Drum Machine

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When did early drum machines begin to be produced?

In the 1970s

What is the Roland CR-78?

A machine that allows users to create their own drum patterns and play them back.

How were the sounds generated?

Using synthesis

How did the invention of drum machines benefit musicians?

• This meant that you could create patterns that were not physically possible to play.

• But also have a very realizable and consistent drum patterns without timing changes.