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so, i've been listening to a bunch of music with drum machines lately, like nadja, godflesh, xasthur, etc...i've come to the conclusion that i really need one to further my music, as i am having trouble putting a real band together/recording stuff. what are some affordable options that you guys seem to like? are there drum machines that let you put patterns together and play with you for a whole song?

it should be noted that i like to play heavier/noisier/spacier stuff.

Garageband. I had an Alesis SR-16 for a while but never got the hang of it

i've also been using GarageBand lately. i have a HR-16 out in the shed that i haven't used in eons that i want to use again at some point because it has a very specific sound--it's really evident on the Arrested Development album--and because i spent a long time figuring out how to get the most out of it, program long songs, write short patterns and combine them into songs, etc. but it's hella limited compared to working on the computer where you have the graphical interface, 128 levels of velocity sensitivity, drag copy, and all the other features of software running on an actual OS.

I love love love my Electribe EMX. Lately the stupid noisy stuff I've been making has been all EMX, sometimes into pedlulz and sometimes not.

I just got Boss DR-660 and it's a fun little box.

Achtane wrote:I love love love my Electribe EMX. Lately the stupid noisy stuff I've been making has been all EMX, sometimes into pedlulz and sometimes not.

+1

I've been without the actual hardware for a while now, but the iOS iElectribe is a surprisingly solid substitute.

I had a SR-16, and it was badass as fuck. Foolishly traded it for pedals.

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Wasn't cheap (ok, it was compared to the 1k+ new it went for), but the Roland Handsonics are amazing sound and feel wise, but they're performance instruments more than a pure drum machine.

Got one for the old lady and it's an amazing piece of gear. Nothing substitutes being able to actually "play" along or adjust the thing in real time.

if you have an iPhone: funkbox
if you have an iPad: iElectribe and funkbox

maschine or maschine mikro, if u've got a laptop or computer that u'd like to use. all the advantages of hardware w/ all the advantages of software. its a beast, easy to use and a lot of fun.

mpc 500 or 1000. can be found pretty cheap these days.

another nod for the electribes, they are really fun and easy to use. the new ones give u 8 bars of sequencing too which is pretty rare.

I'm kinda tempted by iDrum.

skullservant wrote:Garageband. I had an Alesis SR-16 for a while but never got the hang of it

been using garageband, but i can't seem to put beats together that isn't just one pattern stretched out over the length of a song. i really want an sr-16 though.

I got a Maschine Mikro for this purpose and it is a beast. It's super intuitive to make songs as well. You may need to download a new kit for heavier stuff as most of the kits are more geared toward electronic/hip-hop music but it's pretty easy to load up your own sounds.

MPC or Electribe - seconded (thirded). Used Roland R8 is another cool choice. I regret getting rid of mine, but my TR-909 covers almost everything I need.

Might be worth going to a large chain music store to see which style of sequencing you prefer.

i should also clarify that i'm brokeish and like analog stuff. the electribe seems awesome.

i suddenly feel like i may have made this thread before...