The Roland TR-808 is without a doubt one of the most quintessential pieces of any producer's studio arsenal. Known as one of the worlds first ever programmable drum machines, the 808 has been used by countless names in electronic music. Since 1980, artists as new as Skrillex and as seasoned as FatBoy Slim have all developed tracks using this revolutionary device.

Coming in 2013, Roland will be bringing you on an inspiring journey, from the 808's seminal track "Planet Rock" to today's big artists and how they use the machine. Diplo, ?uestlove, A-Trak, Fatboy Slim, Paul Oakenfold, Skrillex and many more are slated to participate.

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