Roland TR-909
OriginJapan
Year1983
FamilyElectronic
About the Roland TR-909
The drum machine that built techno and house. The hybrid analog and digital design was groundbreaking. The hi-hats are digital samples. The kick and snare are analog. Frankie Knuckles used it to create house music. Over 10,000 units sold. The sound of the dance floor for 40 years.
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