That unmistakeable thump is called an ‘808 bass’. The kick drum is often distorted, filtered and pitched to make ‘trap’ music. ![]() It still left a legacy much like the famous Amen Break, sounds from the 808 have spawned entire genres spanning decades and even individual drum hits have become ubiquitous! 808 Bass The TR-808 was a commercial failure for Roland as fewer than 12,000 were ever sold. So in 1983 Roland ended production since semiconductor changes made it impossible to purchase faulty transistors, essential for its hardware design. ![]() Roland’s TR-808 Rhythm Composer is possibly the best known drum machine of all time, featuring on untold records old and new. Unbelievably they weren’t popular at the time! ![]() The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer, often referred to as ‘the 808’, is an iconic drum machine released by Roland in 1980 and discontinued in 1983.
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