From Darren Keast Sent Sun, Mar 7th 1999, 03:22
From Darren Keast Sent Sun, Mar 7th 1999, 03:22
By no means an expect on the issue, here's a basic picture: The 808 is a drum machine, created so bands could practice without a drummer. Gives that kind of hallow sound you here in old electro. I think "Planet Rock" is a good example of classic 808 beats. The 909 is a suped-up 808, with deeper bass, and is responsible for house music. The 303 was not a drum machine, instead, it was created so a band could practice without a bassist. This use never caught on, since the sound was more eery and synthetic. The 303 is responsible for Acid House...it's that very distinctive chirpy, whiny sound played to death in the early 90's. If you want to see how the 808 and 303 work/sound, check out the REbirth software, available for share at www.propellerheads.se. The software imitates 2 303s and 1 808. There is also a 909 patch available. > Can anyone give a succinct rundown (and if possible, a > history/"discography" of such machines? Or point me to a good web > resource, if there is one... > > Thanks, > Phil -- ::::: Darren Keast ::::: Skinny Intertainment Network ::::: http://www.skinny.com/