Before the TR-808 and TR-909 changed hip-hop and dance, the CR-78 changed pop. Here's the story of the last Roland organ-top rhythm machine. Read the full story here https://lnkd.in/ddD2WdYP Music: David Åhlund
Why is Roland so much looking in the past, invent something new again 👍just like the smaller companies these days. I miss the Roland spirit in the 'new' gear.
I’ll be honest, i got so distracted by the AI images at the beginning that i still haven’t finished the video. AI is cool, but it feels like a brand that experienced that era, took part in it, and helped shape moments of it shouldn’t need to fake it. Aside from that, i dig the 78
Robert Wyatt accompanied us recording 'The Sweetest Girl' while I switched pre-programmed patterns live in the studio (Berwick Street). Julie Christie (a good pal of Robert's wife) looked on from the control room. It was an exciting time.
"Can it be that it was all so simple then?"
Apparently AI is in charge of Roland's customer service and outside sales. They are incredibly creative at not responding. Been waiting over a month.
I wish I was back then
The CompuRhythm is a timeless music maker 👌
Tasteful use of A.I. in this ad.
Musician/Radio/Television/Motivational speaker
11moVienna….. this is obviously made for the US