Sequential Pro 3 & Boss DD8 Digital Delay

3rdStoreyChemist

Happy 808 Day from Retro Synth Ads

Happy @Roland_US 808 day - my fav day of the year! Programming my 808 to trigger SH-01a step seq. Simple four-notr SH bass rhythm changes as steps are turned on/off the 808! #808day #tr808 pic.twitter.com/LkL3qz7YZi

— Retro Synth Ads (@RetroSynthAds) August 8, 2020

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Oberheim OB-X Analog Synthesizer (1979) Power Generator

RetroSound

"(c)2007-20 by RetroSound
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all synthesizer sounds: Oberheim OB-X Analog Synthesizer from the year 1979
drums: E-MU Emax SE samples
recording: multi-track without MIDI, played by hand
fx: reverb and delay

RetroSound synthesizer demo videos since january 2007.
All is for free. If you like my work, so can you support me with a donation or a purchase of my music albums. Thank you!

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Casio Spectrum Dynamic synths --- HT-700 + MT-600 = HT-1300???

Alfonse

"The MT-600 was a preset version of the HT-700 and has the same factory sounds, but without the opportunity to modify any of them. They're digital synths that use Casio's SD "Spectrum Dynamic" synthesis method, with digitally-controlled analogue filters. While the top of the range HT-6000 had up to 4 oscillators per voice, these each only have 1 oscillator per voice, but since I had both hanging around in my synth lair, why not string them together via MIDI and build myself a hybrid...?

Stereo outputs were recorded from each keyboard and reverb was added during mixdown. Drums were added courtesy of the Boss Dr Rhythm DR-110 (1983).

You can support the creating of these videos by a) buying my music at https://alfonse.bandcamp.com or b) making a donation via PayPal to alfonsemusic at gmail.com

(C) Copyright 2020 Alfonse

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Some Whitney Houston for 808 Day

Whitney Houston - I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Official Video)

And spot the Juno-106 in the shadows... :)

Test Drive The TR-808 For Free!!

Roland Cloud

"Have you ever wanted to try the authentic Roland TR-808? To hear the real original sounds? Do you want to get to know the drum machine that changed music? Now's your chance!

Test drive the Roland TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer and all of our TR-808 patch collections from August 8th to 31st, for free with a Roland Account—no membership required."

808 DAY 2020 - Launchpad Pro Finger Drumming Performance

Nular Music

"Happy 808 Day everyone! This finger drumming performance is my way of celebrating "808 Day" 40 years after the release of Roland's iconic drum machine, the TR-808.

I ran some 808 drum samples (from Samples From Mars) through 4 different signal chains between which I switched live during the performance using 4 of the Launchpad Pro's pads. As always, all played live, no editing or quantisation.

Enjoy!"

Happy #808day - Jam with Digitone, prophet-6, Sirin, Soundlink, RMX-500

Masaki Takada

"Happy TR-808 40th anniversary! have fun:)"

Roland Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Legendary TR-808 Drum Machine on 808 Day with New Content

via Roland

New Video, Interviews, Stories, and More Highlight How the 808 Has Evolved and Transformed Music, Plus Test Drive the TR-808 Plug-In on Roland Cloud for Free Through August 31

Los Angeles, CA, August 8, 2020 — Roland today honors the celebration of 808 Day, the global music community’s annual salute to the most influential drum machine of all time, the TR-808, by publishing a series of cross-platform content that delves into the way the 808 has evolved and transformed music over the past forty years, and as GRAMMY-winning producer Terry Lewis likes to say, “put the boom in music.”

Introduced 40 years ago, the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer was one of the first affordable and widely available programmable drum machines to hit the market. Though only in production for approximately three years, its signature kick and snare—along with many other unique sounds—became tonal anchors for the hip hop and techno movements from the mid-’80s onward. Commonly just called “the 808,” the instrument has been embraced by artists and producers of many genres. Its sound is heard on thousands of dance tracks and hit records, and it is directly referenced in the lyrics of numerous songs over the last few decades.

In honor of the TR-808’s 40th anniversary this year, Roland is offering fans a never-before-seen look at the legendary instrument through an exclusive new series of curated #808day content, including a Q&A with lead TR-808 engineer Tadao Kikumoto, interviews with legendary producers who helped make the 808 so influential, a look at classic 808-powered tracks, and more, as well as announcing a new Roland apparel collaboration.

“BUILDING THE BEAT: INSIDE LEGENDARY TR-808 TRACKS” MINI-DOCUMENTARY
To celebrate the TR-808’s 40th anniversary, Roland spoke to some of the most prolific producers and artists and gave them the impossible task of picking a song from their discography that had the most impressionable use of the TR-808 and its timeless sounds. Viewers will take a trip down memory lane, hopping between decades, genres, songs, and artists, as they honor the 808, including: Arthur Baker, Cozmo D, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Carl Craig, A Guy Called Gerald, and Jermaine Dupri.

THOUGHTS FROM THE CREATOR
Forty years after the original TR-808 was launched, Chief Engineer Tadao Kikumoto sits down for an exclusive interview to look back on his most famous creation, and share an update on his current projects, including a return to the 808 concept.

TEST DRIVE TR-808 VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT ON ROLAND CLOUD IN AUGUST
The Roland TR-808 is available as part of the Roland Cloud suite of plug-in instruments that work directly within a DAW. Beginning August 8, Roland is offering a free test drive of the TR-808 virtual instrument through August 31. The new “TR-808 Dark Techno Raw Loops” and “Techno 808" patch collections are also offered. Simply sign up for a free Roland Account and start using the most popular drum machine of all time.

40 YEARS OF 808 PLAYLIST
The “808 40-Year Playlist” on Spotify celebrates 40 years of great music, made with a little help from the TR-808.

ZENBEATS 808 SOUND PACKS
Zenbeats is adding two new in-app sound packs to celebrate 40 years of the Roland TR-808. Vintage TR loop pack includes 100+ audio loops that will enhance tracks with the legendary sounds of the 808. Mixtape Vol. 4 "808" is a free pack that includes 70 audio loops, three Sample Verse pitched presets, one full 808 kit, and five patterns, available for a limited time. Roland Zenbeats is a music creation app designed to keep creators in an effortless artistic flow.

PLEASURES + ROLAND: 808 40TH ANNIVERSARY COLLABORATION
Los Angeles-based streetwear brand PLEASURES and Roland have worked together to create a capsule collection celebrating the 40th anniversary of the 808. The limited run collection is set to release later this month and will feature five unique pieces of apparel that highlight the functions and beautiful design of Roland’s iconic beat making machine.

THE “SOUND BEHIND THE SONG” 808 SERIES
Roland’s new editorial platform, Roland Articles, takes a behind-the-scenes look at some classic tracks that were made with the help of the TR-808, including “Love Lockdown” by Kanye West, “Doin’ It Right” by Daft Punk”, “Drunk in Love” by Beyoncé, and “Voodoo Ray” by A Guy Called Gerald.

To learn more about the TR-808 and its 40th anniversary, please visit Roland’s TR-808 story page and celebrate by joining the #808day conversation online."

Celebrate 808 Day With A Special Offer from Akai

AkaiPro · F9 MPC Essential 808s Audio Demo

via Akai

808 Day Savings

To celebrate 808 day, we have an exciting offer on our Essential 808 Expansion Pack by F9 Instruments. For a limited time, save 30% on this great collection of 808 samples. Add this pack of industry standard 808s to your library today. Use code "808BEATS" at checkout.