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Using the TR-808, vocoder, and modular synthesis, the enigmatic duo created a modern dance classic.
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The Roland TR-808, used on Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s alluring 2013 hit, “Drunk In Love,” is an essential bed upon which to create a masterpiece.
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The TR-808 pattern at the center of “Hangin’ on a String” elevates the moody groove.
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