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The Tokyo-based Takahashi shares his craft, inspiration, and aspirations toward building more deeply integrated man-machine interfaces.
You may be surprised to learn that one of the original engineers of the Roland TR-909 is still active in the company. Meet Atsushi Hoshiai.
Before hip-hop was the world’s most dominant musical genre, several groundbreaking women blazed a fiery trail for others to follow.
At the heart of the classic is its use of the TR-909. The drum machine’s crisp attack evokes the heady world of NYC and its fashionistas.
The track contains all the hallmarks of classic Prodigy: a blistering synth hook, heart-stopping guitars, and the smack of the Roland TR-707.
Often credited as the first deep house cut, “Mystery of Love” is a blueprint for the genre. Its pattern continues to captivate dancefloors.
“Glimmer” serves as a palate cleanser on Tame Impala’s fourth album. Featuring the TR-707, it feels like an old friend in new dancing shoes.
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