Minimal Techno sketch 21 (Roland TR-1000)

video upload by Olu Ondas Studio

"Experimenting a bit with layers.

kick: 909
ohh: 909
crackle/ride 909
modular atonal sample
mid tom 808x
perc fx13
triangle
fm cymbal
808 ch
mg888trrim

#rolandtr1000
#tr1000
#minimaltechno"

Roland TR-1000 w/ 808 Skin / Accents on Unit: E - Mbali Mbrace (Jam Version)

video upload by Unit: E

"This is a quick jam of the song I'm working on, Mbali Mbrace. Testing out the fx and recording levels. All percussion in this song was sequenced on the ‪@rolandglobal‬ TR-1000. The vocal samples were imported, chopped, transposed, and layered in with the percussion, all within the 1000. The pads and keys were recorded live from the SH-4D, and in through the Ext In of the 1000. All FX are from within the TR-1000."

Dub Techno sketch 19 (Roland TR-1000 & Samples)

video upload by Olu Ondas Studio

Kick: 808x
CHH: sample
CHH2: 808 X
Tom: 808 mid tom
Brush: Brush SR
Rim: 707 highpassed
Chords: Sample
Vocal: Sample
Perc4: Sample snare roll
Noise: Crackle

Soft compression: Attack 30ms; Release 170ms; Threshold -3; Ratio 2:1; Gain 3db

#rolandtr1000
#tr1000
#dubtechno

Schranz Techno sketch 18 (Roland TR-1000 & Digitone & ES Bassline)

video upload by Olu Ondas Studio

"This one came together unexpectedly. The compressor made a big difference. Really happy with the intensity of this one."

Breakbeat sketch 17 (Roland TR-1000 & ES Bassline & Digitone2)

video upload by Olu Ondas Studio

Kick: 909
Snare: Clap&finger
OHH: 909x
CHH: 808 CHH
Shaker: 8xmaracas
Tom: 808 high tom
Conga: Sample
Crackle: Crackle
ST_Metallic

Digitone:
FM tone
Swarmer

Bassline, drive, detune, lfo 10 o clock

Get the TR909 upfront presences from the TR1000 ... or anything else for that matter!

video upload by Starsky Carr

"How Close Is Close Enough? Is the TR-1000 really a TR-909 replacement… or is that missing the point entirely?

In this deep-dive comparison, I also put the Roland TR-1000 head-to-head with my original Roland TR-909 to see how close we can actually get — and more importantly, where the differences really matter.

Roland are clear: this isn’t meant to be a clone. But with TR-909-style analogue circuits, 808-inspired elements, and ACB models under the hood, it begs the question… can you sell your 909 and fund a TR-1000 instead?

After putting these 2 together I realised the biggest tonal difference isn’t to get that live 909 vibe is the main outputs. The TR-909’s main outs are band-limited, with less low-end and a high-frequency tilt that creates that bright, exciting presence. Using Logic’s Match EQ, I recreate that curve so you can apply it to:

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Berlin Techno sketch 11 (Roland TR 1000 & Erica Synths Bassline)

video upload by Olu Ondas Studio

Bassline: Erica Synths
BD: 808 w/ reverb
Rumble sample
Clap sample
CHH 1: 808
CHH 2: 808 x
CHH 3: sample
Perc sample
Atonal synth sample

#ericasynths
#rolandtr1000
#tr1000
#berlintechno

Roland TR-1000 Sketches

video uploads by Olu Ondas Studio

RetroSound Studio Tour: The Drum Machines

video upload by RetroSound

"Welcome to the heartbeat of RetroSound Studio
Explore legendary vintage drum machines like the Roland TR-808, LinnDrum, Simmons SDS-8 and more in this classic drum machine studio tour.

From analog rhythm boxes to early digital drum machines that shaped electronic music history.
Now step inside the studio and explore a legendary collection of classic drum machines that shaped electronic music, hip-hop, synth-pop, house, and early techno.

In this studio tour, we showcase iconic rhythm machines including the Roland TR-808, TR-707, TR-606, Boss DR-55, Boss DR-110, Boss DR-220A, Boss DR-220E, Keio Minipops Junior, LinnDrum LM-2, Sequential Circuits Drumtraks, Korg KR-55B, Simmons SDS-8, and the rare Solton Programmer 24.
These vintage drum machines defined the sound of the 70s, 80s, and early 90s — from deep analog kicks and crunchy digital snares to iconic patterns still used in modern music production today. Every machine in this video is fully functional, synced, and used in real studio workflows.

Perfect for fans of vintage drum machines, analog rhythm boxes, classic electronic music gear, retro studio tours, and old-school beat making."

The Drum Machine list:
0:06 Roland TR-808
1:06 Roland TR-707
1:59 Roland TR-606
2:37 Boss DR-55
3:40 Boss DR-110
4:28 Boss DR-220A
5:14 Boss DR-220E
6:04 Keio Minipops Junior
7:50 Korg KR-55B
8:55 Sequential Circuits Drumtraks
11:24 LinnDrum LM-2
12:48 Simmons SDS-8
14:49 Tama TSQ-1000
15:37 Solton Programmer 24

Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/"

NAMM 2026: Roland TR-1000 Demo and Interview

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

NINA bass ‪

video upload by Tomo in der Muhlen

"NINA bass ‪@melbourneinstruments‬ #eurorack #techno #electronicmusic #analogsynthesizer"

Roland TR-1000 on drums.

Roland TR-1000 and eurorack | Hypnotic dance

video upload by Jay Hosking

"Please support my work on Patreon: / jayhosking
Buy the album here: https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com

This is a set of live, improvised dance music performed on a eurorack skiff with the Roland TR-1000. The TR-1000 provides most of the drums, and the eurorack does everything else.

00:00 - Archaios
07:33 - Elan vital
13:42 - Magnetic sleep
21:58 - Entelechy

I'm really happy with how this set turned out, and will probably try the setup again. I'd also love to give it a shot in a live environment, with actual humans dancing.

Eurorack modules:
Noise Engineering Zularic Repetitor - Gates (rhythms)
Noise Engineering Gamut Repetitor - Pitch (notes)
ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's New Workout - Synchronization, modulation, and LFOs
Forge.TME Vhikk X - Drone
Frequency Central Product - Bass
Mutable Instruments Rings - String synth
Noise Engineering Desmodus Versio - Reverb for Rings
Eowave Domino - Subtractive synth
Happy Nerding FX Aid XL - Delay for Domino
Bastl Citadel Wave Bard - Percussion
Bastl Citadel FX Wizard - Glitchy effects for Wave Bard
Qu-Bit Nautilus - Delay (on a send)
Befaco STMix - Send mixer for Nautilus
Intellijel Mixer 1U - Mixer out for Product and Domino
Intelljel Headphones 1U - Mixer out for Rings"

OBNE Parting // An Innovative Approach to Lo-Fi Effects

video upload by Jorb

0:00 Intro
1:30 Hands on / Delay
9:54 Glitch Knob
14:23 Modulation
18:35 Dissolve
25:28 I get lost
29:44 TR-1000 / drum machine demo
34:25 Matriarch / ambient demo



"Parting is a box of pleasant surprises. Moments of chance will give bursts of a glitch delay that can smear into a reverb, modulated by tremolo or vibrato, filtered, and, most importantly, dissolved into lofi aliasing or stretched out reverse. All of this may jump around in halves and octaves of itself - it’s up to you and Parting, together.
Controls

Dissolve has two functions. Below noon, it reduces sample rate, creating an increasingly degraded version of the signal. Above noon, it reverses the signal, and repeatedly cuts the reverse clock in half as the knob is turned, creating an increasingly long and degraded reverse.

Rate sets the rate of the modulation LFO, which is also the frequency of triggers for moments of chance.

Depth sets the depth of the LFO.

Shape sets the LFO shape: Sine, Square, Reverse Saw, Saw, Random Sine, Random Square, Envelope

Chance allows random bits of signal to enter the delay/reverb buffer during an LFO cycle.

Smear adds diffusion and feedback to the delay lines, turning them into a lush reverb as the knob is turned up.

Glitch creates various clock subdivisions.

Time sets the timing of the delay/reverb, as well as the reverse.

Filter sets the cutoff point of the post-dissolve filter.

Mix sets the blend of dry and wet signal.

Aux switch for tap tempo, half speed, or preset switching.

Soft-touch On/Off footswitch with relay switching for minimal switch noise"

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Roland TR-1000 + TB-303: Techno jam

video upload by Freaky Tweaky

Roland TR-1000 Techno Jam

video upload by Acid Alex

ROLAND TR-1000 [05] // LØSTLVLS

video upload by LØSTLVLS

"Thought I'd do a Silent Servant-esque deep minimal thing, but before long it ended up way too crowded to be anything like his work. Still, it was a lot of fun! Also become super comfortable with the interface of the TR-1000 over the last few days, more than I ever was with the TR-8S.

The sub is a 303 processed through iZotope Trash 2 then tweaked to work with the kick, which is the analogue 909. The TR-1000 has enough headroom to cope with massive subs, and the analogue drive glues everything together.

Check out my sample packs on Bandcamp - loads of vintage and modern gear (leaning towards drum machines) with kits, sample chains and presets. All ethically-sourced and locally-grown here in the lab in Bristol, UK: https://lostlvls.bandcamp.com/"

Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator w/ Original Box

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ROLAND TR-1000 [02] // LØSTLVLS

video upload by LØSTLVLS

"Exploring the wonky lo-fi glitch-beat side of the TR-1000, inspired by Kona Triangle's Sing a Sapling into Existence album from 2009.

Back in 2014 I got into Teebs, Flying Lotus, Shlohmo, Shigeto and a bunch more, after being obsessed with Nujabes, Five Deez, Shing02, Fat Jon and a bunch of others. Something about dense, ducking textures with thick kicks and wonky percussion sets my soul alight.

The SP-404 was a 'founding piece' of my musical development - while the MPC 1000 was perfection, the SP was portable and performative in ways that perfectly complemented the MPC - I was lucky enough to see Teebs live performing with his two SP-404s and his set was awesome. If you remember the old Roland forums where Flying Lotus personally shared the 'FlyLo Technique' then you officially rock.

Anyway, enjoy!

Check out my sample packs on Bandcamp - loads of vintage and modern gear (leaning towards drum machines) with kits, sample chains and presets. All ethically-sourced and locally-grown here in the lab in Bristol, UK: https://lostlvls.bandcamp.com/"

ROLAND TR-1000 [01] // LØSTLVLS

video upload by LØSTLVLS

"Learning to harness the full potential of this incredible machine - what it can do with samples, how to make creative use of layers, control knobs and morph parameters.

The analogue drive paired with the analog voices is bliss!

Check out my sample packs on Bandcamp - loads of vintage and modern gear (leaning towards drum machines) with kits, sample chains and presets. All ethically-sourced and locally-grown here in the lab in Bristol, UK: https://lostlvls.bandcamp.com/"

Sampling my meditation class over old school trance feat Roland TR-1000, S1 & P6 Compact, Hydrasynth

video upload by Luke Neptune

"I was messing around and came up with this nostalgic old school trance jam. Then I had the idea of sampling my voice from one of my meditation classes and added it in.
This is the result. I hope you enjoy it and happy new year to you all."

Roland MC-707 Kills The Roland TR-1000

video upload by Digiphex Electronics

"Song is a cover of Lone Matt Cutler - Outlander."