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Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator Analog ACB FM PCM and Sample Engine Drum Machine [USED-MINT]
The Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator is a flagship drum machine combining a true analog engine, ACB digital modeling, sampling, and a deep step sequencer.
$3,424.99
Sale price
$3,424.99
Regular price
Condition
Mint
Specs
Verified model facts
Use
We stock this for producers and live performers who want one instrument that fuses authentic analog TR drums, deep sampling, and a pro sequencer.
Specifications
Identity
| Mpn | TR-1000 |
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Sound Engines
| Analog | 16 recreated TR-808/TR-909 circuits; Roland's first true analog drum machine in 40+ years |
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| Acb | Circuit-bent 8X/9X variants of 808/909; FM, virtual-analog, PCM voices |
| Legacy | Includes TR-707, TR-727, TR-606, CR-78 models |
| Layer tracks | 4 dedicated layer tracks (2 sound generators each) |
Sampling
| Workflow | Stereo sampling/resampling, BPM sync, time-stretching, non-destructive slicing |
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| Storage | 64 GB total; ~2,000 factory samples; 46 GB free for user content |
| Slots | 500 sample slots per project (non-destructive reuse) |
Effects & Sequencer
| Effects | Analog SVF + drive; crusher, filter, isolator, saturator, pitch delay, flanger; per-track reverb/delay sends; master FX (Vinyl Sim from SP-303/SP-404, Dimension D) |
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| Sequencer | TR-REC + real-time; off-grid, motion recording, direction modes, per-step probability, shuffle per track |
| Song mode | Hands-free; link up to 128 patterns |
| Performance | Morph slider; up to 16 snapshots per track; step loop |
I/O & Physical
| Io | Main stereo out, analog FX out, 10 individual/trigger jacks, dual mono/stereo input, headphone |
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| Control io | MIDI I/O, trigger I/O, DIN sync, clock out, filter CV input, expression/footswitch |
| Usb | USB-C multi-channel audio/MIDI interface; USB-to-device port |
| Dimensions | 486 × 311 × 125 mm (19-3/16 × 12-1/4 × 4-15/16 in) |
| Weight | 5.5 kg (12 lbs 3 oz) |
| Included | USB-C to USB-C cable; power cable |
Fit and constraints
Intended use
Use
We stock this for producers and live performers who want one instrument that fuses authentic analog TR drums, deep sampling, and a pro sequencer. It's built for studio sound design and stage use, with individual outs, triggers, DIN sync, and CV making it the centerpiece of a hybrid analog/digital rig.
Not for
Skip it if you only need classic 808/909 sounds cheaply (a TR-8S or plugin does that for far less), or if you want a pure sampler without sequencing. This is a flagship investment for people who will use its breadth.
Constraints
ControlsSome published counts vary by source — factory samples (~2,000 per Roland vs. 2,500+ pe...
To use it
Description
The Roland TR-1000 is an analog drum machine featuring ACB, FM, PCM, and sample engine sound synthesis capabilities. This mint-condition unit was returned by a previous owner and shows no signs of use.
Seller notes: [THIS UNIT WAS RETURNED TO US IN LIKE-NEW CONDITION (CUSTOMER ADVISED IT WAS OVER HIS HEAD).