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A new drum machine is coming soon from Roland, the TR-1000 Rhythm Creator.

Roland has not shared full details yet, but Sweetwater features the new drum machine in its latest catalog, above.

Here’s what they have to say about the new Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator drum machine:

“The Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator marries historic heat, analog presence and digital precision into a polychromic powerhouse, built on the masterfully re-created circuits of the legendary TR-808 and TR-909 drum machines. Its hybrid architecture houses a trio of synth engines, bringing a prismatic palette of FM, PCM and VA possibilities to the TR-1000’s analog foundations, with ACB modeling supplying the coveted circuit-bent sonics of the 8x and 9x models.

Over 2,5000 onboard sounds join a wealth of digital and analog effects, while the suite of classic-to-contemporary connectivity effortlessly integrates the TR-1000 into any arrangement. Add in cutting-edge Morphing performance controls, next-gen TR-REC sequencing, true-stereo re/sampling and an unbridled array of sonic countouring tools, and you’ve only scratched the surface of the TR-1000’s kaleidoscopic capabilities – vintage heart, modern soul and endless exploration waiting to be discovered by you.”

Official details for the Roland TR-1000 Rhythm Creator still to be announced by Roland.

Focusrite’s long-established Scarlett series is one of the most popular lines of audio interfaces in music tech history, and a firm favourite among musicians and producers on a budget, thanks to its combination of reliability and affordability.

The Scarlett line, now on its fourth generation. The deep red aluminium chassis, inspired by the aesthetics of Focusrite’s earlier Red range, has become instantly recognizable. Today, the company has announced that it is outfitting the Scarlett 2i2 interface in a new colour for the first time in recognition of Focusrite’s 40th anniversary.

The Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition reimagines the interface in a shade of blue inspired by the colour of the ISA 110 and 130, two modules designed for Beatles producer Sir George Martin by Focusrite founder Rupert Neve that became the company’s first commercial products.

Along with the classic Focusrite logo on the top of the interface, the Anniversary Edition features graphics based on vintage schematics on its underside. Each unit arrives in a black-and-gold giftbox.

On top of the standard Scarlett software bundle, the Anniversary Edition arrives with three additional plugins that “celebrate 40 years of Focusrite’s pro audio partnerships”. These include Sonnox Voca, an “all-in-one toolkit” for vocal production, Acustica Audio Rust, a vintage-inspired EQ, and Softube Opto Compressor, an LA-2A emulation.

“It’s fitting that we should celebrate the 40th year of the Focusrite brand by adding a limited edition to the fourth-generation Scarlett range,” says Focusrite’s Chairman and Founder Phil Dudderidge OBE.

“In its usual livery, Scarlett acknowledges the original Red Range, which brought colour to the racks of monochrome outboard. This Anniversary Edition is blue, in celebration of our original house colour. Focusrite, in either guise, has always been about bringing colour to the music!”

Released in 2023, the 2i2 is a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface with two remote-controlled mic preamps and two Hi-Z instrument/line inputs, alongside professional-grade 192kHz, 24-bit converters from Focusrite’s flagship RedNet range. The 4th Gen 2i2 saw the introduction of Auto Gain, a features that monitors the incoming signal and automatically adjusts gain to the optimal level.

Key Features:

• Strictly limited edition 2-in, 2-out audio interface
• Exclusive plugins from Sonnox, Softube, and Acustica
• Two ultra-low-noise mic preamps with front-panel line/instrument inputs
• Auto Gain and Clip Safe modes
• Limited-edition, black-and-gold gift box

The Scarlett 2i2 Anniversary Edition is priced at $249.99.

Find out more on Focusrite website.

ReSing lets you turn scratch vocals into professional vocal performances.

Could IK ‘ethical’ ReSing software be a gamechanger for AI voice modelling?

IK Multimedia has just announced its ReSing software. ReSing provides “professional voice modelling for desktop workflows”, this enables you to take a basic scratch vocal and turn it into something ready for release. Its “advanced” AI tech promises to capture the timbre, tone and expression of real artists, and to have been trained “ethically”.

The end result, we’re told, is “ultra-natural vocal performances that are indistinguishable from live recording sessions.

IK Multimedia says that ReSing wins out against its cloud-based rivals by enabling you to do all processing on your computer. It also enables you to model your own voice for personal use or for leasing out for profit.

We’re assured that ReSing can work its magic on pretty much any vocal track – even one recorded on your phone, for example. Up to 25 different voice models are provided, and there are also up to 25 instrument models to play with.

ReSing works both standalone and as a plugin, with ARA support meaning that, providing you’ve got an ARA-compatible DAW, you can make your vocal edits and tweak effects (Dynamics, EQ, Reverb, and Pitch Correction) from within your main music production environment. You can tweak the style of your vocal to suit the genre you’re working in, and even combine the timbre and accent of two models to create your own custom voices.

Features:

• Replace vocal takes with professional-quality performances
• Adjust vocal energy, tone, and style, even blend and mod voices
• Turn any recording – even from your phone – into a studio-quality vocal
• Sing basslines, riffs, and hooks, then convert them into real instruments
• Create unlimited voice models to share or license
• Up to 25 Voice and 25 Instrument models included
• Supports models in English and Spanish, with more to come
• Full DAW integration with ARA support
• Desktop native, so no uploading or internet required
• One-time perpetual license, no subscription or lock-in
• Import voice RVC models from popular open communities
• Explore a growing catalog of partner voices and “hire” as needed

ReSing is set for release in late October 2025 and, will be available in three versions.
ReSing is available at special preorder prices:

• ReSing Free – Free – Includes 2 voices, 2 instruments, 2 user models and RVC imports.
• ReSing – $/€89.99* (reg. $129.99) – Includes 10 voices, 10 instruments, 10 user models and RVC imports.
• ReSing MAX – $/€149.99* (reg. $199.99) – Includes 25 voices, 25 instruments, 25 user models and unlimited RVC imports.

Find out more on the IK Multimedia website.