Larry Heard, a.k.a. "Mr. Fingers", claims that the term "house" became popular due to many of the <answer>early DJs creating music in their own homes</answer> using synthesizers and drum machines such as the Roland TR-808, TR-909, and the TB 303.[citation needed] These synthesizers were used to create a house subgenre called acid house.
Why did the term house become popular? 
early DJs creating music in their own homes