Samples From Mars - TR-808 Samples From Mars (WAV)

100% analog signal path - no plugin processing whatsoever
Deep, fat 808 Kicks processed with the classic Emu SP-1200 Sampler
All drums are truly tape saturated (no emulation here)
Extensive pitch and processing variations of every drum hit

The 808 is easily the most recognized drum machine in history. It's responsible for the birth of countless genres - hip hop, electro, techno, house, and a variety of sub-genres too countless to mention. Although it was created in early 1980, it is still extremely relevant and modern sounding, and can be heard on everything from a Lil Jon dirty south radio hit to a LIES techno 12".
We took our 808, recorded it through a huge SSL 4000 console (this board has an incredible dynamics and EQ section, used on countless hip hop records from the 80s on). A lot of the time, people who own an 808 wonder why it doesn't sound like it does on their favorite records. Using this console, you can get a lot closer to that sound. Scroll down to read more about the recording process.