Synth pioneer Don Lewis has died at 81Lewis created a precursor to MIDI and helped develop Roland's TR-808 drum machine.By K. Holt, 11.09.2022
80Roland TR-6S review: An impressively small and powerful drum machineBut squeezing this much sound into such a tiny box leads to a lot of menu diving.By T. O'Brien, 11.13.2020
Roland brings its classic TR-808 and TB-303 synths to your browserWhile away the day making acid house beats, for free.By S. Dent, 10.09.2020
Roland marks TR-808's 40th anniversary with a documentary and freebiesThe drum machine changed the music landscape.By J. Fingas, 08.08.2020
Roland announces software versions of its 808 and 909 drum machinesFinally.By R. LeFebvre, 01.26.2018
Roland's revival of the iconic TR-808 makes classic sounds portableThe TR-08 drum machine joins the TR-09 and TB-03 that debuted last year.By B. Steele, 08.08.2017
Roland taps iconic 808 sounds for rhythm-based gamingIt's like 'Guitar Hero,' but for a drum machine.By B. Steele, 12.17.2015
MR-808 recreates Roland drum machine with robot instruments, puts them in an 808 State (video)By J. Fingas, 11.07.2012
Nokia hints at June 18th news, may be PureView related instead of Microsoft (Update)By R. Lawler, 06.15.2012
ThinkGeek Drum Machine bangs out block-rockin' beats wherever you go (video)By T. O'Brien, 12.10.2011