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. And if you're ready to nerd out more, CDM is partnering with Bjooks so you can get that book and more in a special deal -- today only, 808 Day!
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