modern Power:

Faithfully rebuilt TR-808 and TR-909 analog circuits with expanded headroom for today’s productions.

Hybrid Sound Engines:

Layer analog voices with ACB, FM, VA, and PCM engines for limitless sound design.

Next-Gen Sequencing:

TR-REC, real-time recording, off-grid steps, and probability unlock advanced rhythmic creativity.

Deep Sampling Capabilities:

Over 2,500 onboard sounds plus stereo sampling, resampling, slicing, and time-stretching.

Performance-Ready Control:

Morph slider, snapshots, faders, and encoders make live sets dynamic and expressive.

Flexible Connectivity:

Individual outs, CV/trigger, MIDI, DIN sync, USB-C, and multi-channel audio/MIDI interface.

FEATURES

• 16 analog voices from re-created TR-808 and TR-909 circuits
• Hybrid sound engines: ACB, FM, VA, PCM
• 21 improved 8X/9X ACB models with creative variations
• Modern sampler with over 2,000 onboard sounds
• 46GB internal storage for user samples
• Stereo sampling/resampling with BPM sync, slicing, and time stretch
• Layering with up to 4 layers per track
• Analog/digital effects, including state variable filter, analog drive, reverb, delay
• Performance tools: Morph Slider, Snapshots, Step Loop
• Rugged metal chassis for stage and studio use

TECHNICAL SPECS

Sound Engines: Analog circuits (808/909), ACB, FM, VA, PCM

Analog Voices: 16 re-created TR-808/TR-909 sounds with expanded parameters

Models: 21 improved ACB-based 8X/9X models

Onboard Sounds: Over 2,500 presets + user sample support

Storage: 46GB for samples

Sequencer: TR-REC, real-time recording, off-grid steps, probability, motion recording

Layering: 4 layers per track

Effects: State Variable Filter, Analog Drive, Reverb, Delay, Send/Return FX

Performance Controls: Morph Slider, Snapshots, Faders, Encoders, Step Loop

Audio I/O: Stereo mix out, individual outs, stereo in

Sync/Connectivity: MIDI I/O, CV/trigger, DIN sync, Clock Out, USB-C multi-channel audio/MIDI interface

Software: Integrated sound management and editing

Chassis: Durable metal construction