acid techno
what it is
Acid techno is the term used to describe a style of techno that developed out of late 1980s Chicago Acid house. Acid house was essentially house music made with a specific sound, obtained by using very distinctive instruments created mainly by Roland, such as the TB-303 for bass and lead sounds, and the TR-909 and TR-808 for percussion. Acid specifically refers to the use of the Roland TB-303, or any other synthesizer designed to emulate its unique sound.
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What is acid techno?
Acid techno is the term used to describe a style of techno that developed out of late 1980s Chicago Acid house. Acid house was essentially house music made with a specific sound, obtained by using very distinctive instruments created mainly by Roland, such as the TB-303 for bass and lead sounds, and the TR-909 and TR-808 for percussion. Acid specifically refers to the use of the Roland TB-303, or any other synthesizer designed to emulate its unique sound.
What are good acid techno albums to start with?
Try Syro by Aphex Twin, Alien Metal by King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Chosen Lords by AFX, and ACID 444 by i_o.
Who are some women making acid techno?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/acid-techno/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making acid techno, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20