TR Workshop: 909 to 1000 with Kevin Saunderson

Dustin Good

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English

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NOTE: Spaces in this online session have all been booked. You can still join us via the live stream on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QZxqHSRKpkJoin 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 RegistrationRegistration for the interactive workshop is limited. Participants who reserve a workshop seat will be able to interact with presenters through the live chat, ask questions during the session, and join the discussion and Q&A in real time.

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.

Dustin Good

Dustin Good is a Product Manager at Roland Americas, overseeing samplers, drum machines, tabletop synthesizers, and DJ equipment, with extensive experience in the music industry as both a product specialist and active musician. His work is grounded in the belief that electronic instruments should inspire exploration and personal expression, with a strong emphasis on education and making music technology approachable.