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Roland TR-1000

Roland / £2,299

The Roland TR-1000 is a flagship drum machine with a true analog engine, 16 TR-808 and TR-909 tones, ACB, FM and PCM sounds, and a 64 GB onboard sampler.

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Roland's flagship rhythm machine pairs a true analog engine with ACB, FM, PCM and a deep sampler, and the free v1.50 update adds melodic Keyboard mode, 50 TR-8S FM instruments and new effects.

Idéal pour Producers and live performers who want authentic TR-808 and TR-909 analog drums with deep sampling, and now melodic sequencing, in one machine.

Pros

  • First Roland drum machine in over 40 years with a true analog engine
  • 16 analog TR-808 and TR-909 tones plus 75 ACB, FM and PCM sounds
  • 64 GB onboard sampler with around 46 GB free for user samples
  • Free v1.50 update adds Keyboard mode, NOTE sequencing and 50 TR-8S FM instruments

Cons

  • Around £2,299 puts it among the most expensive drum machines
  • Large and power-hungry next to compact grooveboxes
  • Deep engine has a steeper learning curve than a classic TR

Field notes

Aperçu

The Roland TR-1000 is Roland's flagship drum machine and the first in over 40 years with a true analog engine. It carries 16 analog tones based on TR-808 and TR-909 circuits, then adds 75 ACB tones, FM and PCM engines, and a full onboard sampler with 64 GB of storage.

The free v1.50 update, released in October 2026, broadens what it can do. A new Keyboard play mode and per-step NOTE parameter let you sequence tuned basslines and melodies, 50 FM instruments arrive from the TR-8S library, and four new effects join the Master FX section. A "Keep Kit EFX and EXT IN" setting keeps reverb, delay and external sound running through kit changes for seamless live sets.

At around £2,299 it is a serious investment, but it sits at the top of the TR line with a breadth few drum machines match. The full first look at the update is in our Roland TR-1000 v1.50 feature, and you can compare the category in our guide to the best drum machines of 2026.

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Spécifications

Developer
Roland
Type
Analog and digital drum machine (Rhythm Creator)
Analog engine
16 tones based on TR-808 and TR-909 circuits, plus Analog FX
Modeling
75 ACB tones, including 21 circuit-bent 8X and 9X models
Other engines
FM (50 TR-8S instruments added in v1.50), PCM with 340 tones, virtual analog
Sampler
2,121 sample tones, onboard sampling at 16-bit/48 kHz, imports WAV, AIFF, MP3
Storage
64 GB onboard, around 46 GB free
Sequencer
16 steps per variation, 8 variations per pattern, 2,048 user patterns and kits
Effects
Instrument FX (17), Master FX (14), Reverb (6), Delay (4), filter, amp, compressor
Current system
Version 1.50 (October 2026), free download
Price
Around £2,299

Dernière vérification 2026-10-29

Quick reference

FAQ

What is the Roland TR-1000?

Roland's flagship drum machine and the first in over 40 years with a true analog engine. It combines 16 analog TR-808 and TR-909 tones with ACB, FM and PCM sounds and a 64 GB onboard sampler.

What does the free v1.50 update add?

A Keyboard play mode and NOTE step sequencing for melodic parts, 50 FM instruments from the TR-8S, new Roll, Roll 2, Rev Pan Delay and SBF-325 effects, seamless kit changes and new output routings.

How much does the TR-1000 cost?

The TR-1000 sells for around £2,299. The v1.50 system program is a free download for all owners.

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