![]() It’s not really a surprise that Roland revived the machine this year with an updated version. The 808 has blossomed into the cornerstone of production for countless artists, racking up something of a cult following. Over the years, the commercial failure led to cheap and abundant supply which coupled with its rather unique character has led to a very successful second life. Viewed as inferior to the incumbent American competitor Linn LM-1, it only sold around 10,000 units and was discontinued after just 3 years. ![]() When it launched it was widely considered a failure. Roland TR-808Ī classic piece of equipment that’s been used to produce more music than any other drum machine. In view of exploring the impact of these machines, we’ve invited a broad selection of musicians and artists to talk us through 5 of the most significant drum machines ever made.Ĭlick HERE to explore more of our Machine Music Week content. To get a sense of the history of the drum machine, browse through this timeline charting iconic machines of the past. What started as a simple beat emulator has transformed into a driver of creativity. ![]() Previously thought of as toys or too avant-garde, the post- Kraftwerk world saw all kinds of artists embrace the technology. Inventors and engineers have been designing and building drum machines since the 1930s, but it’s only since the ’80s that we’ve seen an exponential rise in the number of machines on offer. As part of our Machine Music series, 12 artists look back on a handful of drum machines that changed music forever. ![]()
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