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Serato and Roland teamed up for a special vinyl edition to mark the celebration of '303' Day on March 3rd. The vinyl was created in collaboration with DJs J. Rocc, Fast Eddie, Shadow Child and DJ Haus, while the Serato + The Roland TB-303 Bass Line / TR-606 Drumatix Control Vinyl will serve as a “time capsule and toolbox” to pay homage to Roland's classic 303 and 606 synthesizers.
Roland's TB-303 Bass Line Synthesizer and TR-606 Drumatix were released in 1981 and were credited with revolutionizing the music industry. Machines became electronic and by the end of the decade and early 90s the technology became TK in. production kit.
Per Serato:
The first disc pays homage to the 303's signature basslines, reinterpreted by hip house pioneer Fast Eddie and influential dance music DJ and producer Shadow Child. The second disc emulates the throbbing drum beats of the 606 reinvented by major producer DJ Haus and J. Rocc, one of the original turntables.
“When I first heard the 606, it was a revelation – it's right up there with the best,” J. Rocc said in a press statement.
Adds Fast Eddie said, “If it wasn't for the 303, I wouldn't even be here right now talking to you. This is my story.”
The hope is that the limited edition vinyl will serve as inspiration for future producers as they make their own beats with Roland's iconic gear. Find more information about the project right here.
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