NOTE: This session has limited capacity. Once we reach capacity, you can still join us via the live stream on YouTube. Join electronic music pioneer Kevin Saunderson for a special Roland Cloud Academy workshop celebrating the legacy and future of Roland drum machines. The event features Kevin Saunderson as guest artist and Roland's Dustin Good as workshop host. Broadcast live from Underground Music Academy in Detroit on September 12, 2026, this exclusive session explores the evolution of the iconic TR-909 and its influence on today's rhythm production tools. Attendees will experience live demonstrations, performance techniques, historical context, and deep dives into Roland's latest TR instruments, including the TR-9X circuit bending ACB engine and the TR-1000. Through performance examples and in-depth discussion, Kevin will share creative approaches that helped shape electronic music production, while Dustin explores how modern producers can build on that foundation using the latest Roland technology. The workshop will conclude with a live Q&A session. Topics Covered: • The history and cultural impact of the TR-909 • Performance and programming techniques • Classic drum machine workflow and sound design • The evolution of the TR series • Deep dives into the TR-9X and TR-1000 • Live Q&A with workshop participants
Interactive Workshop Registration Registration for the interactive workshop is limited. Participants who reserve a workshop seat will be able to engage directly with the presenters, ask questions during the session, and take part in the live discussion and Q&A.
Can't join the interactive workshop? A separate watch-only livestream will be available through Roland Cloud Academy, allowing audiences worldwide to experience the event live from Detroit. 
