TR-909 Archives

Ari Rosenschein November 12, 2022

The British duo shed light on their rural youth, work process, and how an intergalactic voyage informs its latest release, Feorm Falorx.

Alexander Dias April 23, 2022

Few names are more synonymous with New York house than Roger Sanchez. The legendary DJ talks about process, philosophy, and Roland Cloud.

Ari Rosenschein September 9, 2021

At the heart of the classic is its use of the TR-909. The drum machine’s crisp attack evokes the heady world of NYC and its fashionistas.

SIRMA March 5, 2021

Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.

Charles Burchell January 8, 2021

Tame Impala blends shoegaze, electro-pop, and downtempo funk in its sound. Use Roland Cloud to create a track in the group’s dreamy style.

Charles Burchell November 21, 2020

Flying Lotus stretches the boundaries of hip-hop and electronic music. Learn to use Roland Cloud instruments to make a track in his style.

Lyle Crilly November 11, 2020

Richard Devine’s new release stands on the shoulders of acid while twisting it into a new form. He speaks about creating the new EP and more.

Mike Sparks September 9, 2020

The spiraling of the TR-909 on “Hunter” weaves a web of percussion. Immediately, the track draws the listener into a world of intrigue.

Charles Burchell September 9, 2020

Roland’s TR-909 and TR-808 are two of the most iconic drum machines in music history. Learn to create custom drum sounds with both of them.

Ari Rosenschein September 9, 2020

Dave “Rave” Ogilvie shares his memories of recording Skinny Puppy’s landmark Remission, one of the earliest recorded uses of the TR-909.