What could be better than an 808-style drum machine you can fit in your bag? How about one you could barely fit in a bedroom that's played by mechanical robots? Say hello to MR-808.
Fancy DJing with a built-in drum sequencer, a voice transformer, low latency platters and Serato DJ integration? Then you're going to find the new Serato & Roland DJ-808 a blast.
We heard vague rumors about this and now Serato have announced that they have indeed be working with Roland on something new. Watch the teaser video below. Only 14 days to wait to see the results.
Disclaimer: There are rumors of new Roland AIRA & Boutique synths case in a flurry of interest. This speculation is from sources like Gearslutz & Gearnews only. Here's what they think is coming soon.
In case you weren't sure what day it is today (it's 808 Day) here's a reminder video showcasing the "blink and you won't realise it's a clone" Yocto 808-style drum machine and sequencer.
The Roland TR 808 has not only shaped much of the electronic music we listen to and make since its release, it's also become nearly ubiquitous with the idea of beat making and many styles of music.
Regular readers of AskAudio will remember we featured the 8raw8 Analog Drum Expander with Moog-style rotary knobs in June 2016. Now you can see it in action.
There are a number of high-profile clones of the infamous 808 drum machine. And it's time to consider another one: 8raw8. Each unit is hand-built in France and features Moog style rotary knobs.