Roland's TR-1000 fuses analog warmth, digital precision, and sampling freedom, blending classic workflows with modern sound design for limitless rhythm creation.
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The Roland TR-1000 isn't just another drum machine; it's a time machine and a spaceship, all packed into one rugged metal chassis. It’s where the soulful, analog warmth of Roland’s past collides with the limitless potential of digital sound design. We’ve brought back the legendary circuits of the TR-808 and TR-909—not just modeled, but genuinely recreated—giving you that authentic punch and sizzle, now with more power and range than ever before. This is the real deal, reimagined.
Roland TR-1000 is a Digital Beast
But the past is only half the story. The TR-1000 is also a digital beast, hungry for new sounds. Dive into a universe of sonic possibilities with our advanced ACB, FM, VA, and PCM engines. Mangle classic tones into oblivion, craft shimmering synth lines, or build rhythms from a massive, curated library of over 2500 onboard samples. Need something truly unique? The powerful onboard sampler lets you capture, stretch, slice, and resample any sound you can imagine, turning your world into a percussion instrument.
Analog Heart, Digital Mind: Fuse authentic, newly developed analog TR circuits with cutting-edge ACB, FM, and PCM engines for a sound palette that’s both classic and completely new.
Sequence Like Never Before: The next-generation TR-REC step sequencer breaks free from the grid. With motion recording, probability, and per-step timing, you can program patterns that feel alive, evolving with every loop.
Built for the Stage and Studio: A fortress of knobs, faders, and I/O options makes the TR-1000 a tactile performance powerhouse and the central hub of your creative setup. Connect everything, control anything.
Endlessly Evolving: With a robust DSP platform and a commitment to future firmware updates, the TR-1000 is designed to grow with you, ensuring your investment continues to inspire for years to come.
Discover the future of rhythm. Explore the TR-1000 today.
Stop dreaming about the perfect beat and start building it. The TR-1000 gives you the tools to shape the sounds in your head with a workflow that’s both familiar and fantastically futuristic. This is more than a drum machine; it's your definitive platform for what comes next.
Roland TR1000 Drum Machine Workstation Features:
The deepest and most powerful drum machine ever created by Roland
Newly developed analog engine with classic TR-808 and TR-909 sounds offering vintage feel, modern flair, extended range, and new parameters not available on the originals
ACB modeling engine with a diverse range of sounds, including 21 circuit-bent 8X and 9X models that push 808 and 909 sounds into new creative directions
FM, VA, and PCM engines for creating bass lines, synth tones, and wild digital textures
Advanced sampler with over 2500 onboard sounds, stereo sampling/resampling, BPM sync, time-stretching, non-destructive slice editing, and 46 GB of memory for user samples
Next-generation TR-REC step sequencer with off-grid control, cycle, rotate, track/step start timing, direction, motion recording, and probability
Four dedicated layer tracks for detailed drum sound design and extended sequencing
Stereo analog effects section with new State-Variable Filter (SVF), analog drive, and external routing
Tactile performance effects, including a Morph slider, snapshots, and step loop for rhythmic play
Expansive audio I/O with stereo mix output, individual instrument outputs, dedicated analog FX output, and dual mono/stereo input for external gear
MIDI I/O, trigger I/O, DIN sync, clock out, and Filter CV input
Control input for an expression pedal or footswitch
USB-C multi-channel audio/MIDI interface
Flexible USB device port for connecting an external Roland MIDI controller or a flash drive for updates, backup/restore, and sample import/export
Warranty: M.I. Products: 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; Instrument Amps: 3 Years (1 Year on speakers) on Parts, 2 Years on Labor; Rackmount Power Amps & EQs: 3 Years on Parts & Labor; BOSS Compact Pedals: 5 Years on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; BOSS (other): 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; ep, MT, TL, E-Series: 1 Year on Parts, 90 Days on Labor; CPM-300 Powered Mixer: 3 Years on Parts, 3 Years on Labor; AC Adapters, Mech, Footswitches, Headsets: 90 Days on Parts, 90 Days on Labor.
Roland TR1000 Drum Machine Workstation Specifications
Roland TR1000 Drum Machine Workstation Specifications
External Storage: USB flash drive (sold separately) for backup, restore, import, and export functions
Connectors:
PHONES jack: Stereo 1/4" phone type
MIX OUT (L/MONO,R) jacks: Stereo 1/4" phone type
ANALOG FX OUT (L/MONO, R ) jacks: Stereo 1/4" phone type
INDIVIDUAL OUT/TRIGGER OUT (BD--RC) jacks: Stereo 1/4" phone type
MIX OUT (L/MONO, R) jacks: Stereo 1/4" phone type
EXTERNAL IN (L/MONO 1, R/MONO 2) jacks: Stereo 1/4" phone type
TRIGGER/CV (TRG IN, TRG OUT, FILTER CV IN, CLK OUT) jacks: Miniature phone type
PEDAL (CONTROL) jack
MIDI (IN, OUT1 DIN SYNC1, OUT2/THRU DIN SYNC2) jack
USB (COMPUTER) port: USB Type-C(R) (Audio/MIDI)
USB (EXTERNAL DEVICE) port: USB A
AC IN jack
Power Supply: AC 117--240 V 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 38 W, *Power consumption when in OFF mode (when the power automatically turns off): 0.13 W
Dimensions (W x D x H): 19-3/16” x 12-1/4” x 4-15/16” / 486 x 311 x 125 mm
Weight: 5.5 kg / 12 lbs 3 oz
Accessories:
Power cord
Owner's manual
USB Type-C(R) to USB Type-C(R) cable (with ferrite core)
Options (sold separately):
Pedal Switch: FS-5U, FS-6
Expression Pedal: EV-5
USB flash drive. Use a commercially available USB flash drive. However, we cannot guarantee that all commercially available USB flash drives will work.
Frequently Asked Questions
The TR-1000 is hybrid, combining a true analog engine with modern digital features. Unlike the digital TR-8S or the vintage TR-808/909, it merges classic analog circuits with digital modeling, FM percussion, and deep stereo sampling. This gives you both vintage warmth and modern flexibility.
Yes. For studio work, its multichannel USB-C audio/MIDI interface makes it easy to record. For live shows, it has a rugged aluminum chassis, a large "Morph" slider for live transitions, and track snapshots for instant changes.
Easily. It connects to your computer via USB-C to act as an audio/MIDI interface. It also has standard MIDI ports to sync with older equipment and dedicated trigger and CV connections for synchronizing with modular synths and other analog gear.
The TR-1000 offers a wide range of sounds, including analog 808/909 tones, ACB modeled sounds, and FM synths. You can sample directly in stereo, time-stretch, and import your own WAV, AIFF, or MP3 files. It comes with over 2,000 samples and has 46 GB of user memory for your own library.
No, the TR-1000 is a self-contained unit. It includes built-in effects like per-track compressors, EQs, filters, reverbs, and delays. While it has 10 individual outputs for external mixing, it has everything you need to produce a finished track right out of the box.
