Key Specifications and Features Comparison
| Aspect | TR-808 (1980) | TR-1000 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Sound Generation | Fully analog subtractive synthesis (12 voices) | 16 analog circuits recreating 808/909 voices + digital (ACB, FM, VA, PCM, sampling) |
| 808 Voices Included | All original: BD, SD, LT/MT/HT, LC/MC/HC, RS/CP, CL/MA/CB, CY, OH/CH | BD, SD, LT/HT (tunable for MT), RS, CP, CH/OH, CY, CB (no congas/claves/maracas—use digital) |
| Parameter Extensions | Limited (e.g., no BD tuning) | Expanded: BD tuning, longer decays, velocity response, more headroom/dynamics |
| Sound Character | Lo-fi, characterful (age/variations affect sound) | Very close but often crisper/punchier; some say originals have subtle edge |
| Sequencer | 32 patterns, 768 measures, basic step programming | Advanced TR-REC with off-grid timing, real-time controls, Morph slider, snapshots |
| Sampling/Extras | None | Full stereo sampler (64GB, 2,000 presets), time-stretch, slicing, effects |
| Effects/Processing | Individual levels/accents | Per-track compressor/filter/EQ, analog drive/filter, master FX, sidechain |
| I/O & Integration | DIN Sync, triggers, individual outs | MIDI, USB audio/MIDI, CV/Gate, 10 outs, app control |
| Price (launch) | ~$1,195 (1980) → ~$4,500 adjusted for inflation | $2,699 USD |