The best TR news is this free 808 emulator, made in SuperCollider

There’s been a ton of off-the wall TR-707/808/909 news this month, so let’s gather it in one place. But the really important development is having a powerful SuperCollider drum machine, for free – and here’s why.

Roland TR-8S 2.0 firmware is huge: FM synth engine, tons of new FX features

Forget 808 day – sorry. The really good news from Roland this month is that their current drum machine just got a whole lot more powerful, with a free update.

Peter Kirn - August 11, 2020

2020 = 303 + 808 + 909, literally

As many have observed (even before Roland themselves caught on), the year 2020 is the sum of 303 + 808 + 909.

Peter Kirn - December 21, 2019

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

Peter Kirn - March 5, 2018

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

Peter Kirn - February 16, 2018

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

Peter Kirn - January 31, 2018

Why Roland’s new 303 and 909 might even be better than the originals

Peter Kirn - September 10, 2016

Watch these video reviews of 303, 909 and comparisons to originals

Peter Kirn - September 10, 2016

Jeff Mills Strips Bare Electronic Technique, Wants to Liberate DJs

Peter Kirn - June 10, 2015

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