In 1980 ROLAND introduced the TR-808 Drum Machine to the world. When it was first released it wasn't a commercial success. Just as the 808 was to be discontinued the HIP-HOP & DANCE scene started to use the Drum Machine a lot more.
The dance band 808 STATE took their name from the drums machine.
These days an 'Original' TR-808 can cost up to a few thousand pounds. ROLAND also bought out an updated version of the 808 called TR-08. There are also imitation/ clones that other manufacturers have made & also 808 sample libraries.
I think this is a classic drum machine & will continue to be in the future.
Until next time
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