iO-808
Faithful browser rebuild of the Roland TR-808, down to the orange buttons and the cowbell nobody can leave alone.
Opens in a new tab. We do not control this site and it may have changed since we catalogued it.
How to get the most from it
iO-808 sits in Music Makers under Make, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something nostalgic, clever and useful.
About this category: Browser instruments, sequencers and sound toys designed so that anyone's first thirty seconds sound good. Headphones strongly recommended.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A trip back to the older internet
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Getting something practical done
- Trying it with zero commitment
iO-808: quick answers
Is iO-808 free?
Yes. iO-808 is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use iO-808?
No. You can use iO-808 without signing up for anything.
Does iO-808 work on a phone?
Not well. We file iO-808 as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is iO-808 safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does iO-808 take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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