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recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:28 pm
by gunslinger_burrito
I thought I'd asked this in the past, so went digging through my old post....couldn't find a topic on it....
Soooo, I think I might wanna try out some drum machines for live use, so I can play actual songs instead of just drone and noise, and hopefully run across some drummers who want to join me....
Anyone have a favorite, least favorite? Opinions? I'd probably want to program a decent amount of parts for each song. thanks y'all!
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:29 pm
by kosta
MPC 1000 maybe? So many ways to skin this cat.
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:34 pm
by sonidero
I'm booty with the MPC and it's probably overkill for what you need... Check out any of the Roland/Boss Dr. Rhythms or one of the old Alesis things... They all have good drums for rock and some let you program a bass line in too... They are easy to use for stringing parts into songs and everything is saved when you turn it off... Look at Pawn Shops or CL...
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 2:35 pm
by space6oy
yeah i remember the old thread about this... cheap one with realistic sounds that's easy to program, alesis SR-16. or if you already have an ipad just use software on that.
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:07 pm
by greyscales
I had an Akai XR20 for a while. It was easy to program, but was kind of limiting in its sounds. All of them sounded small and too artificial. Probably fine for aspiring hip hop acts. However I can get better results from Logic's drum samples.
I actually just downloaded a drum machine app on my iPhone yesterday. Haven't messed with it too much, but it looks pretty great for a free app. It is called DM1 Drum Machine by Fingerlab. Not shabby at all if you don't want to spend anything. Definitely a good practice tool if nothing else.
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:27 pm
by aen
I enjoyed my Korg electribe when I had it. But went all iPad for drum machines recently.
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:37 pm
by Muse FTW
Teenage Engineering OP-1 is half drum machine half synth, and the sequencers are pretty cool (both programmed and random). You can also use your own samples in it.
Maschine is a good option if you want to lug your laptop around lol.
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:47 pm
by the Life Aquatic
Ipad or iPhone go with DM-1 or imaschine
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:52 pm
by gunslinger_burrito
No laptop here. I am not made of money
These are good though.
you guys are the best!
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:52 pm
by sonidero
He just wants something to take to a solo gig to play over... I think an OP-1 and Maschine are too much and an Iphone is dorky at a show... Go for one of the classic Boss/Alesis...
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:55 pm
by theshoegazer
A cheap option could be the Zoom MRT-3B (now discontinued). I had one for years. It has a good selection of drum kits, some of which are surprisingly realistic, and is super easy to program. They pop up on the used market for $50 - $100 bucks usually.
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 4:56 pm
by sonidero
There is an Alesis SR-16 in Longmont for $75... Check pawn shops in Denver...
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 5:02 pm
by Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.
roland r5/r8
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 8:37 pm
by sonidero
Re: recommend a good drum machine?
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2012 10:00 pm
by gunslinger_burrito
cewl. Just to try and save myself some searching time... does anyone know if you can program weird time signatures in any of these? Odd times: 5/4, 7/8, etc....?