From the TR-808’s legendary sub-bass to modern FL Studio workflows, producers are constantly refining their 808s for clarity, punch, and versatility. Success comes from more than just picking a sample ...

Distorted 808s are the heartbeat of phonk, giving it that raw, chest-thumping energy fans love. From sine wave synthesis to multi-stage distortion, producers use careful layering, saturation, and ...

The Roland TR-808 drum machine was one of the most influential electronic instruments of all time, and now it's got a worthy successor in the shape of the TR-1000. The Roland TR-1000 is the first ...

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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, ...

Summary XLARGE collaborated with Roland on a new collection honoring the TR-808 machine The capsule features a reversible military jacket and tees with TR-808 graphics A mesh snapback with a ...

The company celebrated the TR-808’s 45th anniversary with global parties, limited-edition sneakers and a new animated series featuring Hip-Hop legends. Roland kicked off its 45th anniversary ...

Today is August 8, and you know what that means: it's the music tech world's annual excuse to sing the praises of history's most iconic drum machine. This year, the legendary Roland TR-808 turns 45, ...

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Check out the new skater sneakers inspired by the iconic 808 drum machine. By Rudie Obias All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a ...