Roland TR-808 (1981)
TR-808, on par with CR-78, is one the world's first computer-controlled, programmable drum machine. It is one of the core instruments which stood behind the birth of such styles as electro, techno, hip-hop in early 1980s.
Sounds
- 14 drum/percussion sounds (11 groups): kick, snare, rimshot, clap, low/mid/hi tom, low/mid/hi conga, cowbell, claves, closed/open hat, cymbal, maracas
- Sound shape and/or pitch controls for kick, snare, toms, congas
Sequencer
- 64 patterns with now-classic TR-recording method; accent track (one level)
- Patterns are chainable into up to 12 songs
Connections
- Individual levels and outputs for all groups of sounds
