The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer, originally released in 1980, stands as a landmark in electronic music production. This analog rhythm machine is renowned for its distinct, pure sound quality and its extensive percussion set, featuring 16 unique sounds including iconic Kick Drum, Snare Drum, and various toms and cymbals. Its innovative design allows for sound editing and tunability, offering producers a versatile palette for sonic creation. The TR-808's influence is deeply embedded in genres such as R&B, Hip-Hop, Dance, and Techno, making it a foundational instrument for countless musical artists and a testament to Roland's engineering prowess in creating reliable and distinctive audio tools.
This service manual provides comprehensive guidance for the maintenance and repair of the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer. It covers essential procedures to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of this classic analog instrument. The manual details the internal workings, diagnostic steps, and repair techniques necessary for technicians and owners alike. With a focus on practical application, this document serves as an indispensable resource for understanding and preserving the unique sonic capabilities of the TR-808, facilitating its continued use in modern music production.
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* XV-88
* Main Menu
Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer
TR-808 Image
The TR-808 is a classic drum machine that used analog synthesis to create its sounds. The sounds have a very thin and pure quality and aren't grungy like it's successor the TR-909. In fact, the 808 has become the signature beatbox used in most R&B and hip-hop as well as a lot of dance and techno music. Booming bass kicks, crispy snares and that annoying cowbell sound made famous during the 80's are all part of the 808 and its famous sound.
Its 16 drum sounds include the famous boomy low kick, snappy snares, low/mid/hi toms, low/mid/hi congas, rimshot, claves, hand clap, maracas, cowbell, cymbal, open hihat, closed hihat and accent. All of the sounds can be edited and/or tuned and have individual outputs. Unfortunately it is not MIDI equipped but it does use Roland's DIN Sync.
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* EG-101
* GR-500
* GR-700
* HS-10
* HS-60
* JD-800
* JD-990
* JP-8000
* JP-8080
* JSQ-60
* Juno-106
* Juno-6
* Juno-60
* Juno-D
* Juno-G
* Juno-Stage
* Jupiter 4
* Jupiter 6
* Jupiter 8
* JV-1010
* JV-1080
* JV-2080
* JV-80
* JV-880
* JV-90
* JX-305
* JX-3P
* JX-8P
* JX-10
* MC-09
* MC-202
* MC-300
* MC-50
* MC-500
* MC-80
* MC-303
* MC-307
* MC-505
* MC-909
* MKS-7
* MKS-30
* MKS-50
* MKS-70
* MKS-80
* MPG-80
* MSQ-700
* MT-32
* PG-200
* PG-300
* PG-800
* PG-1000
* PR-100
* ProMars MRS-2
* R-70
* R-8
* RE-201
* RS-09
* RS-202
* RS-505 Paraphonic
* S-10
* S-220
* S-330
* S-50
* Saturn 09
* SH-1
* SH-101
* SH-1000
* SH-2000
* SH-2
* SH-201
* SH-3a
* SH-32
* SH-5
* SH-7
* SH-09
* SP-808
* SVC-350 Vocoder Rack
* System 100
* System 100m
* System 700
* TB-303
* TR-505
* TR-606
* TR-626
* TR-66
* TR-707
* TR-727
* TR-808
* TR-909
* U-110
* U-20 / 220
* V-Synth
* VP-330 Vocoder Plus
* VP-550
* VP-9000
* XP-10
* XP-30
* XP-50
* XP-60
* XP-80
* XV-3080
* XV-5050
* XV-5080
* XV-88
* Main Menu
Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer
TR-808 Image
The TR-808 is a classic drum machine that used analog synthesis to create its sounds. The sounds have a very thin and pure quality and aren't grungy like it's successor the TR-909. In fact, the 808 has become the signature beatbox used in most R&B and hip-hop as well as a lot of dance and techno music. Booming bass kicks, crispy snares and that annoying cowbell sound made famous during the 80's are all part of the 808 and its famous sound.
Its 16 drum sounds include the famous boomy low kick, snappy snares, low/mid/hi toms, low/mid/hi congas, rimshot, claves, hand clap, maracas, cowbell, cymbal, open hihat, closed hihat and accent. All of the sounds can be edited and/or tuned and have individual outputs. Unfortunately it is not MIDI equipped but it does use Roland's DIN Sync.
