Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer
A capable drum machine for hands-on beat-making.
Roland drum machines
About Roland
Roland (maker of the legendary TR-808 & TR-909, and the modern TR range). In our line-up, Roland sits in the premium bracket of the drum machine market.
We've reviewed 4 Roland drum machines, each scored and ranked on merit so you can see how the range compares at a glance.
Our top-rated Roland pick is the Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer (our score 9.3/10).
Our Roland drum machines reviews
Roland TR-08 Rhythm Composer
A capable drum machine for hands-on beat-making.
Roland TR-6S Rhythm Performer
A capable drum machine (sampling, portable) for hands-on beat-making.
Roland TR-06 Boutique
A capable drum machine (portable) for hands-on beat-making.
Choosing a Roland drum machine
When choosing a Roland drum machine, focus on the features that matter for how you'll actually use it rather than the badge. For the full rundown of what to look for, see our Best Drum Machines guide, or compare all drum machines by brand.