Zay808

The Zay808 is a very popular bass sample that has become the stock 808 for many trap productions. Unlike the Spinz808, the Zay808 has a quick decay and a flam attack, meaning it has a grace note preceding the full impact of the sample. The Zay808 is named for producer Zaytoven, and although its origin is unclear. The Zay808 is used frequently in productions by producers including Pi'erre Bourne, Nick Mira, JetsonMade, and KBeazy. Producers frequently apply saturation or distortion to the sample to bring out upper harmonics, and these variations have been included in widely circulated kits. Some have speculated that the popularity of the Zay808 stems from how audible the flam attack is on small speakers, like those in a cell phone.