For many, drum machines were those boxes stuffed with "rattling", "booming" kick sounds from TR-808, or thick TR-909 snares. They were very popular in hip-hop and dance music, and completely changed our perception of drum machine sounds. But before all...
Long before the legendary TR-808 and 909 the company released (in 1978) an instrument which impresses with something different. It is called CR-68 CompuRhythm. The drum machine offers 14 types of drums, played right when you click on one of the patterns,...
Roland TR-66 was released in 1973 as one of the earliest models of rhythm machines. It was the predecessor of the more famous CR (CompuRhythm) line which appeared on the shelves 5 years later. Rhythm arranger with a minimalist interface comprises 18...
The Roland R-70 is a drum machine released by Roland Corporation in 1991. It is a powerful and versatile instrument that features a variety of sounds and rhythms. It has 16 velocity-sensitive pads, a built-in sequencer, and a variety of effects. It is...
The Roland TR-06 is a drum machine released in 2017 as part of the Roland Boutique series. It is a modern recreation of the classic Roland TR-606 drum machine, which was released in 1981. The TR-06 features the same sounds and controls as the original,...