Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator Drum Machine Coming Soon




A new drum machine is coming soon from Roland, the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator.

Roland has not shared full details yet, but Sweetwater features the new drum machine in its latest catalog, above.

Here’s what they have to say about the new Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator drum machine:

“The Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator marries historic heat, analog presence and digital precision into a polychromic powerhouse, built on the masterfully re-created circuits of the legendary TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines. Its hybrid architecture houses a trio of synth engines, bringing a prismatic palette of FM, PCM and VA possibilities to the TR-1000’s analog foundations, with ACB modeling supplying the coveted circuit-bent sonics of the 8x and 9x models.

Over 2,5000 onboard sounds join a wealth of digital and analog effects, while the suite of classic-to-contemporary connectivity effortlessly integrates the TR-1000 into any arrangement. Add in cutting-edge Morphing performance controls, next-gen TR-REC sequencing, true-stereo re/sampling and an unbridled array of sonic countouring tools, and you’ve only scratched the surface of the TR-1000’s kaleidoscopic capabilities – vintage heart, modern soul and endless exploration waiting to be discovered by you.”

Official details for the Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator still to be announced by Roland.

via TheNetBlade, Sweetwater

September 26, 2025

 

interesting. The "circuit bent" part has my attention. Ive bent a couple roland drum machines over the years, fantastic sounds and grooves.

 

That's an odd way of saying they're all ACB models with analog FX, right? This sounds like a turbocharged TR-8S with a nice interface. Which is not bad thing at all though, the TR8S (and the TR6S) sounds ace.

Note, I'm not ragging on Roland, they still do some great stuff, but they've not done anything analogue since the late '80s, have they? I'm not convinced this is a real hybrid drum box like the Korg Drumlogue is.

 

What even are "ACB Models"?

 

Analog Circuit Behavior aka ACB is Roland's (marketing) term for their analog modelling stuff, the thing they've been using for their VA synths in the last 10 years or so.

So when you dial in a 909 kick on TR8S, that's an "ACB model" instead of a sample.

 

And the design looks very cool. I really hated that DJ green neon plastic attitude . It stopped me from even considering buying Rolands. It's not in vain that I waited. Will look nice besides my Machinedrum, actually looks like tr707 (which I have too) or 909 and Machinedrum had a baby