Roland just made syncing Serato and TR drum machines automatic

The hybrid DJ set keeps getting fresh nudges. Now, Roland and Serato have added easy, automatic sync over USB for the TR-8, TR-8S, and the Boutique Series TR-08 and TR-09 drum machines.

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

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

Roland’s DJ controllers have an extra twist: a built-in TR-606/707/808/909 drum machine. We’ve put together a cheat guide so you can get the most out of it.

Peter Kirn - February 16, 2018

Roland quietly made their DJ controllers into live-hybrid machines

Peter Kirn - February 9, 2018

Erica are set to bring the 909 into the modular age with their latest gear

Peter Kirn - January 31, 2018

Roland gets you going on their DJ controllers, Serato with free samples

Peter Kirn - December 26, 2017

Behringer go nuts, plan to clone every historic synth, drum machine

Peter Kirn - December 13, 2017

Roland updates AIRA TR-8 so it can trigger samples, MIDI gear

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2017

Roland does for drum pads what stompboxes did for guitar effects

Peter Kirn - May 26, 2017

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