Roland just made syncing Serato and TR drum machines automatic

The hybrid DJ set keeps getting fresh nudges. Now, Roland and Serato have added easy, automatic sync over USB for the TR-8, TR-8S, and the Boutique Series TR-08 and TR-09 drum machines.

No new products, but Roland celebrates #808day with free gear updates

Roland now routinely enjoy the fact that August 8 is “808” day. But we aren’t seeing new product announcements today as in some past years. What you get instead is a bunch of updates for existing gear. Here they are in one place so you can see what’s relevant to you.

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2018

Roland TR-8S hands-on: a more playable, powerful drum machine

Roland today unveils the TR-8S, an updated take on the AIRA TR-8 drum machine. We’ve been testing it – and it looks like exactly the sequel we all wanted.

Peter Kirn - March 5, 2018

Roland quietly made their DJ controllers into live-hybrid machines

Peter Kirn - February 9, 2018

Roland updates AIRA TR-8 so it can trigger samples, MIDI gear

Peter Kirn - August 8, 2017

Roland and Serato made a monster DJ controller that does everything

Peter Kirn - September 9, 2016

Roland’s New AIRA Mixer is a Performance Tool For All Your Gear

Peter Kirn - January 22, 2015

Roland Digs Into Original 707, 727 to Expand AIRA

- December 12, 2014

Watch Elektron and Roland AIRA Sing, Live: Dark, Dubby Techno by Phelios [Video, Listen]

- August 16, 2014

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