Roland TR-808 - An industry standard and legend.

What it is:
A collection of samples, plus an Ableton Live project, from the drum machine that changed music.

How we use it:
Any and all 808 needs.

Why it’s cool:
Variations of each sound make for a completely customizable kit. Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer (1980-1983) 
Rather than having to use preset patterns, the Transistor Rhythm-808 allowed for programming of custom patterns. Fully analog, its sounds are generated non-digitally via hardware. Somewhat of a commercial failure upon its release and discontinued in 1983. The TR-808 was an affordable option to producers of the many emerging underground music genres of the time, such as Hip-hop, and Dance Music.

Throughout the 80s, the TR-808 was used on more hit records than any other drum machine, including "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye and "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa. The TR-808 was highly sought-after for it’s decidedly electronic sounding drums, and its iconic low-end bass drum. The Transistor Rhythm-808 Rhythm Composer is highly regarded as the most influential drum machine of all time.

Tracking | Signal Chain

• Dizengoff D4 Tube Preamp | Discreet Class A Tube Preamp
  
• Apogee Symphony I/O | Audio Sound Card
  
• Pro Tools 12 | Digital Audio Workstation
  

Contents

• Ableton Live Project
• 4 Clap
• 4 Clava
• 19 Congas
• 4 Cowbell
• 6 Cymbal
• 11 Hats
• 19 Kick
• 5 Maraca
• 5 Rimshot
• 19 Snare
• 19 Toms
• 4 Loops

Compatibility
Reverb Roland TR-808 Sample Pack contains WAV files of single hits, loops, and Ableton Live 9 rack and MIDI template.