Roland + Supreme Mashup on JU-06A & TR-08 White Special Editions
Roland has teamed up with American fashion brand Supreme on special editions of two instruments from its Boutique line, the JU-06A synthesizer and TR-08 drum machine.
The Supreme-branded versions of Roland’s Boutique synth and drum machine form part of the brand’s Spring/Summer collection for 2024.
Both devices arrive in a new white colourway, and the JU-06A (paired with the K25m optional keyboard) has the Supreme logo emblazoned across its control panel, which may threatens to make the synth difficult to use, in our opinion. The TR-08 features a more reasonably-sized logo in its top-right corner.
Roland’s Boutique range aims to capture the spirit of historic instruments from the company’s history in a modern and affordable package. In terms of features, these units are the same as the originals. The JU-06A is inspired by the Juno-106 and Juno-60, sought-after vintage synths manufactured by Roland in the ’80s, while the TR-08 is modelled on the TR-808 drum machine.
Supreme is a well-known brand in the world of streetwear; the company makes accessories and skateboards as well as clothing, and regularly collaborates with other brands on crossover products such as the special edition Boutiques.
While Roland hasn’t officially confirmed the collaboration, the products are visible on Supreme website as part of its Spring/Summer 2024 collection. Supreme say that the Spring/Summer 2024 collection goes on sale on Thursday 15th February, 17th in Japan & South Korea. We’ve no word on pricing, and as is the case with all Supreme products, availability will be limited.
This isn’t the first time Roland’s released special versions of its products in partnership with well-known tastemakers; last year, the manufacturer put out a limited edition SP-404 MKII in collaboration with LA-based record label Stones Throw.
