MORE ARTICLE WITH Roland TR-1000

28. December 2025

Andrew Huang’s 2025 Gear Picks: Grooveboxes, Glitch and Gearhead Gold

Andrew Huang is back with a vengeance, slinging his top music gear picks of 2025 like a DJ flinging glowsticks at a warehouse rave. No sponsors, no fluff—just pure, unfiltered hardware hype across grooveboxes, pedals, controllers, Eurorack modules and some wildcards you didn’t see coming. If you’re after honest opinions, deep dives into the weird corners of new tech, and a creator who can actually play what he reviews, this is your ticket. Expect surprises, a few controversial takes, and enough inspiration to make your wallet cry.

Akai MPC Live III, Bastl Citadel, Elektron Tonverk, Expressive E Osmose 61, Gamechanger Audio Motor Pedal, Intellijel MultiGrain, Kernom Elipse, Lightraft Monolit, Make Noise NUSS, Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control, Neuzeit Drop, Roland TR-1000, Sonicware CyDrums, Submarine Pickups SubSix, Telepathic Instruments Orchid

20. November 2025

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Jon Makes Beats

Geo Beats: Jon Makes Magic with the Roland TR-1000

Jon Makes Beats, your favorite laid-back beat-making maestro, dives into the groovy underbelly of the Roland TR-1000 with host Geoff. From retro drum beats to modern sample chops, this session is a blend of slick tech and street charm. If you’re about the vibes, not the science, this one’s for you, buddy.

Roland TR-1000

16. November 2025

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Sanjay C

SanjayC’s Top Gear Picks for 2025

2025 has thrown some wild gear our way, and SanjayC is here to drop some knowledge bombs on what you need in your studio. Get ready for a whirlwind tour of synths and controllers that’ll make your creative juices flow like a Chicago deep-dish pizza. With standout devices and futuristic innovations, SanjayC’s picks are sure to enhance your music-making game.

Akai MPK Mini MK4, Daydreamer Synth, Expressive E Osmose 61, Moog Messenger, NKS Compatibility, Roland TR-1000, ROLI Airwave, Roto-Control, SSL Revival 4000

2. November 2025

SPARKY

Scott's Synth Stuff

Scott’s Synth Stuff Storms Sweetwater: 2025’s Top 20 Synths Get the Rave Bunker Treatment

Strap in, synth heads – Scott’s Synth Stuff takes us on a whirlwind tour through Sweetwater’s synth mecca, cherry-picking the best (and calling out the worst) keyboards you can buy in 2025. Forget polite demos – this is a no-nonsense, hands-on, and occasionally savage rundown of poly and mono beasts from Moog, Korg, Roland, Sequential, Behringer, and more. Expect brutal honesty, cheeky jabs at mini keys, and enough gear lust to melt your credit card. If you want to know which synths slap, which ones suck, and which are just overpriced nostalgia, this is the only tour you need. But

Akai MPC Key 61, ASM Hydrasynth, Behringer Cat, Behringer DD3, Behringer Linn Drum, Behringer Model D, Behringer Neutron, Behringer Pro 1, Behringer Pro-800, Behringer RD9, Behringer Toro Pedal, Behringer UB-Xa, Behringer WAVE, Expressive E Osmose, King Korg NEO, Korg MicroKorg 2, Korg Minilogue XD, Korg Multi/Poly, Korg Volca, Korg Wavestate, Malevolent, Modal Cobalt8x, Moog Messenger, Novation Mininova, Oberheim Teo-5, Roland 06A, Roland 6S, Roland 8S, Roland Fantom-06, Roland GAIA 2, Roland Juno-X, Roland SH4, Roland TR-1000, Roland TR08, Sequential Fourm, Sequential Take 5, Yamaha MODX-M, Yamaha Reface

29. October 2025

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Sanjay C

SanjayC Unleashes the Synth Slap at Synth Expo 2025

The 2025 Brooklyn Synth and Pedal Expo went down like a legendary jam session, with SanjayC catching the freshest waves of gear in the game. From bulletproof drum machines to synths that sound like melted cheese, expect an effervescent blend of new gen and classic. Let’s take a wild ride through SanjayC’s expo adventures.

Arturia Astrolab, Roland TR-1000, Sequential Fourm, Soma Labs Flux, Synclavier Regency, Torso Electronics T1

10. October 2025

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musotalk

Rumbling Sounds and MIDI Magic: MusoTalk Reveals

MusoTalk returns to the round table and this time it gets heated! From the analog haunting TR 1000 to the futuristic MIDI 2.0 with Rolf Wöhrmann of Waldorf – no technical detail is left out here. Stay tuned as old hands and new tech heroes redefine the music landscape!

Akai MPC Live 3, Roland TR-1000

5. October 2025

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Sanjay C

SanjayC Drops a Synth Bomb: Akai’s MPC Live III and More

SanjayC is hitting us with some serious synth action this week. From the mind-blowing Akai MPC Live III to sweet free plugins that every beatmaker should snag, this video is a must-watch. Whether you’re a gear-geek or just looking for some fresh sounds, there’s something for everyone with a groove here. Check out the deep dive into AI tools, Volts and more – it’s like unwrapping a sonic mixtape of possibilities. Dive in if you dare!

Akai MPC Live III, Eventide Temperance Light, IK Multimedia ReSing, Novation Play plugin, Roland TR-1000, Suno Studio AI DAW, UJAM Finisher Retro, Universal Audio Volt 876

2. October 2025

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Alex Ball

AlexBallMusic’s Symphony of the Machines: TR-1000 Unleashed

When Roland jumps back into the analog drum scene with the TR-1000, it’s like witnessing a legendary band reuniting for one more explosive gig. In his video, AlexBallMusic dives deep into this beast of a drum machine, delivering a review that’ll have you dancing to its electric grooves.

Roland TR-1000

2. October 2025

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Sweetwater

sweetwater Gives Us the Roland TR-1000: A Drum Machine Revolution

Dive into the fast-paced world of drum machines with sweetwater’s latest showcase of the Roland TR-1000. This beastly hybrid of analog-digital goodness promises to kickstart your rhythm fantasies with its rich, classic tones and groundbreaking features. Whether you’re into the polished precision of the digital realm or the raw intensity of analog circuits, this video by sweetwater is your ticket to experiencing 40 years of TR evolution, packaged into one powerhouse.

Roland TR-1000

2. October 2025

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Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

AndertonsKeyboardDept Rocks the Roland TR-1000: A New Groove Machine

Kick back with AndertonsKeyboardDept for a groundbreaking groove. The Roland TR-1000 slaps with vintage vibes and futuristic flair. Ever wondered what happens when you mash nostalgia with today’s pro needs? Well, it’s not just the sound of analog echoing from the past, but a full-on rhythm revolution.

Roland TR-1000