The Roland TR-808 is getting its own pair of Puma shoes

As if you hadn’t had enough of the retro 808 drum machine craze, Puma are creating a pair of runners in collaboration with Roland. And this time, you can actually buy them.

Roland TR-8S hands-on: a more playable, powerful drum machine

Roland today unveils the TR-8S, an updated take on the AIRA TR-8 drum machine. We’ve been testing it – and it looks like exactly the sequel we all wanted.

Peter Kirn - March 5, 2018

It’s 303 day, and Roland are teasing new AIRA gear

Happy 303 day, everyone! Roland are up to something – if you head to the AIRA site, you’ll see a teaser for an announcement coming on Monday.

Peter Kirn - March 3, 2018

Roland’s DJ gear has a built-in TR drum machine; here’s how to use it

Peter Kirn - February 16, 2018

Quick tip: Roland SH-01A + TR-08 trigger sequencing fun

Peter Kirn - December 19, 2017

Video hands-on: jamming with the TR-08 and SH-01A is lots of fun

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2017

What you need to know about the Roland Boutique 101, 808 reboots

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2017

System 80 is a control-for-control 808 clone in Eurorack

Peter Kirn - January 26, 2017

808 documentary gets release as Apple exclusive in December

Peter Kirn - November 15, 2016

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