Roland has released a new drum machine, the TR-1000, which combines analog and digital elements and features built-in sampling. The TR-1000 is seen as a follow-up to Roland's famous drum machines from the 1980s and its first analog drum machine in over 40 years. Its release has drawn attention from other manufacturers, with Polyend unveiling a rival drum machine, suggesting the TR-1000 may face competition in the market.