808: The drum machine that changed music forever (Twenty Thousand Hertz)
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The Rise of the 808: From Unwanted to Iconic
This chapter explores the journey of the Roland 808 drum machine in the early 1980s, highlighting its distinctive sound and initial market struggles. It emphasizes how its affordability and unique features eventually led to its embrace by musicians, transforming it into a cornerstone of modern music production.
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