Drum Machines?

[Icarus26]

alright guys, i'm trying to find a drum machine to mess around with.

what are your guys suggestions? reviews would be nice.

 

[jim777]

I paid $75 for my Alesis SR16, which is fine if you want a fancy metronome. I can't honestly say how good it is for programming, because I only ever use the up and down tempo buttons on the presets. It suits me in my living room though and the stereo separation sounds great through a PA.

 

[Stumbo]

Here's an interesting link with audio samples of the SR16
http://www.synthmania.com/sr-16.htm

 

[keb]

For just messing around with, get a used Alesis SR16. Plenty of 'em out there.

 

[The Golden Boy]

Linn drum.

 

[Icarus26]

also, just as a note, i want to play some electronica music with it =]. of course using the drums will help me big time with keeping my time on bass, but i like experimenting.

 

[privatestockguy]

free downloadable drum machine for use on a pc or mac that duplicates the pretty decent drum setup on a BR600 or BR900 digital recorder. once installed it'll look for one of the BOSS units attached to your computer but even if you don't have one it'll still work. we've been using an old pc in the basement [with the sound out running into the PA] with this installed to jam along with for months.

check this page...

http://www.rolandus.com/products/productdetails.aspx?ObjectId=718

and go to the "downloads" tab.
the program you want to download is...

BR-900/600 Rhythm Editor Version 1.00

 

[AlphaMale]

I used to use Acoustica Beatcraft, but they know if you've purchased it or not.

I'm also looking for one. Software, good for extreme metal.


I would prefer real samples. I have samples if need too.

 

[Dr2Kitties]

BOYCOTT ALL DRUM MACHINES, and all forms of sequencers, and all karaoke, and all keyboardists playing left hand bass! They are evil and must die.

Electronic substitutes sound sterile....and they put real musicians out of work.

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Tisabelle

 

[BassyBill]

BOYCOTT ALL DRUM MACHINES, and all forms of sequencers, and all karaoke, and all keyboardists playing left hand bass! They are evil and must die.

Electronic substitutes sound sterile....and they put real musicians out of work.

:|
Tisabelle

... and we should ban any instrument invented in the last few hundred years and stick to playing REAL music on lutes, tambours and crumplehorns.

 

[Dr2Kitties]

BOYCOTT ALL DRUM MACHINES, and all forms of sequencers, and all karaoke, and all keyboardists playing left hand bass! They are evil and must die.

Electronic substitutes sound sterile....and they put real musicians out of work.

:|
Tisabelle

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CLARIFICATION:
....I didn't mean to suggest that the PERSON playing left-hand bass on a keyboard synthesizer must die....heavens no....but I wish the concept of putting a real bass guitarist (or a real drummer) out of work would die.


Tisabelle

 

[Icarus26]

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CLARIFICATION:
....I didn't mean to suggest that the PERSON playing left-hand bass on a keyboard synthesizer must die....heavens no....but I wish the concept of putting a real bass guitarist (or a real drummer) out of work would die.


Tisabelle

a real bass guitarist would have a bass the size of his or her body and be playing it with a bow. a real drummer would be playing with stones. so shall we go back to that?

but back to the subject. What would be better for electronica music, a drum machine or a sampler? i don't quite know the difference, so an explanation would be nice.

 

[AlphaMale]

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CLARIFICATION:
....I didn't mean to suggest that the PERSON playing left-hand bass on a keyboard synthesizer must die....heavens no....but I wish the concept of putting a real bass guitarist (or a real drummer) out of work would die.


Tisabelle

FACT: One guitar puts six monochord players out of a job.

 

[AlphaMale]

So any drum machines that are good for playing blast beats for black metal?

 

[Deluge Of Sound]

Can't go wrong with an old Roland GrooveBox

 

[baalroo]

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CLARIFICATION:
....I didn't mean to suggest that the PERSON playing left-hand bass on a keyboard synthesizer must die....heavens no....but I wish the concept of putting a real bass guitarist (or a real drummer) out of work would die.


Tisabelle

I think the ease of making music that comes from new tech. trumps some session guy's ability to make money.

 

[AlphaMale]

black metal drum machine? anyone?

 

[keb]

BOYCOTT ALL DRUM MACHINES, and all forms of sequencers, and all karaoke, and all keyboardists playing left hand bass! They are evil and must die.

Electronic substitutes sound sterile....and they put real musicians out of work.

:|
Tisabelle

The avalanche has already started. It is too late for the pebbles to vote.

 

[MrLenny]

Zoom B2, 40 riddim channels, tuner,effects & amp models,EQ & programmable.
Lots of fun for $100.00