50 Years of Roland History
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For Jermaine Dupri, the 808 is more than gear; it’s the soul of his sound. Here’s how its iconic punch powered hits from Kris Kross to Mariah Carey.
The Roland TR-808 gets celebrated each year on the 8th of August. Here's a roundup on some interesting articles we've gathered.
The TR-808 didn’t just mark Roland’s leap into the 1980s; it redefined what a drum machine could be. With its bold design, tweakable analog sounds, and easy TR-REC programming, it became the heartbeat of countless genres, from pop to hip-hop, and remains an icon in music technology today.
From pop ballads to electro, techno, and trap, the Roland TR-808 has powered countless genres since its debut. Born on stage with Yellow Magic Orchestra and immortalized in “Planet Rock,” its deep kicks and crisp snares still influence music today.
Since its beginnings in 1972, Roland has become one of the most influential music brands in modern history. In 400 photo-packed pages, this book tells the story of how they got there, and how they brought the music world along for the ride.