Happy 808 Day!
The most famous drum machine ever made—inside your DAW
Happy #808day! The TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer is a detailed replica of the legendary TR-808—one of the most revered and sought-after electronic musical instruments of all time. Our plug-in recreation delivers all the boom, snap, and sizzle of the original hardware, plus modern enhancements for more sound design choices and faster beatmaking.
New sounds from A Guy Called Gerald
Founding member of 808 State and UK dance music stalwart A Guy Called Gerald embraces his “True School” ethos with this extraordinary array of beats and sounds for the legendary TR-808. Use tonal toms to elevate the melodies of your tracks. Or experiment with pitched and distorted kicks and take the 808 boom to another dimension. From traditional to transcendent, these artfully designed patches and patterns will catalyze your musical creativity.
Hear the 808 in action.
The TR-808 plug-in comes with classic kits and patterns to get you started, and it's incredibly easy to program custom beats and tweak your own kits. But that's only the beginning. Roland Cloud offers a wealth of new patches and patterns from artists and expert sound designers to inspire your music. Check out our multi-genre 808 playlist and cultivate the BOOM for yourself.
Try the TR-808 today.
The TR-808 Software Rhythm Composer is available with Roland Cloud Pro (via Pro Selector) and Ultimate memberships or a Lifetime Key purchase. Join today!