The Roland TR 808 has not only shaped much of the electronic music we listen to and make since its release, it's also become nearly ubiquitous with the idea of beat making and many styles of music.  
Roland TR-808 was released in 1980.
closeup of the iconic Roland TR-808 drum machine.

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