Happy 808 day to us all!

Roland have announced the release of two new, lower-priced versions of their iconic 808 drum machine and 101 synth, plus a standalone sampler based on their SP-404.

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The three products, an update on the legendary TR-808 and SH-101A, plus a new portable sampler based on the SP-404A, are the latest in Roland’s relatively new ’boutique line’ which merges the company’s instruments, many of which have been discontinued, with a more affordable price point.

The TR-08 is modelled after their TR-808 drum machine, and comes in the classic 808 colour way. New features include a sequencer with 16 steps, and 16 sub-steps, indepndent trigger out track, compression/gain/tune for instruments and a selectable modified “long decay” bass drum.

Watch Juan Atkins, Jimmy Jam, Egyptian Lover, DJ Jazzy Jeff and more take it for a spin:

The SH-01A is modelled after their SH-101 monosynth, and comes in three colours: silver, plus a limited edition blue and red version. The sounds of the 101 have been recreated with ‘Analog Circuit Behaviour technology’. New features include four-voice polyphonic mode, 64 preset patches and 64 sequencer patters.

Finally the SP-40A is an update on their SP-404 sampler, featuring 16-bit linear sampling, a pattern sequencer with new shuffle feature and SD-card compatibility.

The TR-08 and SH-01A will retail for $349 each, no word on pricing of the SP-404A yet.

Head to Roland’s site for more info, and check out a full rundown of specs for each product below.

(Via Resident Advisor.)

TR-08:

Pattern, Intro/Fill-In: 16 Bank (12×16 Pattern, 4×16 Intro/Fill-In)

16 steps with 16 sub steps

BD: BASS DRUM

SD: SNARE DRUM

LC: LOW CONGA, LT: LOW TOM

MC: MID CONGA, MT: MID TOM

HC: HI CONGA, HT: HI TOM

CL: CLAVES, RS: RIM SHOT

MA: MARACAS, CP: HAND CLAP

CB: COW BELL

CY: CYMBAL

OH: OPEN HI HAT

CH: CLOSED HI HAT

VOLUME knob

START/STOP button

TEMPO knob

BANK/TEMPO/SHUFFLE button

FINE/VALUE knob

mode selector knob (PATTERN CLEAR, PATTERN WRITE 1st PART/2nd PART, MANUAL PLAY, RHYTHM TRACK PLAY, COMPOSE)

INSTRUMENT/TRACK selector knob

CLEAR button

BASIC VARIATION selector switch and indicator

AUTO FILL IN selector knob

TRIGGER OUT track select button

ACCENT LEVEL knob

Instrument LEVEL knob (all instruments)

TONE control knob (BD, SD, CY)

DECAY control knob (BD, CY, OH)

SNAPPY control knob (SD)

TUNING control knob (LC/LT, MC/MT, HC/HT)

Voice selector switch (LC/LT, MC/MT, HC/HT, CL/RS, MA/CP)

PRE-SCALE selector switch

STEP button (1-16) and indicator

I/F VARIATION switch

TAP button

MENU/SUB STEP button

1st PART/2nd PART indicator

Compressor

7 segments, 4 characters (LED)

TRIGGER OUT jack: mono miniature phone type

PHONES jack: stereo miniature phone type

OUTPUT jack: stereo miniature phone type

MIX IN jack: stereo miniature phone type

MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors

USB port: Micro-B type (Audio, MIDI)

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4

Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4

USB bus power

500 mA (USB bus power)

Expected battery life under continuous use

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours

* This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.

Width

308 mm

Depth

130 mm

Height

51 mm

1.3 kg

SH-01A

Maximum Polyphony: 4 voices

Assign Mode: MONO/UNISON/POLY/CHORD

Sound Patch: 64

Sequencer Pattern: 64

VOLUME knob

Ribbon controllers C1, C2

RATE indicator and slider

WAVE FORM select knob

MOD depth slider

RANGE select knob

PULSE WIDTH slider

LFO/MAN/ENV select switch

PULSE level slider

SAW level slider

SUB OSC level slider

SUB OSC select slider

NOISE level slider

FREQ: cutoff frequency slider

RES: resonance slider

ENV: envelope depth slider

MOD: modulation depth slider

KYBD: key follow slider

ENV/GATE select switch

GATE+TRIG/GATE/LFO select switch

A: attack time slider

D: decay time slider

S: sustain level slider

R: release time slider

TRANSPOSE switch (L/M/H)

VCO BENDER sens slider

VCF BENDER sens slider

LFO MOD slider

PORTAMENTO select switch (AUTO/OFF/ON)

PORTAMENTO time knob

MENU switch and indicator

1/LOAD switch and indicator

2/PLAY switch and indicator

3/DOWN switch and indicator

4/U&D switch and indicator

5/UP switch and indicator

6/HOLD switch and indicator

7/KEY TRANSPOSE switch and indicator

8 switch and indicator

Power switch

100 steps

4 notes (Polyphonic)

Arpeggio:

DOWN/U&D/UP

1 OCT/2 OCT

7 segments, 4 characters (LED)

CV OUT jack: mono miniature phone type

GATE OUT jack: mono miniature phone type

EXT CLK IN jack: mono miniature phone type

PHONES jack: stereo miniature phone type

OUTPUT jack: stereo miniature phone type

MIX IN jack: stereo miniature phone type

MIDI (IN, OUT) connectors

USB port: Micro-B type (Audio, MIDI)

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery (AA, HR6) x 4

Alkaline battery (AA, LR6) x 4

USB bus power

500 mA (USB bus power)

Rechargeable Ni-MH battery: Approx. 6 hours

* This can vary depending on the specifications of the batteries, capacity of the batteries, and the conditions of use.

Width 300 mm

Depth 128 mm

Height 46 mm

965 g