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Although most prevalent in modern [[Electronica]] and dance music, a few [[rock]] bands have been known to use a drum machine in place of a live drummer. The [[British]] band, The Sisters of Mercy famously used a drum machine (referred to on album credits as ''Doktor Avalanche'').

Although most prevalent in modern [[Electronica]] and dance music, a few [[rock]] bands have been known to use a drum machine in place of a live drummer. The [[British]] band, The Sisters of Mercy famously used a drum machine (referred to on album credits as ''Doktor Avalanche'').

The 808 and 909 drum machines manufactured by Roland are perhaps the best known and since manufacture ceased these now change hands between musicians for many times the original selling price.

The 808 and 909 drum machines manufactured by Roland in the 1980s are perhaps the best known drum machines and defined the classic sound for many electronic artists. Since manufacture ceased these now change hands between musicians for many times the original selling price.