Roland’s Monumental Step to Redefine Rhythm Culture: The TR-1000 Rhythm Creator Announced

True Analog Voices After 40 Years

The TR-1000’s biggest innovation is its true analog engine, featuring 16 meticulously re-created classic drum circuits from the legendary TR-808 and TR-909. Roland faithfully revived these circuits based on the original designs but included expanded dynamic range and headroom suitable for modern production needs.

Analog Voices:

• 16 Analog Instruments: Iconic sounds like the Kick, Snare, and Hi-Hat from the TR-808 and TR-909.

• Hybrid Power: Analog, Digital, and Sampling Combined

Analog, Digital, and Sampling: A Unified Sound Palette

The TR-1000 is not limited to analog sounds; it offers a unique sonic palette by adding digital and sampling engines:

• ACB (Analog Circuit Behavior) Technology: 21 "circuit-bent" (modified feature) TR-808/909 models created with Roland's digital modeling technology.

• FM, VA, and PCM Sounds: FM percussion, Virtual Analog (VA) synthesis, and an extensive PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) sound library designed for various electronic music genres.

• Deep Sampling Capability: The unit features stereo sampling and resampling capability. With a built-in 46 GB user area and over 2,000 preloaded sounds, users can load their own samples and edit them with advanced features like beat slicing, inherited from the SP-404MKII.

The TR-1000 is designed for live performance as much as for studio production:

• Advanced Sequencer: Alongside the classic TR-REC step sequencer, micro-timing adjustments and probabilistic sequencing are available for a more "human" feel.

• Morph Slider: A Morph Slider allows for the instantaneous transformation of multiple assignable parameters during a performance, facilitating dynamic and improvisational rhythm changes.

• Layering and Effects: Individual effects like compressor, filter, and EQ can be applied to each instrument, while Analog Filter and Analog Drive are available as master effects on the main output. It also offers the ability to create up to four sound layers per track.

The device is designed for seamless integration into modern hybrid studios:

• 10 Individual Outs: Ten individual audio outputs (which can also function as analog triggers) for separate mixing or sending sounds to external effects processors.

• CV/Trigger and DIN Sync: Dedicated CV/Trigger I/O and DIN Sync ports for synchronization with modular systems and vintage x0x machines.

• USB-C and Desktop App: A multi-channel USB audio and MIDI interface, plus a dedicated desktop application for sound/kit management and editing.

Price and Availability

The Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator is priced at $2,699 / €2,699 in international markets. This price point positions it as Roland's ultimate flagship device in the series, reflecting its true analog circuitry and comprehensive hybrid features.

The TR-1000 clearly demonstrates Roland's intent to not only pay homage to its past but also to create a machine that drives the future of rhythm production.

Would you like a quick comparison with other TR models, or a sample feature-by-feature checklist to help you decide if the TR-1000 fits your workflow? Let me know what aspects matter most to you (live performance, studio sequencing, sampling workflow, etc.).

You can purchase the Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator from major retailers like Sweetwater, B&H Photo, and others. Click here to view the product page on Sweetwater.