Drum Machines & Samplers
Drum machines and samplers trigger audio sequences to create unique rhythmic patterns and beats. They can manipulate sequences and samples to create interesting sounds for music makers.
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Drum Machines & Samplers in Modern Music Creation
Drum machines are beat-generating electronic instruments that emerged in the 1930s. They were significantly popularised in the 1970s and 1980s with the introduction of several notable product innovations. Samplers play and manipulate recorded audio fragments and sounds. The Computer Music Melodian (1976) brought digital sampling into existence, while the Akai MPC series (1988) made sampling more intuitive for users. The Roland TR-808 (1980) facilitated the iconic sound of golden age hip hop, while the Roland TR-909 (1983) has been used on countless techno, house, and acid tracks since its release. They remain staples in electronic music production and many faithful recreations exist today.