The Roland TR-808, often simply called the 808, is a legendary drum machine produced by Roland Corporation from 1980 to 1984. It was one of the first programmable drum machines and became a cornerstone in the development of various genres of electronic music, including house, techno, and hip-hop.
: Famous for its deep, "bass-throbbing" kick drum and sharp snare, it became the "heart of the beat" for artists like Pharrell and David Guetta. jul 808 top
If you are looking for information on the (often associated with the Polish brand Juliandrum or similar 808 clones for Eurorack): The Roland TR-808, often simply called the 808,