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The History of Drum Machines

Drum Machines

By Christopher Smoker

Made from 1980-1983

Popularly known for songs "Sexual Healing by Marving Gaye & "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa

Used by underground musicans primarily

Unique synthesis, with a bass booming drum and crisp h-hats

What is the TR-808?

TR-808 was made to be an affordable drum machie

TR-808 by Roland

Became popular in underground because of punchy kic drum and snapy snare

Faced initial stagnation due to LinnDrum

First to feature MIDI compatability

Removed "unrealistic" sounds from TR-808

Manufactured in 1983

The TR-909

Used by Jeff Mills, Carl Cox, and Daft Punk

TR-909 by Roland

The Linn Drum LM-2 was used primarily in pop, rock, and synthwave

Was used to create tracks for Prince, Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Peter Gabriel

The realistic sound defined it as a preferred drum machine

Features a 12 bit digital sample of real drums

Made cheaper than the LM-1 to be affordable

Made in 1982 the second drum machine from Roger Linn

LinnDrum LM-2

LinnDrum LM-2 by Roger Linn

MusicTech. "Essential Guide: The History of Drum Machines." MusicTech, https://musictech.com/guides/essential-guide/drum-machines-history/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

dice37252. "Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer – Vintage Drum Machine (eBay Listing)." eBay, Item no. 404531992191, https://www.ebay.com/itm/404531992191. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Wikipedia contributors. "Roland TR-909." Wikipedia, 21 Nov. 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_TR-909.

Wikipedia contributors. "Roland TR-808." Wikipedia, 21 Nov. 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_TR-808.

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