he TR-909 from Roland is already 40 years old this year. In 1983, Roland presented the successor to the no less legendary TR-808. To offer more expressiveness and control, Roland engineers decided to take a hybrid approach with the 909: customizable analog circuitry for the kick, snare, clap and toms; digital samples for the cymbals. With its unique sound and inspiring sequencer, the TR-909 achieved cult status with the beginning of the Techno wave at the
