Slam - My Machine 909 (A-Z UPDATED)
: True to Slam's philosophy that techno should sound like "machines have made it," the track features heavy analog saturation and driving percussion that defined the "Soma sound".
For fans of the "Slam sound," "My Machine 909" serves as both a high-intensity club tool and a piece of gear-worship, highlighting why the duo remains a titan of the global techno scene. Slam - My Machine 909
The track is a defining anthem by the influential Glasgow-based duo Slam (Stuart McMillan and Orde Meikle), released on their own Soma Quality Recordings label. It is a dedicated homage to the Roland TR-909 , the hardware drum machine that provided the sonic foundation for techno and house music. The Sound of "My Machine 909" : True to Slam's philosophy that techno should
: Slam frequently uses the 909 in their live sets and DJ performances, often pairing it with other classic gear or modern sequencers like the Cirklon . Context: Slam and the 909 It is a dedicated homage to the Roland