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.

This custom TR-09 controller is also a great starting point for DIYers

Sometimes, when manufacturers don’t give us exactly what we need, a wonderful thing happens: people invent something to make up the difference.

Peter Kirn - March 16, 2018

Control and unlock hidden features on Roland’s TR-08 (the small one)

While everyone is chasing after Roland’s new TR-8S (see our hands-on test), there are lots of the little TR-08s around. This tool will help you get more out of the Boutique 808.

Peter Kirn - March 15, 2018

Legowelt takes a tour of Roland’s D-05, and more for D-50 fans

Peter Kirn - September 13, 2017

Roland’s D-50 is the latest 80s creation to get Boutique treatment

Peter Kirn - September 9, 2017

Roland has blue and red variants of the SH-01A coming

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2017

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

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2017

Skinnerbox get their hands on Roland’s SE-02, which isn’t a Minimoog

Peter Kirn - July 25, 2017

The Roland Boutique that wasn’t a 303 or 909 might be the most interesting

Peter Kirn - September 13, 2016

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