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Sonic shoes? Yes please!
Adidas has created their own fashionable ode to iconic drum machine, the Roland TR-808, releasing a brand-new trainer inspired by the classic piece of production...
Will Roland’s new DJ-808 controller become a legend in its own right?
When DJ Mag Tech first heard of the Roland/Serato hook-up we were intrigued. Roland, which has cut its chops in the music technology industry for...
The film charts the massively influential Roland TR-808 drum machine’s history...
808 is a documentary that charts the history of the massively influential Roland TR-808 drum machine, featuring contributions from Diplo, New Order, Pharrell, Rick Rubin...
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Moving effortlessly through a range of tempos and flavours, the NYC-based, Lagos-raised DJ Akanbi demonstrates his party-starting sound with a live recording from New Year’s Day at Nowadays, and speaks to Michael McKinney about the evolution of his GROOVY GROOVY events, and taking the dancefloor somewhere new with his anything-goes approach
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As founder of Almaty's vital DIY club night, ZVUK, and as a formidable DJ in her own right, Nazira has fostered immense change in Kazakhstan’s...
At the forefront of Kazakhstan’s burgeoning underground club scene is Nazira Kassenova. As founder of the vital DIY club night, ZVUK, in the city of...
In honor of inventor Bob Moog...
Moogfest, taking place in Durham, North Carolina from 18th through 21st May 2017, will host a stacked artist line-up consisting of Derrick...
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There's also an 808 playlist
Roland will celebrate the TR-808 drum machine's 40th birthday this year.
The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer, commonly known as the 808, was manufactured between 1980...
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Last November, Point Blank teamed up with SARM Music Village for a day-long event featuring masterclasses and workshops from some of the best producers in...
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The legendary synth has been honoured
The Roland TR-808 has been inducted into the NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame.
Manufactured between 1980 and 1983, the legendary drum machine has contributed to music...
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For this tutorial, Point Blank show how you can create a growling mid-range bass in Ableton Live using a simple 808 bass sound.
The growling...
Plus the legendary Roy Ayers...
Moovin’ Festival 2017, set to take place over the August Bank Holiday Weekend at Whitebottom Farm in Compstall, will welcome 808 State, Gilles Peterson, Crazy...
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Huge weekend tune incoming...
Manchester-based record label Method Music welcomes a new addition to their ranks next month, with DJ/producer Rumor set to drop his 'Spirits' EP on the...
Mumdance steps up to deliver a blazing mix for FABRICLIVE
Mumdance will step up to deliver a blazing state-of-the-art mix for Fabriclive, set for release in early March.
The 80th addition of the...
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Andy Barker was the only ever-present member of 808 State, alongside Graham Massey, the group a crucial component of the UK rave scene since its early days...