Designing Custom Drums for Roland Cloud’s TR-909 and TR-808 Charles Burchell September 9, 2020 Roland’s TR-909 and TR-808 are two of the most iconic drum machines in music history. Learn to create custom drum sounds with both of them. Read More »
Dynamix II: On Miami Bass, the TR-808, and Finding the Perfect Tempo Mike Sparks August 26, 2020 David Noller and Todd Walker of Dynamix II discuss their history, the Miami sound, and the quest to find an 808 in the 1980s. Read More »
A Few Minutes with Junior Simba Danny Turner February 12, 2024 From Africa to the United Kingdom, eclectic dance star Junior Simba shares his passion for infusing ethnic sounds into his songcraft. Read More »
Nothing Sounds Quite Like an 808: Analyzing the Sound That Changed Music Adam Douglas January 12, 2024 Few modern electronic musical instruments have had as wide and deep an impact as the TR-808. Learn how it changed what bass can be. Read More »
Hands-On: Foundations of Live Electronic Music Performance Adam Douglas December 4, 2023 Live electronic music performance creates a unique interaction between performer and listener. Discover how it is both exciting and transformative. Read More »
Scene Report: Reykjavik’s Live Electronic Performers Rebecca Goldberg November 2, 2023 A group of eclectic Icelandic artists offer unique perspectives on electronic music performance, their home country, and more. Read More »
Sound Design: EDM Classics with the SYSTEM-8 Francis Preve October 28, 2023 Since its debut, the SYSTEM-8 has become a mainstay. From big room to dubstep to techno, its powerful synthesis engine covers all the bases. Read More »
Listening Guide: 2010-2023 Hip-Hop Christine Ochefu September 21, 2023 The past decade saw hip-hop go stratospheric. This playlist highlights tracks that helped the genre dominate the international stage. Read More »
CR-78: The Whole Story Adam Douglas September 12, 2023 Before the TR-808 and TR-909 changed hip-hop and dance, the CR-78 changed pop. Here’s the story of the last Roland organ-top rhythm machine. Read More »
Listening Guide: Aughts Hip-Hop Christine Ochefu September 9, 2023 In hip-hop history, the early 2000s represent the point when the genre began to have fun. Explore these standout tracks of the era. Read More »