You may not know the 808 drum machine, but you have definitely heard it: the original Roland TR-808 was the first programmable drum machine and has been a mainstay of electronic music ever since.

NAMM 2025: Roland Corp, a long-term enabler of the hybrid acoustic/electronic drum set community, is showcasing the next generation of its highly-respected drum triggers at NAMM 2025, and look, ma, no ...

Taking advantage of these capabilities can make a drum machine an excellent hub for a wider studio setup. Take Behringer’s Roland-inspired RD-8 and RD-9, for example. Each offers USB ...