Built on the legacy of Roland’s most iconic drum machines, the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator blends analog warmth, digital precision, and sampling freedom into a powerful, genre-spanning instrument. Bridging classic workflows with modern sound design, the TR-1000 is the definitive platform for shaping what comes next. The future is back—and it’s in your hands.
FEATURES
Deepest and most powerful drum machine ever created by Roland
Newly developed analog engine with classic TR-808 and TR-909 sounds, offering vintage feel, modern flair, extended range, and new parameters not available on the originals
ACB modeling engine with 21 circuit-bent 8X and 9X models for pushing 808 and 909 sounds into new sonic directions
FM, PCM, and virtual analog engines for bass lines, synth tones, and unique digital textures
Advanced sampler with 2,000+ onboard sounds, stereo sampling/resampling, BPM sync, time-stretching, non-destructive slice editing, and 46 GB of memory for user samples
Next-generation TR-REC step sequencer with off-grid control, cycle, rotate, track/step start timing, direction, motion recording, and probability
Four dedicated layer tracks for detailed drum sound design and extended sequencing
Stereo analog effects section with state-variable filter (SVF), analog drive, and external routing
Tactile performance effects including Morph slider, snapshots, and step loop control
Expansive audio I/O: stereo mix output, individual instrument outputs, dedicated analog FX output, dual mono/stereo input for external gear
MIDI I/O, trigger I/O, DIN sync, clock out, and filter CV input
Control input for expression pedal or footswitch
USB-C multi-channel audio/MIDI interface
Flexible USB device port for external Roland MIDI controller or flash drive for updates, backup/restore, and sample import/export
Rugged metal chassis with durable components
Edit and organize sounds with the TR-1000 App