The TR-1000 is company’s first analog drum machine in over 40 years, and it’s exactly what fans have been asking for.
The TR-1000 is company’s first analog drum machine in over 40 years, and it’s exactly what fans have been asking for.
by Terrence O’BrienOct 5, 2025, 4:00 PM UTCTerrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.
If the only thing Roland ever released was the TR-808, the company would still deserve a place in the music gear hall of fame. The 808 is arguably the