Well, the new AIRA series was released today after a lot of buzz. I really like them, even though they are not analogue. Sounds pretty close the real deal, and the new System 1 seem interesting. However, a TR8, thats the first I guess;)
 
http://www.roland.co.uk/aira

I think the EDM crowd will love it.

Well, all the "analog" snobs at Gearslutz already hate it....without even trying it!
Lotta Cool-Aid consumed over there...

any word on priving of all these different devices?
 
I am always a little leary when the words Roland and new hardware are said together.  Roland hasn't had the greatest track record of late.
 
hopefully they put a lot into these devices and they are great and useful.  wait and see I guess.  SYSTEM-1 looks interesting but until I can do hands on demo, I'll hold out judgment.

Street price (so far):
 
SYSTEM-1 US$599
TR-8 Rhythm Performer US$499 
TB-3 Touch Bassline US$299
VT-3 Voice Transformer US$199

yikes.  I think I'll wait for black Friday or Christmas and see what the reviews say and support is looking like.

My TR-8 not in yet but to have a little peace of history in a new box...that in it self is worth the money.
 
 
 

Only space-aliens from another planet may like it perhaps.
 
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/manufacturer/Roland/Aira/?adpos=1t1&creative=43053387001&device=c&network=s&matchtype=b&gclid=CN-auv_21LwCFe1cMgodKEUA-Q
 
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