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Visual context for Roland celebrate 808 Day.
Every August, electronic music producers and the team at roland celebrate 808 day to honor the unparalleled legacy of the TR-808 Rhythm Composer. O...
This year, when roland celebrate 808 day, they are partnering with the global radio platform NTS to bring a highly engaging audio series called ...
To replicate this legendary sound in modern DAWs, many engineers turn to virtual modeling tools from brands like Ableton or Roland Cloud. The origi...
For modern producers looking to incorporate these iconic sounds into their workflow, several options exist across hardware and software budgets. Be...
Practical Studio Workflow Tips for 808 Processing
To help roland celebrate 808 day in your own project studio, we have assembled several technical tips to elevate your drum programming and low-end ...
Harmonic Saturation: Vintage 808 kicks are relatively pure sine waves. To make them cut through on smaller playback systems (like phone speakers), ...
Tuning the Kick: Always ensure your 808 kick drum is tuned to the key of your track. An untuned sub-bass will fight with your bassline, causing sev...
Transient Shaping: Because the original 808 kick has a soft, rounded attack, layer it with a short, high-passed acoustic kick sample or use a trans...
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