If you've ever dreamed of getting your hands on the real thing, as part of the celebrations, Roland have also made the TR-808 DAW plug-in free to download on Roland's website for the whole of August.Ĭheck out the playlist and the documentary below.Įarlier this year, the Roland TR-808 was inducted into the NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame. Its an effects processor with a pretty wide range of sound design possibilities, but its 8-bit conversion. To celebrate the milestone, Roland have released a mini-documentary on Youtube entitled Building the Beat: Inside Legendary Roland TR-808 Tracks, featuring the likes of Carl Craig, Arthur Baker, A Guy Called Gerald, and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. There's also a Spotify 808 40-year playlist featuring tracks made with an 808, with music from Kanye West, Felix Da Housecat, and Jamie XX. OTO Biscuit is a unique and very flexible machine. This drum kit is highly suitable for trap and hip-hop beats. Everyone from Marvin Gaye, Rick Rubin to the LCD Soundsystem has used this holy grail for a drum machine. The TR-808 has been used in all genres since it’s release in 1980 and is still used because of its cult status.

Hands down, one of the most popular drum machine ever created.

Beloved by musicians and producers the world. The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer, commonly known as the 808, was manufactured between 19, and the legendary drum machine has contributed to music from the likes of Beastie Boys, Marvin Gaye, and Public Enemy. The Ultimate 808 Drum Pack contains a massive variety of samples from the classic 808 drum. Roland TR-808 is the classic of the classics. After creating a monumental shift in the sound of music, the 808 has continued to shape and define entire genres.

Roland will celebrate the TR-808 drum machine's 40th birthday this year.

Tr-808 drum kit