Roland recently released the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator. The company’s first drum machine with analogue voices to be released in 40 years, it’s capable of SP-404 MKII-inspired sampling and has a premium build, analogue effects and extensive connectivity.
In short, it’s a highly capable and robust machine. But it also has a price tag to match, with an official MSRP of £2286/$2699. For many, this was a decimal point too far, prompting a flurry of angry comments taking aim at the Japanese manufacturer.
