In 2018 on 808 day, Roland paired up with craft-brewing companies to create the BR-808 - a collaborative effort between DevilCraft in Tokyo, Mondo Brewing Company in London and Melvin Brewing in Washington State.Ĭheck the microsite here and watch the video below. The Roland TR-808 and TR-909 are iconic drum machines that powered a ton of the music from the 80s and 90s. Expect to find some of the finest 808s, claps, crashes, extras, fx, hi hats, hits, kicks, open hats, percs, presets (FL Studio States for Nexus. or more specifically the 808 sound, is used everywhere in popular music to the. Known for his distinct 808s and drum samples, this pack will not leave you disappointed if you’re cooking up some trap beats. As it was just noted, this all comes from the Roland TR-808 drum machine.
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Legendary New York hip-hop producer Larry Smith's personal Rhythm Composer was hailed as having "that sound", and was used on tracks by Beastie Boys, Run DMC and Whodini. This free drum kit was inspired by the signature sounds of Metro Boomin.
The kit is also taken to Los Angeles and 1500 Sound Academy, where a future generation of producers are shown the original TR-808 for the first time. Mark Guiliana, a technical master with a rare sense of musicality, has over the last decade become one of the most influential drummers of his generation.
Roland have shared a video celebrating the history of the TR-808 Rhythm Composer.Įach year on the 8th August Roland celebrate 808 Day and this year, they've launched a microsite to celebrate the birth, history and influence of the beloved 808 machine.Īlongside the microsite and an exclusive 808 headphone collaboration with V-MODA, Roland have shared a new mini-documentary featuring influential 808 users Larry Smith Jr., Rashad Smith, and Iz Avila, where they discuss the late Larry Smith's personal drum machine.