Fans of the 808 and 909 (and TR-8 and -8S) snares are already familiar with the “snappy” knob, which is essentially a volume knob for the noise aspect. Reduce that to zero and you’re left with the ...

That headline sounds suspect, but it is the most succinct way to explain why the Roland TR-808 drum machine has a very distinct, and difficult to replicate noise circuit. The drum machine was borne… ...

There are differences between the two, though. The hats on the TR-8S can sound brighter than those on the RD-8, which are a little harsher (but in a way we quite like). At the most ‘snappy’ setting, ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

The 808's sound has been sought after across genres ever since, and so elemental are the textures of its kick drum, snare drum, and high-hat effects that producers have never really needed to upgrade.

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Today, Roland announced it has brought back its iconic drum machine, the TR-808, for its Boutique ...

Today is August 8th, or as the company calls it "808 Day," so naturally it's time for a new piece of kit. As you might've already guessed, there's a new version of the iconic TR-808 drum machine ...

Moritz Simon Geist has built a huge mechanical homage to Roland's iconic TR-808 drum machine, that uses real instruments played by robots to reproduce 11 key sounds from the original device.

The sequencer on the 808, a row of 16 color-coded buttons, offered artists a way to store beats they programmed. Courtesy of Roland Even if you don't know the Roland TR-808 drum machine by name ...

Manufactured by Japan’s Roland Corporation from 1980 to 1983, the TR-808 was initially conceived to assist in the creation of demo recordings; the device didn’t sound much like actual drums.