Electric Rhythm: The History of the Drum Machine | Reverb

Leon Theremin. Sly & The Family Stone. Prince. Drum machines have influenced our music and the way we perceive rhythm since the Rhythmicon popped onto the scene in the 1930s. Join William Kurk as he gives us a run-down of the evolution of the incredible drum machine. Read more on Reverb: https://goo.gl/MfT1zq
For more from William Kurk: https://goo.gl/NWE2Qh
Special Thanks:

- Danny Garcia (Danny The Wildchild) : https://goo.gl/zcPUR9
- Noam Wallenberg & RaxTrax Recording : https://www.raxtrax.com/

Want to know more about Drum Machine History?
Check out these excellent resources:

http://www.factmag.com/2016/09/22/the-14-drum-machines-that-shaped-modern-music/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qesonxgLv-8
https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/4/16/16615352/akai-mpc-music-history-impact
http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2015/06/rhythmicon-feature
https://medium.com/cuepoint/looking-for-the-perfect-beat-machine-3c110417f81a
https://reverb.com/news/alesis-hr-16-the-great-forgotten-drum-machine-of-the-80s
https://reverb.com/news/gear-tribute-the-maestro-rhythm-king-mrk2-sly-stones-favorite-drum-machine
https://reverb.com/news/the-process-haz-mats-live-detroit-techno-setup
https://reverb.com/news/two-classics-and-a-dark-horse-iconic-drum-machines-from-the-1980s

For a ton of awesome info about the 808, be sure to check out the 808 documentary: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/808/id1168251617

808 tribute "Ad" footage taken from Origin Workshop:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xI5oH6Avl4

"Rhythmicon" Footage sourced from Andrey Smirnov:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkodVcuPVAo

"EKO ComputeRhythm" footage sourced from EKOSALE:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qq_J46xKpjg

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