The Roland TR-808 is the ultimate drum machine for hip-hop. Artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Beastie Boys, LL Cool J, Kanye West, Outkast and more have repeatedly used this machine to create some of your favorite songs. Even Marvin Gaye used the 808 to create his most beautiful song, Sexual Healing.
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Now you can create all your favorite songs and even create your own, with an online version of 808.
the Online version will also satisfy those who demand a proper bass feel. The HTML5 version of the instrument has all the percussion sounds you have heard in these songs along with the ability to adjust the volume and tone of each of these sounds.
Although Roland has relaunched the TR-808 as the TR8 , the chances of you experimenting with it or even touching its magic keys are slim, unless you're a professional musician. On the other hand, the online version is completely free for anyone who wants to try out their drum machine skills.
Finally, the virtual machine gives you the right to export your work to WAV so you can enjoy it later with your friends or if you want to send it for sampling to music producers in your city.
Have fun! We had a blast, though.
