Make a powerful enough 808, and it can blow your speakers - which can be the goal, if you’re trying to make a real banger. Its unique dribbling bass drum sound is what artists mean when they say “turn up the 808.” The pursuit of the perfect low-frequency 808 sound is a real struggle for producers. That’s a reference to the iconic Roland TR-808, a drum machine created by Ikutaro Kakehashi in 1980. If you’re into hip-hop and pop, you’ve probably heard “808” at some point. “My heart’s beating like an 808” -Britney Spears, “Break The Ice” "Got some pretty good beats on this 808 CD” -Frank Ocean, “Swim Good” “Fresh like, uh, Impala, uh, chrome hydraulics, 808 drums” -The Game, “How We Do” "I’m back with the 808 ‘cause I’m bossy.” -Kelis feat.
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