#Roland

3 articles tagged Roland.

Best Drum Machines — and Grooveboxes in 2026
Hardware

Best Drum Machines and Grooveboxes in 2026: A Buyer's Guide

Our 2026 guide to the best drum machines and grooveboxes, comparing the Roland TR-8S, Elektron Digitakt II, Akai MPC One+ and more by sound, use, and price.

Dubspot TeamJun 12, 20268 min read
Roland TR-808 drum machine, the source of the 808 sound
Hardware

What Is an 808? The Drum Machine and the Bass Sound, Explained

An 808 is two things: the Roland TR-808 drum machine and the tuned sub-bass kick named after it. The full story, the signature sounds, and how to make 808s.

Dubspot TeamMay 10, 202614 min read
Roland TR-8S drum machine on a producer's desk
Hardware

Roland TR-8 / TR-8S Tips: Getting More Out of Roland's Modern Drum Machine

Practical tips for the Roland TR-8 and TR-8S drum machines — sound design, sample loading, performance techniques, and the hidden features that take your patterns from generic to musical.

Dubspot TeamMay 10, 20268 min read

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