Roland TR-909
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The Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer, commonly known as the 909, is a drum machine introduced by Roland Corporation in 1983, succeeding the TR-808. It was the first Roland drum machine to use samples for
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Jeff Mills performing with a 909 in Detroit in 2007
LinnDrum
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The LinnDrum, often erroneously referred to as the LM-2, is a drum machine manufactured by Linn Electronics between 1982 and 1985. About 5,000 units were sold.
Roland TR-909
…it to synchronize with other devices. The 909 was a commercial failure, as users preferred the more realistic sounds of competing products such as the LinnDrum. Roland ceased production after one year, having built 10,000 units. The 909 influenced the development of electronic dance music genres such as techno…
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