Roland TR707 demo

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The @rolandglobal TR-707 Rhythm Composer from 1985, it was Roland’s first fully digital drum machine. Unlike its analog predecessors like the TR-808, the TR-707 used 8-bit samples (with 6-bit cymbals) of real acoustic drums, offering 15 sounds including kicks, snares, toms, hi-hats, cymbals, cowbell, and handclaps.

The TR-707 became a staple in early Chicago house and acid house, with producers like Marshall Jefferson using it on tracks like “Move Your Body” and Mr. Fingers (Larry Heard) featuring it in “Washing Machine.” Beyond house, Phil Collins tapped its crisp digital tones for pop hits, while Aphex Twin and Squarepusher later embraced its quirky charm for experimental electronic works. INXS’s “Need You Tonight” also showcases its punchy snares and hi-hats, proving its versatility across genres.

The TR-707 is very underrated compared to the TR-808 and TR-909, but it shares some sonic DNA with the 909—its hi-hats, claps, and cymbals are very similar to the 909’s, making it an alternative source for those iconic sounds. Its cowbell also became a signature element in house music, echoing through countless tracks and sample packs.

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