All About That Bass: How pop became obsessed with the 808
Twenty Thousand Hertz
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Evolution of Bass and the Revolutionary 808 Drum Machine
The chapter explores the evolution of bass in music, from the limitations in capturing low frequencies to the surge in bass-heavy music with the introduction of sensitive microphones. It delves into the impact of the revolutionary 808 drum machine in the early 80s and its widespread use in music production, touching on its influence on genres like hip-hop and its lasting legacy in music history.
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