x0xb0x And Roland TR-808: Roland Makes The Folger's Switch

Shh!

Don't tell Roland TR-808, but we're switched his regular TB-303 bass sequencer with the new x0xb0x TB-303 clone. Let's see if he can tell the difference!

Sound designer Justin McGrath gives GW a little tour of the classic -- dare way say, played out? -- Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer. If you've ever been a slave to the beat, take a look at your master.

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Music

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• x0xb0x
• Roland
• TR-808

[intromix]

To gearwire,,,,, "Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer. If you've ever been a slave to the beat, take a look at your master."" --SPOKEN LIKE A TRUE PIONEER!!!! I like that, and I'm 37, your probably at LEAST 10 years younger than me, I own the 808, 303, 909 and NEVER had my shit down like this, even in my younger years,,Hat's off to you my friend!! I'm just getting back into my music again and this video has DEFINITELY inspired me. Props to all the musicians, DJ's and Beat makers out there!!!!!

[gearwire]

thanks, man. I'm glad that the demo justin and I did inspired you. The 808 is still a beast, and makes you wonder why roland and the other majors don't make them like this anymore.

[iammagyar]

the 808 is just beautiful to look at, even without the fat ass analog sounds playing. your friend sure is cool to let you borrow it, i would hide in my room playing it 24/7 if i had one!

[dusp2k]

@twintron

The x0xb0x has midi and dinsync. So it's mac -> x0xb0x (midi) -> x0xb0x (dinsync) -> tr-808

[twintron]

I like it very much. May I ask you a question... I take it the x0xb0x is syncing with your mac. how would you go about getting these two to sync. Do you use a Kenton pro usb or something like that? Many thanks. Excellent rig / demo.

[zwanso]

freakin DOPE....

[Idium86]

sweet stuff!

[retrosound72]

very good demo

5*****

thanks