The iconic Roland TR-909 has played a part in many a tune, but it’s probably hard to pinpoint in which tracks it really flourishes.

From Daft Punk‘s Revolution 909 that was literally named after the machine, to Frankie Knuckles‘ The Whistle Song. There are countless names and tunes that have utilised the patterns and styles of the drum machine, and also countless beats that can and have been recreated with it.

The video below showcases a bunch of these iconic 909 patterns and shows the reason why this machine is known as a classic! Check it out below and tell us what you think!