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.
Product detailSKU #1500000459131
RolandTR-1000 Rhythm Creator Drum Machine
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
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.
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.
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
- 01The TR-1000 uses AC 117–240 V, 50/60 Hz power and is rated at 38 W.
- 02Its dimensions are 19.19 x 12.25 x 4.94 inches, and its listed weight is 12.
- 03Audio input is a stereo pair of 1/4-inch phone connections; outputs include mix, analog FX, individual/trigger, and headphone connections.
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.
3 detailsSound
- Instrument effects
- 17 types
- Analog effects
- Filter and Drive
- Master effects
- 14 types
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Gray
8 detailsConnections & power
- Main outputs
- Stereo 1/4"
- Individual outputs/Trigger outputs
- 10 × 1/4"
- External inputs
- Dual mono/stereo 1/4"
- Headphone output
- 1/4"
- Additional supported formats (software)
- FLAC and M4A
- Control pedal input
- Yes
- Analog FX outputs
- Stereo 1/4"
- Import formats
- WAV, AIFF and MP3
1 detailsSize & weight
- Maximum sample length
- 16 minutes per sample
44 detailsOther
- External storage
- USB flash drive (up to 64GB)
- MIDI
- MIDI In, MIDI Out 1/DIN Sync 1, MIDI Out 2/Thru/DIN Sync 2
- USB Device
- USB-A
- Delay
- 4 types
- ACB instruments
- 75
- Sound engines
- Analog, ACB, FM, PCM and Sample
- Pattern variations
- 8 (A–H)
- Amp
- 2 types
- Off-grid sequencing
- Yes
- Product type
- Drum machine and sampler
- Compressor
- 2 types
- Korena Special
- false
- Weight
- 12.13 lb. (5.50 kg)
- Analog instruments
- 16
- Sample instruments
- 2,121
- Power consumption
- 38W
- USB Computer
- USB-C audio/MIDI
- Fill patterns
- 4 per pattern
- Probability sequencing
- Yes
- PCM instruments
- 340
- Sampling format
- 16-bit linear
- Reverb
- 6 types
- Internal storage
- 46GB user area
- Power supply
- 117–240V AC, 50/60Hz
- Single tracks
- 6
- Trigger track
- 1
- FM instruments
- 7
- Tier
- new
- Motion recording
- Yes
- Song mode
- Yes
- Layer tracks
- 4
- Trigger/CV
- Trigger In, Trigger Out, Filter CV In and Clock Out (3.5 mm)
- Category Source
- detail
- User sample memory
- 46GB
- Sample rate
- 48kHz
- User drum kits
- 2,048
- Power consumption (off mode)
- 0.2W
- Dimensions (WxHxD)
- 19.13" (48.60 cm) x 4.92" (12.50 cm) x 12.24" (31.10 cm)
- Product Type
- Drum machine and sampler
- Filter
- 2 types
- User patterns
- 2,048
- Model
- TR-1000 Rhythm Creator
- Source Id
- site51500000459131
- Display
- Graphic OLED
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