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DinSync.info Intros RE-808 Rhythm Composer, A 1:1 Replica Of The Roland TR-808

The RE-808 should not only function and sound the same as a TR-808, but RE-808 circuit boards and components can be used as replacement parts for vintage 808s.… Read More DinSync.info Intros RE-808 Rhythm Composer, A 1:1 Replica Of The Roland TR-808

August 8, 202165 Comments

Roland Marks 808 Day With $808 Bomber Jacket

Roland marked ‘808 Day’ (Aug 8th) this year by introducing their Limited Edition 808 Day 2021 Bomber Jacket.… Read More Roland Marks 808 Day With $808 Bomber Jacket

August 8, 2021August 8, 202126 Comments

Behringer RD-8 MKII Now “The Most Authentic Analog Recreation Ever Produced”

The company says that the RD-8 MKII uses Behringer’s clone of the Roland BA662 VCA chip, introduced last year, to more accurately recreate the sound of the original 808.… Read More Behringer RD-8 MKII Now “The Most Authentic Analog Recreation Ever Produced”

June 28, 2021June 28, 202136 Comments

Designing Mods For The Roland TR-808 Drum Machine

San Diego-based synth guru Synth Chaser shared this look into how he created mods for the Roland TR-808 drum machine of Dr. Mix.… Read More Designing Mods For The Roland TR-808 Drum Machine

May 20, 2021May 20, 20212 Comments

Bitwig Studio Gets Free 808-Style Drum Machine

Bitwig has released a freebie for Bitwig Studio owners, Bass-08, a virtual instrument based on the legendary Roland TR-808 drum machine.… Read More Bitwig Studio Gets Free 808-Style Drum Machine

December 18, 20202 Comments

Free Sample Pack Features ‘Busted’ 808 Sounds

Wavparty has released Busted Fake Oh 8, a sample library that captures what happens “when you take a perfectly good drum machine and run it through a gauntlet of Eurorack filters, effects, wavefolders and compressors”.… Read More Free Sample Pack Features ‘Busted’ 808 Sounds

May 1, 20203 Comments

AudioKit Bass 808 Synth Now Available For iPad

AudioKit Pro has introduced Bass 808 Synth, described as “perfect for earth-shaking sub bass lines and creating your own custom electronic drum sounds.”… Read More AudioKit Bass 808 Synth Now Available For iPad

March 27, 2020March 27, 20206 Comments

After 40 Years Of Beats, Roland TR-808 Enters The Hall Of Fame

At the 2020 NAMM Show, the Roland TR-808 Computer Controlled Rhythm Composer drum machine was inducted into the NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame.… Read More After 40 Years Of Beats, Roland TR-808 Enters The Hall Of Fame

February 1, 2020February 1, 20204 Comments

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