Conga
The conga, also called tumbadora, is a tall, narrow drum with one drumhead from Cuba. Congas are shaped like barrels and are divided into three types: quinto (the lead drum, highest pitch), tres dos or tres golpes (middle pitch), and tumba or salidor (lowest pitch). Congas were first used in Afro-Cuban music styles such as conga (from which the drum gets its name) and rumba, where each drummer played one drum.
Oberheim DMX
The DMX is a digital drum machine that can be programmed. It was made by Oberheim and first sold in 1980 for US$2,895 (equal to $11,300 in 2025). The company sold the DMX until the mid-1980s.
Linn LM-1
The Linn LM-1 Drum Computer is a drum machine created by Linn Electronics and introduced in 1980. It was one of the first drum machines that could be programmed by users and the first to use recordings of real drums. The machine was designed by American engineer Roger Linn, who aimed to create a device that could produce more realistic sounds and provide more options than pre-set rhythms.
Roland TR-909
The Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer, often called the 909, is a drum machine made by Roland Corporation in 1983. It replaced the TR-808. The 909 was the first Roland drum machine to use recorded sounds for some beats and the first to include MIDI technology, which lets it work with other music devices.
Roland TR-808
The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer, often called the 808, is a drum machine made by Roland Corporation from 1980 to 1983. It was one of the first drum machines that let users create their own rhythms instead of using pre-set patterns. Unlike the Linn LM-1, a more expensive competitor at the time, the 808 made sounds using analog technology instead of playing recorded samples.
Drum machine
A drum machine is an electronic musical instrument that makes percussion sounds, drum beats, and patterns. These machines can copy the sounds of real drum kits or other percussion instruments, or they can create unique sounds, such as electronic tones. Many drum machines have pre-set beats and patterns for music styles like pop, rock, and dance.
Drum kit
A drum kit, also called a drum set or trap set, is a musical instrument made up of several percussion instruments that one person plays. It usually includes drums, cymbals, and sometimes other items like a tambourine or cowbell. The drummer sits on a drum throne and uses drumsticks, wire brushes, or nylon brushes to hit the drums and cymbals.
Splash cymbal
In a drum kit, splash cymbals are the smallest type of accent cymbals. They are often smaller versions of the more common crash cymbals. Splash cymbals and china cymbals are the two main types of effects cymbals.
China cymbal
In Western music, a China cymbal (or Chinese cymbal) is a special kind of cymbal that makes a loud, sharp, and sudden sound. This type of cymbal is sometimes called a “trash cymbal” because of the way it sounds. The name “China cymbal” comes from its shape, which looks similar to a musical instrument called the Chinese Bo.
Ride cymbal
The ride cymbal is a type of cymbal used to keep a steady beat in music. It is a common part of most drum kits and is used to create a repeating rhythm, called a ride pattern, instead of adding strong accents like the crash cymbal. It is usually placed on the far right side (or the drummer’s dominant hand) of a drum set, above the floor tom.