Why do rappers say 808?

If you’re into hip-hop and pop, you’ve probably heard “808” at some point. That’s a reference to the iconic Roland TR-808, a drum machine created by Ikutaro Kakehashi in 1980. The machine particularly stood out for its powerful bass drum sound.

What does 808 mean in music?

808 is the common nickname for the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer, an electronic drum machine from the 1980s popular in hip-hop music. 808 is also often mistakenly referenced as the penal code for “disturbing the peace.”

Can an 808 replace a kick?

Take a look at any music production YouTuber and they all use the term “808” to refer to any bass sounds that go along with the kick. You can set it up so that there is bass in your track, but it doesn’t have to come along with a kick, and you can switch out kicks for other kicks in case you don’t like how it sounds.

Is there a free 808 sample pack?

Not only does this pack include free 808s, but it also has melody loops, midi chord progressions and other drum one shots. This 808 sample pack is a collection of drums, melody loops, 808s, MIDI files and Serum presets, all inspired by the 808 Mafia team. These sounds will take your beat productions to the next level.

What is an 808 drum sample?

Even if it isn’t a direct sample from the original 808 drum machine, most people refer to any sine wave in the sub frequency range as an “808”. In recent years, producers have been stretching the limits of 808s and using distortion, saturation, eq, and compression to shape them into sounds very different from the original Roland 808 drum sample.

Where can I find free reverse loops and samples?

Use the search box to find more free reverse loops and samples. Contact me on ig (click the avatar and you will find it there) for custom loops or collabs!

How many 808 samples are in Travis Scott’s AstroWorld?

Travis Scott’s “Astroworld” was a production marvel when released in 2018 and featured some insane 808 samples to drive the songs behind it. In this sample pack you’ll find 85 amazing sounding samples and loops inspired by the sounds used in Astroworld.