Digital rythmn machine or Tascam Bass Trainer??

[bcolins]

Admin, not sure where to put this query. Let me know if I need to move it.

Thinking its time to invest in some kind of an electronic drum or rythmn machine (as apposed to a metronome) or maybe a Tascam Bass Trainer if the trainer has a rythmn mode built in.

Dont know much about these devices,...I've always just listened to a record, tape, CD over and over........thinking the Tascam or similar device will be a big improvement on that,...but also want some kind of a rythmn machine. Im on a bit of a limited budget,...so would appreciate any suggestions.

Brian in Austin

[tycobb73]

It doesn't have rhythm function, but you can downlaod mp3s. My teacher made chord progessions on mp3s on his computer for me to solo over. They fit right into this.

[Stumbo]

You might want to check out some of these TB threads on the topic:
~Backing Tracks & Drum Machines
1 Drum Machines
2
3
Free, full-use,downloadable drumtrack software
Drum Tracks
Free backing tracks
Different methods to play drum tracks
Build your own backing tracks

~Software: Transcribe, Slow Down, Loop, Record, Metronome,Utilities
1 Slow down
2
3
BestPractice-free, easy to use, slow downer/pitch shifter/looper/vocal remover/bass isolator/ backing track maker
Metronome-odd time sigs.

Free music software
Cheap/good recording software
Guitar Pro

~Backing Tracks & Drum Machines
1 Drum Machines
2
3
Free, full-use,downloadable drumtrack software
Drum Tracks
Free backing tracks
Different methods to play drum tracks
Build your own backing tracks

~Other
Headphone amps/mixers/trainers
"Band-in-a Box" software for practicing
Playing along with your PC