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RolandTR-1000 Rhythm Creator Drum Machine

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Roland’s TR-1000 combines drum-machine sequencing, sampling, analog and digital tone engines, and studio routing in one standalone workstation. It offers analog, ACB, FM, PCM, and sample-based sound sources, with a 46 GB user area for imported material. Patterns can use eight variations and 16 steps per variation, alongside fill-ins, layering, effects, and analog filter and drive processing. USB-C audio/MIDI, MIDI, DIN Sync, CV/Gate, trigger connections, stereo external inputs, and multiple audio outputs support detailed integration with hardware and computer-based setups.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Building rhythm patterns with multiple variations, fill-ins, layers, and step-based sequencing.
  • Combining internal tone engines with imported audio and stereo external-input processing.
  • Studio or performance rigs that need USB-C audio/MIDI alongside MIDI, DIN Sync, CV/Gate, and trigger routing.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

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Detail 01

Analog, ACB, FM, PCM, and sample-based engines

The instrument combines several listed tone-generation approaches, including 16+ analog, 50+ ACB, 7+ FM, 300+ PCM, and 2,000+ sample-based tones.

Detail 02

46 GB user area

User storage capacity is listed as 46 GB.

Detail 03

2,048 user patterns and 2,048 user drum kits

Both patterns and drum kits are listed at 2,048 entries, arranged as 128 items across 16 projects.

Detail 04

Eight variations per pattern; 16 steps per variation

Each pattern has variations A–H, with 16 steps in each variation.

Detail 05

Stereo external inputs and analog filter/drive

External L/Mono and R inputs can be processed through the onboard analog filter and drive circuits.

Detail 06

USB Type-C audio/MIDI plus MIDI, DIN Sync, CV/Gate, and trigger connections

It provides computer audio/MIDI and several hardware synchronization, control, and triggering connections.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The TR-1000 uses AC 117–240 V, 50/60 Hz power and is rated at 38 W.
  2. 02Its dimensions are 19.19 x 12.25 x 4.94 inches, and its listed weight is 12.
  3. 03Audio input is a stereo pair of 1/4-inch phone connections; outputs include mix, analog FX, individual/trigger, and headphone connections.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can the TR-1000 import samples?

It imports WAV, AIFF, and MP3 files. Dedicated software also supports FLAC and M4A.

02How much user storage does it have?

The user area is 46 GB.

03How many pattern variations are available?

Each pattern has eight variations, A through H, with 16 steps per variation.

04What computer connection does it use?

Its USB Type-C computer port carries audio and MIDI.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsPickups & controls
Pedal Switch
FS-5U, FS-6
Acb Analog Circuit Behavior
50+ tones
1 detailsBody & build
Color
Gray
6 detailsConnections & power
Import Format
WAV, AIFF, MP3 (dedicated software supports WAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, M4A)
Other Connectors
Pedal (control) jack, MIDI (In, Out1 DIN Sync1, Out2/Thru DIN Sync2) jacks, USB (computer) port: USB Type-C (audio/MIDI), USB (external device) port: USB Type-A, AC in jack
Power Consumption
38W (standby: 0.13W)
Audio Inputs
External in (L/Mono 1, R/Mono 2): stereo 1/4 inch phone type
Audio Outputs
Headphones: stereo 1/4 inch phone type
Power Supply
AC 117–240V, 50/60Hz
2 detailsSize & weight
Weight
12
Dimensions
19.19 inch × 12.25 inch × 4.94 inch (486 × 311 × 125 mm)
30 detailsOther
Analog Fx
Filter, Drive
Amp
2 types
Fm
7+ tones
Single Tracks
6
Capacity
46GB user area
User Patterns
2,048 (128 patterns × 16 projects)
Analog Fx Out L Mono R
stereo 1/4 inch phone type
Internal Data Format
16-bit linear
Master Fx
8 types
Pcm
300+ tones
Reverb
6 types
Layer Tracks
4
Fill in Patterns per Pattern
4
Trigger Cv
TRG In, TRG Out, Filter CV In, CLK Out: miniature phone type
Overview
Standalone polyphonic envelope and filter effects processor with integrated sample-based and analog tone engines, 16-track sequencing, and modern USB and CV/Gate connectivity. Designed for advanced drum synthesis, real-time performance, and expressive sound design in studio or live settings.
Exclusive Trigger Out Part
1
User Drum Kits
2,048 (128 kits × 16 projects)
Steps per Variation
16
Variations per Pattern
8 (A–H)
Sample Based
2,000+ tones
Filter
2 types
Analog
16+ tones
Delay
4 types
Product Type
Drum machine / sampling workstation
Instrument Fx
11 types
Sample Rate
48kHz
Mix Out L Mono R
stereo 1/4 inch phone type
Individual Out Trigger Out Bd Rc
stereo 1/4 inch phone type
Expression Pedal
EV-5
Compressor
1 type

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