For sale: an original Roland TR-808 from 1983, one of the most legendary drum machines ever created.

The TR-808 shaped the sound of hip-hop, electro, house and techno for decades and remains one of the most sought-after drum machines in electronic music history.

This unit features a full MIDI modification (IN / OUT / THRU), which is relatively rare on vintage TR-808s and allows seamless integration with modern studio setups such as DAWs, MPCs and hardware sequencers.

Specifications

  • Year: 1983
  • Original vintage unit
  • MIDI retrofit: IN / OUT / THRU
  • Fully syncable with DAWs, MPCs and hardware gear
  • MIDI mapping: C1 to A1#
  • Fully functional

Condition

Very good condition considering its age (40+ years).

Notes:

The step buttons are slightly stiff, which is common on vintage units, but everything works perfectly.



This item is sold As-Described

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Listed3 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • TR-808 Rhythm Composer
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1982
Made In
  • Japan
Analog / Digital
  • Analog
Polyphony
  • 12 Voices

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