808 Day: The 'New York' Roland TR-808
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Pioneer New York City hip-hop producer, Larry Smith, joined Arthur Baker and Rick Rubin as a champion of the 808 sound. His personal Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer quickly earned a reputation as having THAT sound and become the rhythmic signature on iconic albums and tracks from Run DMC, Beastie Boys and Whodini.
This story follows this 'New York' TR-808 as it passed hands from the late Larry Smith to his son and...
808 Day: The 'New York' Roland TR-808
The Roland TR-808: https://www.roland.com/global/promos/roland_tr-808/
Pioneer New York City hip-hop producer, Larry Smith, joined Arthur Baker and Rick Rubin as a champion of the 808 sound. His personal Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer quickly earned a reputation as having THAT sound and become... Watch video.
The Roland TR-808: From Music Legends to the New Generation
Originators, Producers and DJs including DJ Jazzy Jeff, Juan Atkins, Marley Marl, Nadus, and Shy Boogs all share personal memories and stories of the Roland TR-808 and what the 808 sound means to them.
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Thomas Dolby Remembers the Roland TR-808
Roland Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Thomas Dolby looks back on his “first touch” with the TR-808 Rhythm Composer, and performs the 808-infused “The Flat Earth”.
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“808": The Making of the Documentary on the Roland TR-808
808 The Movie Producer Alex Noyer reflects on making the critically acclaimed film which documents the musical and cultural impact of the Roland TR-808.
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PUMA x Roland presents DJ Jazzy Jeff at the Playlist Retreat 2018
The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff in his studio during the Playlist Retreat 2018.
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Roland Boutique TR-08 Rhythm Composer
The Roland TR-808 has featured on countless records and tracks — from chart-topping pop songs to underground classics — and is one of the most revered electronic musical instruments of all time. The booming bass drum, sizzling hi-hats, snappy snare, and that unmistakable cowbell, has formed the... Watch video.
AIRA — The Evolution of the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Machine
Roland Engineers discuss the initial concept of the TR-808 which was conceived and built in 1980. Although it was designed to create "backing tracks," creative musicians started to use the Rhythm Machine as an instrument and music changed forever. Now the evolution begins again.
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808 Day: Artist Interviews
Legends in the electronic music scene Chris Vibberts, Bon Harris, Brian Liesegang, Serj Tankian, Darwin Meiners and David J talk about the influence of the 808. Watch video.