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Hybrid drum computer, analog TR-808 & TR-909 sounds, ACB, FM, samples, TR sequencer, motion recorder, morph fader, effects All product info

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Roland TR-1000

Hybrid drum machine

Flagship drum computer
Hybrid sound generation with analog, ACB, FM, PCM, samples
analog TR-808 & TR-909 sounds!
2048 Drum kits (128 kits x 16 projects)
Step sequencer with 10 tracks (4 layers & 6 singles)
extra track for trigger output
motion recorder
8 variations per pattern
4 fill ins per pattern
Pattern chain
2048 patterns (128 patterns x 16 projects)
Morph fader
6 freely assignable controls
Sample format 16 bit linear / 48kHz / WAV, AIFF, MP3
64 GB total; 46 GB internal memory for user data
Digital effects: Filter, amp, compressor, insert FX, reverb, delay, Master FX
Analog effects: Stage Variable Filter, Overdrive
Convenient editing with the free TR-1000 app
Headphone output (separately adjustable)
Stereo / mono main out
Stereo / Mono analog FX Out
10 individual outputs
External In
Analog connections: Trigger In/Out, Filter CV In, Clock Out
Pedal connection
MIDI In/Out/Thru (or 2 DIN Sync Out)
USB MIDI & Audio
USB ext Device
Internal power supply with IEC connector

The TR classics of the 80s have arrived in the present

With the TR-1000, Roland presents a drum computer with digital and analog DNA and at the same time the top class of the in-house TR dynasty. The visual proximity to the TR-8S is immediately apparent, although the dimensions are similar to those of the TR-909. The absolute highlight is the hybrid sound generation, which combines the analog sounds of the cult machines TR-808 and TR-909, as well as the TR classics 606, 707, 727 and CR-78 with ACB synthesis, FM drums and lots of samples. Yes, you read that right! Roland has taken the opportunity to recreate the charismatic sounds of the over 40-year-old originals as a true analog circuit in the TR-1000, with additional improvements such as extended pitch and decay ranges and greater dynamic control. The sample section alone is so comprehensive that you can sample directly in the device itself and integrate Loops with time stretching. When it comes to effects, digital and analog also go hand in hand; various digital insert effects, delay, Reverb and powerful algorithms for the sum significantly enhance the sounds of the TR-1000, but the analog effects Stage Variable Filter and Overdrive really kick it up a notch! The step sequencer with 10 instrument tracks and motion recorder is instantly familiar and boasts an impressive 2048 pattern memory capacity. Roland has integrated a special feature with the morph fader: you can assign any parameters of all instrument tracks to it and morph or crossfade between the values stored in the drum kit and other values. The TR-1000 has everything on board to inspire professionals and lovers of old cult machines alike. The continuation of the TR history can be described as a successful precision landing with this all-in-one hybrid drum computer.

A synthesis Eldorado like no other

The TR-1000 has a hybrid sound generation, which means that digital and analog elements are present. Analog? YES, Roland is "finally" building analog again after more than 40 years! First a word about the structure of the 10 instrument tracks: the first four channels Bass Drum, Snare, Low Tom and High Tom are so-called layer instruments, to which you can assign two completely different sounds and crossfade/mix them with the mix control. The other six tracks are single instruments and can be equipped with one sound each.
The analog part of the sound generation belongs solely to the (non-sample-based) cult sounds from TR-808 & TR-909! For the TR-808 sounds Bass Drum, Snare, Low Tom, High Tom, Rim Shot, Hand Clap, Cowbell, Cymbal, Open hi-hat and Closed hi-hat as well as the TR-909 sounds Bass Drum, Snare, Low Tom, High Tom, Rim Shot and Hand Clap there is a whole board with real analog circuits. Purists will be pleased to know that even the "component-related tolerances" have been taken into account. The analog sounds can only be used once within a drum kit or pattern.
The digital part of the sound generation is impressive, Roland has packed in everything you could wish for. All the drum classics from Roland's ACB synthesis are available: TR-606, TR-707, TR-727 and CR-78 are available in full, including the sample-based 909 sounds Open & Closed HiHat, Crash and Ride.
The extensive range is complemented by FM drums, which are already familiar from the TR-8S. They form an interesting contrast to the cult sounds and open up a sonic level that the cult treasures are simply not capable of.
But that's not all, the TR-1000 can also play samples. Over 2500 samples are pre-installed in the huge 64GB memory and you can get started straight away; there is a whole 46GB left for your own samples. Create an authentic West Coast drum kit or sample your own drum kit in the device. The sample tracks can also handle loops, whether you've just recorded them yourself or imported them from your own archive. Time stretching and/or 16-fold slicing included, of course.
All sounds are organized in the usual way in drum kits, for which there are 2048 memory locations distributed across 16 projects with 128 drum kits each.

The best of 40 years of TR-Grid!

The step sequencer is the heart of every drum computer, especially if it comes from the TR universe. The TR-1000 offers 10 tracks, which are divided into 4 layers and 6 single tracks. There is an additional track for the trigger output, which can be used to trigger the sequencer of an SH-101 or a syncussion voice, for example. Programming is done using the classic step or tap method, but the notes can also be played in via a master keyboard; accent and sub-steps can of course also be programmed in the pattern. A pattern also includes the Motion Recorder, which can be used to record all controller movements in the pattern. This can be used, for example, to record the Tuning of the Kick for walking basslines or to turn the snap of the snare in and out rhythmically. If the recorder is deactivated, the TR-1000 behaves like a historical original without automated parameters. The pattern memory feels like it's enough for a musician's lifetime, comprising an impressive 2048 patterns (128 patterns x 16 projects). You can also program 8 variations and 4 fill-ins for each pattern. Song mode is available for longer arrangements with a song structure. If shorter pattern chains are enough for you, the Vari-Chain mode will be just fine.

Effects section from two worlds

When it comes to effects, the TR-1000 draws on the full potential of digital and analog. The most important FX controls are located above the instrument tracks. In addition to various types of reverb and delay, the digital effects also offer 11 insert effects, a compressor and master FX with 8 types. The analog effects consist of a real stage variable filter in OTA design and a distortion (overdrive). Of course, all effects are in stereo and widely adjustable, so that all nuances in between can be hit.

incl. convenient app

With the free TR-1000 app, kits and instrument parameters can be conveniently edited and prepared thanks to the graphical user interface Drum. The assignment of modulations, signal routings and effects can be done just as easily. The app also offers a library function for saving and exchanging presets and is a great help when importing samples.

Professional connections

The well-equipped rear panel leaves nothing to be desired in a live or studio situation. The Main Out leads the Mix of all tracks including the complete effect routing to the outside. The same applies to the Analog Out, which outputs the Mix processed with filter and distortion; both outputs can be used separately in mono or Stereo. The ten individual outputs are ideal for processing individual tracks with external equipment. The External In sends any external signal through the analog and digital effects, which can also be recorded internally or as a loop. The analogue connections Trigger Out and Clock Out can be used to synchronize an analogue step sequencer and trigger a drum module in a Eurorack case. The Filter CV input is of interest to anyone who wants to modulate the analog filter with a special CV source. The tried-and-tested MIDI trio consisting of In, Out and Thru is fully represented with standard DIN plugs. Alternatively, devices with DIN Sync (RE/TB-303, RE/TR-606, TR-707, MC-202) can be connected to Out and Thru. MIDI and audio are connected to the DAW via the USB port, making the TR-1000 the perfect workhorse in the studio, as everything runs digitally via a single cable. A master keyboard can be connected to the USB ext device port. There is also a separately adjustable headphone output on the front.