AES New York 2019
Electronic Instrument Design & Applications Track EI01
Thursday, October 17, 9:00 am — 10:00 am (1E17)
EI01 - Drum Machines, Groove-Boxes, and Tempo-Based Electronic Instruments
Presenters:Michael Bierylo, Berklee College of Music - Brookline, MA, USA
Peter Brown, Roland Corporation US - Los Angeles, CA, USA
Dan Gill, Akai Professional - Cumberland, RI, USA
David Rossum, Rossum Electro-Music LLC - Santa Cruz, CA, USA; Universal Audio, Inc - Scotts Valley, CA USA
Early drum machines such and the Roland TR-808 and the Linn drum ushered in a new era in music production forming the bedrock of hit songs from the 1980s onward. These legendary instruments have helped define musical genres like Hip Hop and Dance music, and the influence of these designs can’t be underestimated. This session will examine the design philosophies behind these instruments and how they continue to be a vital part of the electronic instrument industry.