Few modern electronic musical instruments have had as wide and deep an impact as the TR-808. Learn how it changed what bass can be.
Sometimes, a song’s intro transports us back to a specific time. Learn how the CR-78 formed the playful rhythmic bed for “Heart of Glass.”
Before the TR-808 and TR-909 changed hip-hop and dance, the CR-78 changed pop. Here’s the story of the last Roland organ-top rhythm machine.
Dig deep into what’s possible with triggers inputs and learn to create evolving sequences that are more than the sum of their parts.
Triggers offer a wide range of possibilities for interfacing drum machines with other gear. Explore the best ways to get started using them.
Learn how to create unpredictable dynamic shifts in your electronic soundscapes when using a Eurorack rig.
Learn to utilize your drum machine’s trigger inputs and outputs to connect with Eurorack modular gear systems.
At the core of every drum sequence are electronic pulses called triggers. Explore the best ways to control them in your music production.
The enigmatic artist creates his environment primarily with Roland Boutique synthesizers and drum machines. Visit his studio.
The TR-606 endures for its crisp, punchy sound, as well as trigger capabilities and extensive mods. Find out why it remains a classic.