“MR-808” by MORITZ SIMON GEIST (2012)

The MR-808 is a larger than life physical and robotic recreation of the classic 1980s electronic drum machine the TR-808. Instead of each drum sound being created by a digital sound chip, the MR-808 uses real physical drums that are played by robotic actuators. The MR-808 has played in concert halls in front of live audiences. Geist says that he would like to continue this work by creating an entire band that plays music on physical instruments controlled by robots.

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