Roland has revived the classic TR-808 for its Boutique line
Today, Roland announced it has brought back its iconic drum machine, the TR-808, for its Boutique line. The new iteration, now called the TR-08, is a “detailed and faithful replica” of the original, updated in a more compact size with a few new features.
In addition to all the TR-808’s original functionalities, the TR-08 has added some tweaks. The new Boutique version now has a track-selectable trigger for working with additional instruments and modular gear, an LED display for greater control over tempo and shuffle, the ability to control compression / gain / tune with instruments, and an increased number of sequencer sub-steps to 16 for detailed drum patterns and rolls. The TR-08 can be powered by battery or USB, supports audio and…
