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A brief history of the drum machine (2023)

Hafsteinn Davidsson
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This article explores the history of drum machines and their impact on music production. It covers the early developments of drum machines in the 1930s with the Rhythmicon and the Chamberlin Rhythmate. It then discusses the introduction of programmable drum machines like the EKO ComputeRhythm and the Roland CR-78 CompuRhythm. The article highlights the revolutionary impact of the Roland TR-808, known for its distinctive bass drum and clap sounds. Sample-based drum machines, such as the LinnDrum LM-1 and LM-2, are also discussed, along with the pivotal role of the MPC3000 in popularizing sampling and sequencing. The article examines the legacy of drum machines, including the concept of quantization and the unique timing and grooves popularized by J Dilla. It concludes by acknowledging the enduring appeal of physical drum machines in a digital age and the ongoing influence of drum machines on music production.
typeresearch exposition
date15/06/2023
published16/06/2023
last modified16/06/2023
statuspublished
share statusprivate
copyrightHafsteinn Davíðsson
licenseCC BY-NC-ND
languageEnglish
urlhttps://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/2206275/2206274
doihttps://doi.org/10.22501/rc.2206275
published inResearch Catalogue


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