Roland Announces TR-1000 Rhythm Creator

Roland has unveiled the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, a new drum machine that combines a true analog engine, digital modeling, and stereo sampling capabilities. Built on the legacy of the company's iconic TR series, the TR-1000 aims to bridge classic workflows with modern sound design. It features Roland's first new analog drum machine engine in over 40 years, with 16 circuits from the TR-808 and TR-909 recreated from original designs but with expanded controls and dynamic range. Alongside the analog components, the TR-1000 includes powerful digital engines. Roland's Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology provides emulations of classic circuits, including 21 new 'circuit-bent' models based on the 808 and 909. The digital side is rounded out with FM percussion, virtual analog synthesis, and a deep library of PCM samples. Sampling is fully integrated into the workflow, offering stereo sampling and resampling, BPM sync, time-stretching, and non-destructive slice editing. The unit comes with 64 GB of internal memory (46 GB free) and is pre-loaded with a collection of 2,000 samples. For sound shaping, the TR-1000 includes both analog and digital effects. There's a new analog state-variable filter (SVF), a dedicated analog drive circuit, and a suite of digital effects like crusher, filter, isolator, and flanger. Reverb and delay sends are available for each track, along with a selection of master effects. The sequencer expands on the classic TR-REC step input with real-time recording, off-grid options, motion recording for parameter changes, per-step probability, and a comprehensive song mode for arranging full tracks. On the performance side, the hardware features a hands-on layout with high-grip knobs, faders, and durable RGB step keys. New additions include a 'Morph' slider for macro control over multiple parameters and a 'Snapshot' feature to instantly recall knob positions on a per-track basis. {PRODUCT-HEADER-33157-tr1000}. Key Features: Hybrid sound engine combining analog, digital (ACB, FM, VA, PCM), and stereo sampling. Analog engine features 16 recreated circuits from the TR-808 and TR-909. Comprehensive sampling and resampling tools with 64 GB of internal memory. Analog State-Variable Filter (SVF) and dedicated analog drive circuit. Extensive digital effects, plus per-track send effects and master effects. Deep sound design with per-track compressor, multimode filter/four-band EQ, and amp/envelope control. Advanced sequencer with TR-REC, real-time recording, motion recording, probability, and shuffle. A dedicated song mode for creating and playing back full arrangements. Performance controls including an assignable Morph slider and a Snapshot recall function. Extensive connectivity: a main stereo output, an analog FX output, 10 assignable audio/trigger outputs, Trigger I/O, Filter/CV input, and a stereo input for sampling. Functions as a multi-channel USB-C audio/MIDI interface and includes MIDI I/O and DIN sync. Companion TR-1000 App for computer-based editing and library management. Pricing and Availability The TR-1000 will retail for $2699.00 with stock expected at retailers in November. YouTube/6oDy4V8cn0k Read More