Combining real analog circuits with digital synthesis and sampling makes the TR-1000 powerful but overwhelming.

Which drum machine is best? Drum machines are musical hardware that allows you to create your very own beats. Think of them like electronic drum kits but with far more options for creative output.

Aside from a few interesting outliers, most hardware drum machines come equipped with a step sequencer that will be loosely rooted in the design used by Roland’s classic 808 and 909. However, while ...