The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer, commonly known as the 808, is a drum machine manufactured by Roland Corporation between 1980 and 1983. It was one of the first drum machines to allow users to program rhythms instead of using preset patterns.

The TR-808 software instrument integrates seamlessly with our TR-8S Rhythm Performer and TR-08 Roland Boutique hardware. Import TR-8S patterns into the TR-808 plug-in and create beats in your DAW and send them back to the hardware.

In collaboration with New Balance to commemorate #808DAY in 2024, the Tiago Lemos NM808 x Roland pays homage to the legendary drum machine with a design that intersects music, skateboarding, and street style.

2 天之前 · The Roland TR-808 Drum Machine, commonly referred to as the “808,” has a storied place in music history. Despite its ultimate rise to iconic status in the decades following its initial release, the 808 experienced significant challenges that nearly led to its total failure. This article explores the fascinating narrative of the 808—from ...

With its warm toned strip of colorful sequencing buttons and tweakable banks of knobs, the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer is quite possibly the most iconic drum machine of all time. Featuring a booming kick, sharp snare, tunable toms and a variety of percussion elements, the 808 is capable of creating and sequencing complete rhythm tracks.

The TR-808 is simple, warm and brimming with character. With a timeless appeal and a never-ending discography, the 808 sound is still in demand today across a variety of musical genres. And these iconic drum sounds can now be yours, thanks to Roland’s technology “ACB”.

The TR-808 was in many ways a living and breathing studio unto itself. Tadao Kikumoto, with an early prototype of the legendary TR-808 drum machine. Courtesy Roland

Discover the history and legacy of the Roland TR-808, the iconic analog drum machine behind countless music classics spanning hip hop, dance, pop and more.

2024年5月31日 · Today we’re looking back at eight tracks that have carried the torch for the TR808 since its introduction in 1980, exploring how Roland’s accidental classic has inspired new genres and certainly asserted itself as one of the most seminal pieces of music gear of all time.

2023年8月8日 · Groove-based music like hip-hop and various electronic genres wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for drum machines — and the Roland TR-808 is the drum machine that started the revolution. It wasn’t the first drum machine, nor did it provide the most realistic drum sounds — …