How did the Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-1 Revolutionize the future drum machines

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Step into the world of the iconic Ace Tone Rhythm Ace FR-1. A groundbreaking device that transformed music production in the 1960s. Learn how musicians transitioned from live drummers to the FR-1's introduced by Ace Electronic Industries Inc. in 1965 and how the visionary mind of Ikutaro Kakehashi, founder of Roland and the genius behind the FR-1, offered pre-programmed rhythms with variable tempo to 16 distinct styles providing unmatched simplicity and versatility.


Dive into the influential beats of the FR-1, tracing its impact on artists like Sly and the Family Stone and Taj Mahal, and its continued relevance in modern music production. The FR-1 signaled a new era in electronic music experimentation and paved the way for future advancements in drum machine technology.

00:00 intro
00:09 History of the Ace Tone FR-1
00:50 Ace Tone FR-1 features
01:38 What artists used the Ace Tone FR-1
01:58 Ace Tone FR-1 circuitry
02:23 How the Ace Tone FR-1 inspired classic drum machines
02:42 Ace Tone FR-1 price
02:50 Ace Tone FR-1 Kakehashi's legacy
03:09 Ace Tone FR-1 presets
07:05 Ace Tone FR-1 canceling sounds
07:27 Ace Tone FR-1 preset combination
08:28 Ace Tone FR-1 tempo
09:07 Ace Tone FR-1 outro

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