S7.E7: The History of Drum Machines
28 May 2026

S7.E7: The History of Drum Machines

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Just as they did last episode with respect to synths, John and Tom take a tour through the history of drum machines (and the like) throughout modern music history. This one doesn’t start in church, but otherwise, the similarities are eerie…though, perhaps not entirely unexpected. Once again: did it peak in the 80s? We discuss, you decide!


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