Roland’s Tadeo Kikumoto on 808, part by part: the ukiyo-e drum machine

You think you know the 808? Listen to how Mr. Tadeo Kikumoto, Roland’s lead developer at the time, talks about what went into the machine. That walks through origins, from kick to claps, in this excerpt from the book Inspire the Music: 50 Years of Roland History, thanks to publisher Bjooks.

RIP Berlin synth, drum machine legend Manfred Fricke of MFB

Manfred Fricke was democratizing analog machines for music and pioneering Berlin electronic invention over 5 decades – years ahead of this city becoming known for such things. We’ve lost him this month.

Peter Kirn - June 29, 2021

Moog teases spectral shift invention for Moogfest

Moogfest is inbound, and that means some new, limited quantity creation of the engineers at Moog. This year it’s a fascinating looking spectral shift module.

Peter Kirn - March 22, 2019

Visionary Tatsuya Takahashi leaves a huge legacy as he departs KORG

Peter Kirn - February 20, 2017

Moogerfooger Cluster Flux Analog FX: Hands-on with Moog’s Chief Engineer; Sound Samples

- August 16, 2011

Remembering Keith Barr, Founder of Alesis, Lost Last Week

- August 30, 2010

Getting Publicity: Start With a Good Name for Your Project

Josh Jancourtz - March 5, 2007

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