Roland has launched a sale on its official TR-808 plugin, the company’s own software recreation of the legendary rhythm machine.
This article covers the latest TR-808 sale information along with an overview of what the plugin offers. It is updated whenever a new sale starts, so feel free to use it as a reference.
1. Latest TR-808 Sale Information
The following sale is currently running for the TR-808.
JUPITER-8 & TR-808 Sale: Until August 31, 2026
- Roland “JUPITER-8” – An 8-voice analog polysynth that recreates the 1981 classic at circuit level.
- Roland “TR-808” – A drum machine that reproduces analog circuit behavior and adds an expanded sequencer.
2. What Is the Roland TR-808?
The TR-808 is a full software recreation of the legendary rhythm machine “Roland TR-808” that first appeared in 1980. Using Roland’s proprietary Analog Circuit Behavior (ACB) technology, which precisely emulates the behavior of the original analog circuitry, the plugin faithfully reproduces the sound and feel of the hardware inside a digital environment.
Every sound and behavior has been perfectly rebuilt within the plugin – the distinctive snare, hi-hats and cowbell, plus the deep low-end kick that has been used on hit records around the world. On top of that, new sound-design possibilities have been added to suit modern production styles, including per-part tuning and decay adjustment as well as overdrive on the internal circuitry.
The evolved step sequencer deserves particular attention. Each drum part gets its own dedicated track, making programming more intuitive and much smoother. With per-pattern variations, detailed timing adjustment and seamless DAW integration, it handles the wide range of rhythm-making demanded by any genre.
It also includes integration features for Roland hardware such as the TR-8S and TR-08, enabling a production workflow that crosses the boundary between software and hardware.
Key Features
- Faithful recreation of the Roland TR-808 (analog circuit modeling via ACB technology)
- Tuning, decay and overdrive adjustment available for each individual part
- Expanded step sequencer with a dedicated lane for every sound
- Eight variation settings per pattern
- Drag-and-drop support for audio and MIDI patterns
- Flams, sub-steps and soft hits for fine-grained expression
- Per-part “last step” and shuffle settings
- Hardware integration with the Roland TR-8S and TR-08 (pattern transfer and control)
3. Where to Buy the Roland TR-808
The Roland TR-808 is available from the following stores.