The sequencer on the 808, a row of 16 color-coded buttons, offered artists a way to store beats they programmed. Courtesy of Roland Even if you don't know the Roland TR-808 drum machine by name, ...
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“Let's go back to the mid-'80s where dance music began”: Your guide to creating a classic house track from scratch
Recently, we detailed the amazing history of house and acid house music here, and it's quite a story. Just a few producers and DJs in Chicago started experimenting with old Roland gear back in the ...
In 2018 Roland introduced the TR-8S drum machine and instantly won the heart of my colleague Roberto Baldwin. Then, last year it resurrected its MC line of grooveboxes, and launched the portable, ...
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Those of you who miss the classic Roland TR-808 drum machine may be cheered to find out that the ...
As with so many music genres, there are conflicting stories about how and who started it, but with house music, there is one ...
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