TR-808 Archives

SIRMA March 5, 2021

Find out how Point Blank and educator Angela Piva use Roland Cloud to help students master music production, beatmaking, synthesis, and more.

Evan Shamoon February 24, 2021

Artist/designer/musician Yuri Suzuki talks about his love of Roland gear, creating 808303.studio, and musical life during quarantine.

Charles Burchell November 21, 2020

Flying Lotus stretches the boundaries of hip-hop and electronic music. Learn to use Roland Cloud instruments to make a track in his style.

Lyle Crilly November 11, 2020

Richard Devine’s new release stands on the shoulders of acid while twisting it into a new form. He speaks about creating the new EP and more.

Lis Di Angelo September 30, 2020

Mr. Tuna is a synth master from British Columbia whose converted barn serves as his studio. His social media savvy makes him an online star.

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.

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.

Evan Shamoon August 1, 2020

It’s not a stretch to say that few bands were as formative in the early evolution of electronic music as Yellow Magic Orchestra.

Paul McCabe August 1, 2020

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the TR-808 and 808 Day, Tadao Kikumoto graciously offered his time for this exclusive conversation.

Ari Rosenschein July 27, 2020

“Jam On It” by Newcleus is a true hip-hop classic. The track is dense with groove, creative production, and lyrical panache.