If we know anything about Roland, it's that the company loves to debut new gear on the corresponding date. Today is August 8th, or as the company calls it "808 Day," so naturally it's time for a new ...

Roland has given two of its most iconic electronic musical instruments, the TR-808 drum machine and SH-101 synthesizers, a 21st century reboot. The Roland TR-08 and Roland SH-01A promise the same ...

However, in sonic terms, the TR-808 employed techniques for sound generation that had been used by Roland and others since the 1960s. These were distinctly electronic, but the 808 was used to very ...

Acclaimed instrument manufacturer Roland announced plans to reissue its iconic TR-808 drum machine in a new, smaller form factor as the TR-08, a move that has musicians and producers across the globe ...

Following on from the original Roland TR-808 which launched back in 1980, Roland has today announced the launch of a new Roland TR-808 to become part of its Boutique line, bringing back the look, ...