MORE ARTICLE WITH Roland TR-1000

3. March 2026

Liam Killen Throws Down: TR-1000 vs TR-8S – Which Drum Machine Rules the Rave Bunker?

Liam Killen, Montreal’s groovebox guru, is back in the lab with a head-to-head drum machine brawl: the mighty TR-1000 versus the tried-and-tested TR-8S. This isn’t your average spec-sheet snooze fest—Killen slices through the hype, showing where each box slaps, where it stumbles, and why your wallet might cry. Expect sharp insights, hands-on demos, and a few curveballs as he puts both Roland beasts through their paces. If you’re torn between flagship firepower and portable punch, strap in—this one’s for the serious beat freaks.

Roland TR-1000, Roland TR-8S

21. February 2026

SPARKY

Starsky Carr

Starsky Carr Throws Down: TR-1000 vs TR-909 – The Real Drum Machine Face-Off

Starsky Carr is back in the bunker, pitting the Roland TR-1000 against the legendary TR-909 in a no-holds-barred shootout. Forget the marketing fluff – this is about raw character, not pixel-perfect clones. Expect a forensic teardown of kicks, snares, and toms, plus a deep dive into why main outputs matter more than you think. If you’re obsessed with that crusty 909 presence or just want to know if you can flog your vintage box for something new, Starsky’s got the answers. Spoiler: it’s not about perfection, it’s about vibe.

Roland TR-1000, Roland TR-909

7. February 2026

SPARKY

AudioPilz

AudioPilz Dishes the Dirt: What Your Synth REALLY Says About You

Ever wondered if your synth collection is a window into your soul—or just a cry for help? AudioPilz, the meme lord of music tech, takes a sledgehammer to synth stereotypes and exposes the hilarious truths behind your gear choices. From Minilogue mediocrity to modular madness, this video is a roast session for the ages. If you think your setup is unique, prepare for a reality check. Grab your doughnuts and jazz cigarettes—this is synth psychology, AudioPilz style.

Akai MPC Live 3, Akai MPC One, Akai MPC XL, Arturia MiniBrute, Arturia MiniFreak, Arturia Pigments, ASM Hydrasynth, Behringer Model D, Critter & Guitari, Dext, Electro Foster Astral Whip, Elektron Digitakt, Elektron Digitone, Elektron Octatrack, Korg Minilogue, Korg Minilogue XD, Moog Minimoog, Omnisphere, Resonant Circuits Ritual, Roland D-50, Roland JD, Roland Juno, Roland Jupiter-8, Roland JV, Roland MC-8, Roland RE-201, Roland SH-101, Roland SH-32, Roland TB-3, Roland TR-1000, Serum 2, Teenage Engineering OP-1, Vital, Yamaha DX7

30. January 2026

SPARKY

Liam Killen

Liam Killen’s TR-1000: Three Months in the Drum Matrix

Liam Killen’s spent three months locked in a groove bunker with the Roland TR-1000, and he’s finally surfacing to spill the beans. This isn’t your average drum machine review – it’s a deep dive into the twisted, tweakable world of the TR-1000, with all the knob-fiddling, macro-mangling, and workflow head-scratching you’d expect from a box this complex. Liam’s signature clarity meets a machine that’s anything but straightforward, and the result is a tour for producers who want more than just another 4/4 banger. If you think you know drum machines, think again – this one’s got more directions than a

Roland TR-1000

25. January 2026

SPARKY

Bonedo Synthesizers

Bonedo Synthesizers Unleash the Roland TR-1000: Analog Thunder Returns

Bonedo Synthesizers have dropped the straight facts at NAMM 2026, putting the Roland TR-1000 through its paces with zero fluff and all punch. If you thought Roland had forgotten how to make a real analog drum machine, think again—this box is their first analog beast in four decades, and it’s not here to play nice. Expect classic 808 and 909 hits, digital circuit-bending chaos, and some modern tricks that’ll make your DAW sweat. No talking heads, just raw sound and ruthless demo action. If you want to know if this thing slaps, keep reading—because Bonedo’s demo doesn’t mess about.

Roland TR-1000

22. January 2026

SPARKY

Jorb

Jorb Twists the OBNE Parting: Glitch, Grit, and Lo-Fi Mayhem

Jorb is back in the rave bunker, this time with Old Blood Noise Endeavors’ Parting pedal—a lo-fi glitch box that laughs in the face of polite tape emulations. Forget your standard delay and reverb routines; this thing’s a chaos engine built for those who want their sound mangled, not massaged. Jorb’s signature style—equal parts nerdy, irreverent, and hands-on—takes us through every weird corner of Parting’s design, from unpredictable feedback to sample-rate carnage. If you’re after safe, clean sounds, look elsewhere. If you want your synths and drum machines to sound like they’ve been through a toaster-fight, keep reading.

Moog Matriarch, Old Blood Noise Endeavors Parting, Roland D-50, Roland TR-1000, Strymon Volante

28. December 2025

SPARKY

Andrew Huang

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

RILEY

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

RILEY

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

1 2 »