The TR-808 is a
classic drum machine that used analog synthesis to
create its sounds. The sounds have a very thin and pure
quality and aren't grungy like it's successor the
TR-909. In fact, the 808 has become the signature
beatbox used in most R&B and hip-hop as well as a lot of
dance and techno music. Booming bass kicks, crispy
snares and that annoying cowbell sound made famous
during the 80's are all part of the 808 and its famous
sound.
Its 16 drum sounds include the famous boomy low kick,
snappy snares, low/mid/hi toms, low/mid/hi congas,
rimshot, claves, hand clap, maracas, cowbell, cymbal,
open hihat, closed hihat and accent. All of the sounds
can be edited and/or tuned and have individual outputs.
Famous users
include Orbital, Uberzone, Download, Aphex Twin, 808
State, BT, Bomb The Bass, Sense Datum, The Prodigy, Josh
Wink, Faithless, Skinny Puppy, Bushflange, Jimi Tenor, A
Guy Called Gerald, Eat Static, Dr. Dre, Jimmy Edgar,
Freddy Fresh, Richie Hawtin, Jean Michel Jarre, Cocteau
Twins, Marvin Gaye, Luke Vibert, Ice Cube and Puff
Daddy.
FORMAT: wav
44,100 hertz 16 bit samples
Number of samples: 61
The free pack contains 50
loops and 16 one-shot sounds taken from TR-505.
Sampling card RME Fireface 400
usb.
FORMAT: wav 41,000 hertz 16
bit samples
Number of loops: 50
Number of samples: 16
wikipedia.org: "TR-505 is a drum machine
and MIDI sequencer from the same family as the
TR-909, TR-707, and TR-808. Released in 1986,
the unit can be used to sequence short, punchy,
12-bit samples. The drum kit includes basic rock
drum sounds similar to those of the 707, plus a
complement of Latin-style drum sounds similar to
those of the TR-727, which was similar to the
TR-707, but it had Latin instruments instead of rock
drums."
