Roland TR1000 Rhythm Creator (TR-1000) Drum Machine

The boom of an 808. The punch of a 909. The Roland TR-1000 brings those legendary drum machines together in one modern flagship built for producers who want serious rhythm power.

Part analog monster, part modern production hub, the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator combines classic Roland circuitry with digital engines, sampling and deep sequencing. It’s designed to deliver the unmistakable TR sound while giving today’s producers the flexibility to shape beats far beyond the limits of vintage gear.

Authentic TR analog sound

At the heart of the TR-1000 is Roland’s first true analog drum engine in over 40 years, recreating 16 classic circuits from the legendary TR-808 and TR-909 using modern components and expanded controls.

That means massive kicks, snapping snares and iconic hi-hats - all with the warmth and punch that made the original TR machines the backbone of electronic music.

Hybrid sound engine for modern production

The TR-1000 goes far beyond vintage sounds. Alongside its analog circuits are powerful digital engines including:

• ACB (Analog Circuit Behaviour) modelling
• FM percussion synthesis
• Virtual analogue and PCM sounds
• Stereo sampling and resampling

This hybrid architecture lets you layer classic drum sounds with modern textures, giving producers a huge palette for building everything from house and techno to experimental electronic music.

Deep sequencing and performance control

Roland’s TR sequencing workflow is famous for a reason, and the TR-1000 pushes it further with modern creative tools.

The advanced sequencer supports step programming, real-time recording, parameter automation, probability sequencing and performance morphing, making it easy to build evolving rhythms and dynamic live patterns.

Hands-on controls, faders and performance tools make it just as powerful on stage as it is in the studio.

Powerful sampling and huge sound library

The TR-1000 includes 64 GB of internal storage, with around 46 GB available for your own samples, plus a curated library of over 2,000 sounds ready to use.

You can sample directly into the machine, slice loops, time-stretch audio and build entirely custom drum kits within the TR workflow.

Built for serious studio setups

This is a true flagship drum machine, with connectivity designed for complex studio and live rigs:

• Main stereo output and FX outputs
• 10 individual outputs or trigger outputs
• USB-C audio and MIDI interface
• MIDI I/O and DIN sync
• Trigger and CV connections
• Headphone output with dedicated level control

The TR-1000 can act as the rhythmic centrepiece of a hybrid hardware and DAW setup.

Key features

• Flagship Roland TR drum machine
• 16 true analog drum circuits inspired by TR-808 and TR-909
• Hybrid sound engine with ACB, FM, VA and PCM synthesis
• Stereo sampling and resampling
• 64 GB internal storage with 46 GB user space
• Large sound library with 2,000+ onboard samples
• Advanced TR sequencing with probability and performance control
• 10 individual outputs plus extensive MIDI, USB and trigger connectivity
• Built for studio production and live electronic performance

For producers chasing the unmistakable sound of classic Roland drum machines - but with modern sequencing, sampling and connectivity - the Roland TR-1000 is one of the most powerful rhythm creators Roland has ever built.