Tr 909

The influence of the TR-909 drum machine is still heard—and felt—nearly four decades after it was launched. Now, the 909 is available as a software plug-in, delivering the speaker-pummeling power of the original with new features that extend its sonic capabilities and make programming faster and more fluid.

The TR-909 Software Rhythm Composer is here. Following hot on the heels of the legendary TR-808, Roland Cloud is proud to bring you the software adaption of one of the most recognizable instruments in electronic dance music, the TR-909 Rhythm Composer! Analog-Digital Hybrid, Before It Was Even a Thing.

In 1983, Roland followed the massively influential TR-808 with the TR-909. Only around 10,000 were made, but the influence of this machine is heard, and felt, to this very day. Digital samples of “real drums” had become fashionable, but these sounds were not tweakable and, let’s be honest, still didn’t sound like real drums.

A tribute to the heralds of American electronic music of the 80s and 90s, Homework, the first album produced in “bedroom producer” mode by Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, immediately caused a sensation when it was released in early 1997, carried by hits like Da Funk (their first track released two years earlier on the Scottish label Soma), Revolution 909 (a direct reference to the legendary house and techno rhythm machine, the TR-909), Burnin', Teachers (which cites Paul Johnson, Louie Vega, Green Velvet, Joey Beltram) or Around the World, passed down to posterity with the clip by Michel Gondry. The Dafts, in addition to this live from 1997 swung without warning on Twitch, accompany this reissue of a dozen remixes, all released in the wake of the album between 1997 and 1998, but only on vinyl.

Authentic recreations of LEGENDARY Roland analog and digital synthesizers.

Imagine the dream of owning a studio filled with the most influential Drum Machines of our time. Imagine having instant access to the TRUE authentic sound of the iconic TR-909, 808, 606, 707, CR-78, Linndrum, Drumtraks, Drumulator, OB-DX and many others. Imagine a world where this dream becomes reality…

Authentic recreations of LEGENDARY Roland analog and digital synthesizers.

Spark is an innovative drum production solution. Its cutting-edge sound library, multiple synthesis engines and advanced sequencing features will inspire your beat-making like never before.

Spark is an innovative drum production solution. Its cutting-edge sound library, multiple synthesis engines and advanced sequencing features will inspire your beat-making like never before.

Electro is our electronic rhythm orchestrator featuring some of the world's greatest drum machines, all packaged in an innovative beatmaker with sound design controls.