While many pieces of vintage analogue gear have a dedicated following, few can claim to have had as much of an impact on music as Roland’s TR-808 drum machine. Initially considered a failure – its drums were hardly realistic-sounding – the machine has gone on to provide the beats for literally thousands of tracks, including such all-time classics as Marvin Gaye’s Sexual Healing and Aphex Twin’s Analogue Bubble Bath, and countless hip-hop records.
Accurate sound. Fun to play with. Loads of sequencer modes. More control than a real TR-808. Can save patterns and sounds separately.
Pros - Accurate sound. Fun to play with. Loads of sequencer modes. More control than a real TR-808. Can save patterns and sounds separately.
Cons - Not particularly flexible.
Verdict - If 808 sounds are your bag, you'll go crazy for Nepheton. Just don't expect much else from it.
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