808 Day is here, and with it comes a celebration of one of music’s most iconic instruments. Every 8 August, beatmakers pay tribute to the mighty Roland TR-808 – a drum machine that’s been shaping genres and shaking subwoofers since the early ‘80s.

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To mark the occasion, Roland is serving some solid deals on its plugins – with the spotlight on its TR-808 software, available now till 31 August as a perpetual license for just $49, or a third of its usual price of $149.

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The TR-808 plugin is an authentic recreation of the legendary TR-808 hardware synth with full Analog Circuit Behavior modelling. It offers all the sounds on the original plus modern enhancements, including independent step sequencer lanes, per-step articulations, and a resizable UI. If you’ve been waiting to add this essential piece of beat-making history to your DAW, this is the time.

But the 808 isn’t the only one getting love this 808 Day. All Roland plugins at Plugin Boutique are currently 30% off. That includes the TR-909 plugin, now down to $104 from its usual $149.

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In addition to faithfully modelling the TR-909’s analogue circuitry, the software version uses the original sample ROM and models the early digital technology present in the vintage hardware. This results in a spot-on replica that’s still beloved by electronic and dance producers to this day. The plugin version also comes packed with new features to suit modern workflows.

If you want the full vintage arsenal, Roland’s Drum Machine Collection – which includes the TR-808, TR-606, TR-909, TR-707, and TR-727 – is now discounted to $349.

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For those looking for a Roland alternative, D16 Group’s Nepheton 2 is also on sale for $49 – that’s 58% off the original price of $119 – from now till 18 August. It’s a deeper, feature-rich emulation of the TR-808 with expanded controls and an FX section to sculpt your sound “effortlessly”.

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Visit Plugin Boutique for the full list of deals this 808 Day.

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