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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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