Music production software

TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer

The TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer is a detailed replica of the legendary TR-808—one of the most revered and sought-after electronic musical instruments of all time. Our plug-in recreation delivers all the boom, snap, and sizzle of the original hardware, plus modern enhancements for more sound design choices and faster beatmaking.

· Authentic recreation of the TR-808 Rhythm Composer using ACB technology
· Detailed interface gives the feel of working with the vintage hardware
· Individual instrument gain lets you overdrive the internal circuitry for different flavors and styles
· Classic TR-REC sequencer expanded with individual drum instrument lanes and additional articulations
· Adjustable flams, sub steps, and soft hits create detailed fills and ratcheted sequences
· Per-instrument last step and shuffle settings for intricate timing and complex meters
· Eight variations per pattern for interesting sequences and easy arranging
· Drag and drop audio or MIDI patterns directly from the plug-in to your DAW
· VST3, AU, and AAX compatibility and native support for Apple silicon
· Included with Roland Cloud Pro (via Pro Selector) and Ultimate memberships
· Also available as a Lifetime Key purchase

The TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer is available with Roland Cloud Pro (via Pro Selector) and Ultimate memberships or a Lifetime Key purchase. Roland Cloud is also home to software versions of other vintage Roland instruments plus ZENOLOGY, ZENOLOGY FX, Zenbeats, and other inspiring music tools to back your creative journeys.

Try the TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer for free with a Roland Cloud 30-day trial membership.

Introducing Producer Toolkit: Hip-Hop  

Roland and hip-hop are inexorably linked. The Producer Toolkit: Hip-Hop offers a historic sonic palette of instruments and samples to elevate your beats and diversify your productions. Get the legendary TR-808 and SH-101 software instruments and ten sample packs filled with one-shots, loops, live instrument samples, and rhythms.   

The Producer Toolkit: Hip-Hop contains the TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer and SH-101 Software Synthesizer. Plus, you get the Drill Trap, Lo-Fi Trap, Trap, 808 Grooves, 808 Miami Bass, Royal Drill, Lo-fi Chilled Hip-Hop, Lo-Fi Smoke, Samurai Swords, and Basement Music sample packs.  

Purchase the Producer Toolkit: Hip-Hop Lifetime Key bundle for $299 (USD) today. That's a $499 (USD) value—no membership required. Here's what's inside:  

Chase the Boom  

The TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer is a point-to-point replica of the legendary TR-808—one of the most revered and sought-after electronic musical instruments ever. The 808 is a hallmark of every era of hip-hop music, and the Roland Cloud plug-in recreation delivers all the original hardware's boom, snap, and sizzle. In addition, TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer features modern enhancements for additional sound design choices and faster beatmaking.  

Basses and Leads for Days  

The SH-101 Software Synthesizer is a faithful reproduction of the game-changing SH-101 monosynth. Powered by advanced circuit-level modeling, the plug-in flawlessly recreates the original's inspiring analog sound that shaped decades of electronic music styles. Get ready for thick low-end and cutting lead sounds that will make your beats get heads bobbing. 

All Hip-Hop All the Time  

Roland Cloud Sample Packs are premium collections of royalty-free WAV files for sample-based music production. Crafted by top sound designers, each Sample Pack focuses on a specific genre and includes a variety of musical phrase loops, drum loops, and one-shots to generate ideas and help you build pro tracks fast. These ten packs run the gamut from trap and Miami bass to lo-fi, boom bap, and much more. Chase a particular hip-hop style or construct something altogether original.  

What are Producer Toolkits?  

Producer Toolkits are hand-selected Lifetime Key collections for producers, songwriters, and musicians. Each bundle is carefully curated with genre-specific instruments, patch collections, and sample packs to streamline your creative workflow so you can focus on making music.  

How to Download  

Download Roland Cloud Manager  

Sign up for a FREE Roland Account (sign in if you already have one)  

Click the Offers tab to purchase Producer Toolkit: Hip-Hop  

Internet high-five! Now download the instruments and sample packs in your Producer Toolkit and start making music 

Your free Roland Account also includes access to our flagship synthesizer, ZENOLOGY Lite, and our music creation app, Zenbeats.   

Try all the instruments and content in the Producer Toolkit: Hip-Hop for free with a Roland Cloud 30-day trial membership.

Producer Toolkit: Hip-Hop

JUPITER-B POLY KEY

Samples

Indie & Folk Guitar Demo

Bring the timeless sounds of classic synthesis to your music with SYSTEM-100 Solid by Van Derand, a sterling patch collection for Roland’s recreation of the vintage SYSTEM-100.

The mighty, semi-modular SYSTEM-100 is a true powerhouse of a synth, and this clean and elegant patch collection fully leverages its unique sonic footprint. Packed with everything from warm basses and gentle leads to versatile sequences and mysterious special effects, there’s plenty of fuel to elevate compositions in any genre.

Download SYSTEM-100 Solid today—available with Roland Cloud Ultimate and Pro memberships or a Lifetime Key purchase.

LD - Misty

BS - Sub

Harness the raw power of Roland’s JUPITER-8 with our Return to JUPITER sound pack. With colossal pads, cutting leads, earth-shattering basses, and gorgeous strings these 32 ZC1 presets pay homage to the one-of-a-kind tonality of Roland’s flagship analog synth.

Download Zenbeats today!
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Zenbeats Return To Jupiter Sound Pack Demo

Take our digital legend into new sonic realms with the D-50 Don Solaris Collection, a carefully curated assortment of sounds for Roland’s DCB recreation of the D-50.

Veteran sonic technician and Roland enthusiast Don Solaris crafts unique techno-inspired tones that serve as an exposé into the seemingly limitless sound design capabilities of the D-50. Use the stuttering stabs, evolving pads, and nostalgic keys in this collection to frame any genre with truly unique aural architecture.

Download D-50 Don Solaris Collection today—available with Roland Cloud Ultimate and Pro memberships or a Lifetime Key purchase.

Trance Lead 94

Utilize the full breadth of a synth legend with JUPITER-8 Poly Key from sound designer Francis Preve, an essential patch collection for the JUPITER-8 Model Expansion for ZENOLOGY and compatible ZEN-Core hardware.

One of the most famous polysynths of all time shines in this illustrious collection of tones by Francis Preve. Channel quintessential JUPITER sounds like “Pretty Polly” and “Profiteer,” or wade into uncharted waters with spooky plucks and keys like “Nuwave Wiggler” and “Funk Transistor.” Using these multifaceted presets, you can easily add sonic elegance to tracks in any genre.

Download JUPITER-8 Poly Key today—available with Roland Cloud Pro and Ultimate memberships or a Lifetime Key purchase.

Classic Saw Stab

Mongolian Voices - Ancient Phrases for HALion will invoke magic with mysterious voices from beyond, delivering your compositions into strange, unknown places and enticing you to break free from all inhibitions. Tapping into the shamanic sounds of traditional Mongolian singing, the three categories — Female, Male and Male Throat — include the traditional long song, loudly sung from the mountain tops to evoke the vast, open spaces of the Mongolian steppe, and the famous throat singing which uses guttural vibrations and circular breathing to create an alien, otherworldly sound.

01 Tales From Afar - Simon Schrenk

Cinematic Textures 1 Demo

Runnin'

LZARUS - TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer Demo 1

LZARUS - TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer Demo 2

The SH-101 Software Synthesizer is an ultra-detailed replica of the famous Roland SH-101. Powered by advanced circuit-level modeling, the plug-in perfectly recreates the original's inspiring analog sounds, which have shaped decades of electronic music styles.

SH - 101 Software Synthesizer Sound Demo - Sunrise by Daisuke Tanabe

SH - 101 Software Synthesizer Sound Demo - Month Old by Hisashi Saito

GALAXIAS brings 50 years of legendary Roland synths and drum machines together into one powerful Super Instrument. Access thousands of iconic sounds and freely combine authentic Roland instruments from vintage to modern. Explore supermassive GALAXIAS Scenes filled with intricate layers and deep macro controls. And discover exciting new worlds with infinite creative possibilities.

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Forest Chase - Tilman Sillescu

Boss mix for all my Boss Babes <3 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY!
xo Sara

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Roland Cloud TR-808 Demo

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SyncBeats - TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer Demo

Crafted by sound designer Mike Frade of Raw Loops, TR-808 Dark Techno features 32 patterns and 32 kits for Roland’s software recreation of the iconic TR-808 drum machine.

TR-808 Dark Techno combines melodic percussion with club-thumping distortion for a taste of the dark side. Inspired by the ever-evolving world of Berlin Techno, Mike Frade has crafted 32 unique rhythms and 32 brain-rattling kits to infuse your backbeats with midnight magic.

MF 808 01

TR-808 Dark Techno Demo

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Roland Cloud is an evolving cloud-based suite of software synthesizers, drum machines, and sampled instruments for modern creators. Team Roland Cloud is our vibrant, worldwide community of music makers and producers—all developing and sharing innovative sounds. https://www.roland.com/us/promos/about_roland_cloud/