The 808 refers to the Roland TR-808, a programmable drum machine introduced by Roland in 1980. Its distinctive, deep bass and sharp percussive sounds profoundly shaped the landscape of electronic music, hip hop, and pop for decades.
The 808 refers to the Roland TR-808, a programmable drum machine introduced by Roland in 1980. Its distinctive, deep bass and sharp percussive sounds profoundly shaped the landscape of electronic music, hip hop, and pop for decades.