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182: First Glance: Roland TR-1000 — Is Hardware Innovation Stuck?
Roland is back with the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator, their first true-analog drum machine in over 40 years, and maybe their most advanced yet.It blends the warmth of classic 808 and 909 circuits with ACB models, FM percussion, sampling tools, and a powerful hybrid sequencer. We dig into what makes this machine such a big moment for Roland and how it fits into the modern beat-making landscape.Then in our Round Robin discussion, we ask a bigger question: Has hardware innovation hit a wall?With so many remakes and retro re-issues, are manufacturers truly pushing forward — or are we just stuck chasing…
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