Released in 1985, this classic Hip Hop song served as the inspiration for many other prominent Hip Hop stars to come, including the likes of N.W.A. SCHOOLLY D - PSK - WHAT DOES IT MEAN 1985 Below I have corralled some of the more iconic hit songs that have used the TR-909 in its production as well as recreated some of the groove using the updated TR-8. Some of these included 1985’s “What Does it Mean” by Schoolly D, 1989’s “Pump Up the jam” by Technotronic, and probably most notably is 1990’s “Vogue” by Madonna. As time went on there would be a few records that would skyrocket the 909 into the commercial spotlight.
His record “Can You Feel It” is regarded as one of the first House records. One of the most notable producers in this emerging genre was Larry Heard aka Mr. The music they created was termed “House” music and ushered in a new genre of music in the late 80’s and early 90’s. The 909 found its niche when local Deejays in Detroit and Chicago got their hands on it and starting using it on their productions. These samples were then compressed to 6 bits and made tunable for the users to manipulate. To solve this issue Roland decided to digitally sample actual cymbals and hi-hats. Originally, the kick and snare were modeled by analog synth shaping however, for the cymbals and hi-hats, there was a struggle. Released in 1984, the 909 just like the 808 had its own unique sounding drum samples that didn’t sound realistic compared to actual drum kits sounds. This drum machine did to House and Techno music what the 808 did to Hip Hop.
Picking right back up from the last blog on the Roland TR-808, I thought it was only fitting we talked about the Roland TR-909. (Guest Blogger) Classic Songs Created with the Iconic Roland TR-909 was written for by Mitchell "The Innovator" Tillotson, Music Producer. There will be no others.Classic Songs Created With The Iconic Roland TR – 909 At this initial posting, all 101 shirts are already sold out. I have made a limited edition T-shirt print of the technical drawing made for use in this love letter – a hand drawn pencil and ink illustration with type set in photoshop. Special thanks to everyone who danced their way to the stars with me. Photographed, written, filmed, scored, programed, narrated and directed by Sunshine Jones. This is not the first word, or anywhere near the last word on the story I’m telling.
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These love letters (I should think that it goes without saying) are Op Ed (opinion based editorial) and thus they are filled with hyperbole, artistic license and some degree of speaking categorically to get the point across. I am not an authority, nor am I a historian. Note: I am an electronic musician, a designer, and a huge fan of synthesizers and drum machines. The TR-909 is the voice of those of us who weren’t done dancing, and cheered for disco’s revenge. It’s fun, inspiring, and filled with love, devotion and gratitude to all of the maestros who had the courage to dance at a time when dancing wasn’t on the minds of masses. My most personal love letter, I share stories of how I actually got one, and of being attacked for using a drum machine at all.
If for whatever reason the video doesn’t actually load and the above area is blank, just reload and it’ll show upĪ Love Letter to the magnificent Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer.Ĭovering the basic features of the instrument, but largely focused on the impact this drum machine had on absolutely everything.
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