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Roland TR-909 legacy celebrations

Overview

Roland Corporation is holding events to commemorate the legacy of the TR-909 Rhythm Composer. The celebration includes a live workshop at the Underground Music Academy in Detroit on September 12th, featuring techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson and Roland’s Dustin Good. This workshop aims to demonstrate the transition from the original TR-909 to the TR-1000, covering new 9X engines and techniques such as sequencing and sound shaping.

Additionally, Roland plans to premiere a new installment of its animated series, ‘The Rhythm Creators,’ on September 9th, which focuses on the TR-909 and features narration by Saunderson.

Entities

Roland Corporation · TR‑808 Rhythm Composer · NTS Radio · Nick Dwyer · Shy One

Timeline

9 days ago

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Sources

christinanewberry.com · mia.org.uk · musicinstrumentnews.co.uk