Roland Celebrates 45 Years of the TR-808 with Sneakers, Stories, and Global Sound

Roland Celebrates 45 Years of the TR-808 with Sneakers, Stories, and Global Sound

This year’s 808 Day hits different. Roland’s TR-808 Rhythm Composer—the drum machine that practically wrote the DNA of hip-hop, techno, and trap—turns 45, and the celebration isn’t just loud, it’s… The post Roland Celebrates 45 Years of the TR-808 with Sneakers, Stories, and Global Sound appeared first on stupidDOPE

808 Day 2025: Roland Celebrates 45 Years of Rhythm Culture - MMR Magazine

Roland Corporation celebrated the 45th anniversary of its iconic TR-808 Rhythm Composer on August 8. Since its debut in 1980, the TR-808, commonly known as “the 808,” has shaped the creation of musical genres from hip-hop to techno, trap, and beyond. Its unmistakable sound has powered decades of iconic tracks, from smash hits like Whitney […]

"Everybody was screaming out, 'what record is that?!' It wasn't a record – it was the 808": Roland celebrates 45 years of the TR-808 with Rhythm Creators video series

Episode one premieres today with Egyptian Lover, and later instalments will feature Fatboy Slim, Prince Paul and Soul II Soul's Jazzie B

808 Day 2025: Roland celebrates 45 years of Rhythm Culture

Roland Corporation has announced a celebration of the 45th anniversary of its iconic TR-808 Rhythm Composer. Since its debut in 1980, the TR-808, commonly known as “the 808,” has shaped the creation of musical genres from hip-hop to techno, trap, and beyond. Its unmistakable sound has powered decades of iconic tracks, from smash hits like [...] The post 808 Day 2025: Roland celebrates 45 years of Rhythm Culture appeared first on Rekkerd.org.