Producers Alex Noyer, Arthur Baker and Alex Dunn have released this preview of an upcoming documentary on the Roland TR-808 and its role in music. Planet Rock And Other Tales Of The 808 is scheduled for release in 2013.
Acidlab MIAMI vs Roland TR808 was uploaded by: AudioCentralMagazine
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The Analog Roland Orchestra Feature (Slices DVD) was uploaded by: ElectronicBeatsVideo
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AcidLab has posted a few teaser images for new modules, based on the Roland TB-303 bassline synthesizer and the Roland TR-808 drum machine. The above photo includes a Autobot – a 303-style sequencer as a rack-mounted device; an 303 style oscillator, 3VCO; and a 303 voice module, M303. Below, drum modules inspired by the TR-808:… Read More New AcidLab Modules Based On Roland TB-303, TR-808
Nelson George’s All Hail The Beat offers a short history of the Roland TR-808: The sounds of the Roland TR-808 drum machine inspire musicians around the world, even though the device hasn’t been made since 1984 and most of its avid users have never actually seen one. The Roland TR-808 was introduced in 1980 and… Read More The History Of The Roland TR-808
Here’s a preview of a set of vintage synth gear posters, featuring the Roland 303, 808, and 909 and the Akai MPC. Designed by Robert Ickis Mirolo.
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AfroDJMac is back this week with something for Synthtopia readers – an 808 rack for Ableton Live: This week I have a rack that is made from an 808 Kick drum sample. It allows you to play the 808 bass drum as a pitched instrument, so that it stays in tune with your tracks. It… Read More Tuned 808 Bass Drum Rack For Ableton Live
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Saturday Synth Porn: This shot, via Dan Correia, captures the studio of German producer Chris Zippel. Besides the Roland techno collection, including Roland TB-303, Roland TR-606, Roland TR-808 and Roland TR-909, Zippel’s studio includes some tasty gear from Nord, Yamaha, Sherman and others. With a studio like this, you might never want to go outside. Lucky for Zippel,… Read More Studio Porn – All This & Ibiza, Too
