Drum Machines!
Chris
Created on November 21, 2024
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By Christopher Smoker
Drum Machines
The History of Drum Machines
TR-808 was made to be an affordable drum machie
What is the TR-808?
Unique synthesis, with a bass booming drum and crisp h-hats
Used by underground musicans primarily
Popularly known for songs "Sexual Healing by Marving Gaye & "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa
Made from 1980-1983
TR-808 by Roland
Used by Jeff Mills, Carl Cox, and Daft Punk
The TR-909
Manufactured in 1983
Removed "unrealistic" sounds from TR-808
First to feature MIDI compatability
Faced initial stagnation due to LinnDrum
Became popular in underground because of punchy kic drum and snapy snare
TR-909 by Roland
LinnDrum LM-2
Made in 1982 the second drum machine from Roger Linn
Made cheaper than the LM-1 to be affordable
Features a 12 bit digital sample of real drums
The realistic sound defined it as a preferred drum machine
Was used to create tracks for Prince, Michael Jackson, Madonna, and Peter Gabriel
The Linn Drum LM-2 was used primarily in pop, rock, and synthwave
LinnDrum LM-2 by Roger Linn
Sources
Wikipedia contributors. "Roland TR-808." Wikipedia, 21 Nov. 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_TR-808.
Wikipedia contributors. "Roland TR-909." Wikipedia, 21 Nov. 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_TR-909.
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.
MusicTech. "Essential Guide: The History of Drum Machines." MusicTech, https://musictech.com/guides/essential-guide/drum-machines-history/. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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