Hey there guys...

I am looking to get a drum machine that will also comp chords as well. I want it to also be able to mute the bass as that would be counter productive to practicing with it. Any suggestions? There is also a money concern. Basically wanting a drum machine that works kind of like Band in a Box.

Any suggestions???

Thanks

The Boss DR-880 is a fantastic drum machine. I think you can do what you are asking above with this drum machine. Let us know what you decide. Der Basskopf

ok... I will look into that one. Thanks

I use the Boss Dr. Rythm Section Dr-5 Drum Machine, I bought it only for a drum machine to practice with but it does much much more. Hard to figure out if you ask me. I picked up mine on ebay for like 70.

We've got the Boss DR-880. It has a volume dial on the bass - any level you want from zero to 11ty. :) You can easily transpose any of its keys to some other key, though. You can also swap out drum kits (it's so easy, I can do it).

You can use its preset rhythms (lots) or compose your own.

Earlier today, I thought of a good reason to prefer a drummer over a drum machine but I forgot it again. It was a really good reason too - but I really truly have forgotten it.

Nice thing about a drum machine is that it doesn't keep playing once you turn it off.

Hey there guys...

I am looking to get a drum machine that will also comp chords as well. I want it to also be able to mute the bass as that would be counter productive to practicing with it. Any suggestions? There is also a money concern. Basically wanting a drum machine that works kind of like Band in a Box.

Any suggestions???

Thanks

Interesting topic, I dont know if there is anything out now that does what BIAB already does.