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[[Image:808.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Roland TR808 drum machine]]
A '''Drum Machine''' is an electronic instrument designed to replicate the percussive sounds made by [[drums]]. Drum machines can either use [[digital]] or [[analog]] technology to replicate drum sounds and more modern ones may allow percussion sounds to be sampled from external sound sources.
A '''Drum Machine''' is an electronic instrument designed to replicate the percussive sounds made by [[drums]]. Drum machines can either use [[digital]] or [[analog]] technology to replicate drum sounds and more modern ones may allow percussion sounds to be sampled from external sound sources.
Although most drum machines are designed so that rhythms can be programmed in and them played back, some feature pads that allow them to be played be hitting with a stick or the hands similar to a traditional drum.
Although most drum machines are designed so that rhythms can be programmed in and them played back, some feature pads that allow them to be played be hitting with a stick or the hands similar to a traditional drum.
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'').
==Usage==
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]] rock band, The Sisters of Mercy famously used a drum machine (referred to on album credits as ''Doktor Avalanche'').
==Classic Models==
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.
The TR808 and TR909 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.
[[Category:Musical Instrument]]
[[Category:Musical Instrument]]