Drum Machines

zircona1
zircona1 Posts: 293
edited July 2004 in Musicians and Gearheads
I'm thinking about getting one, I want to use one when I make a CD. Anyone know any good brands at good prices?
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  • BinFrog
    BinFrog MA Posts: 7,314
    do you want a standalone, a software package, or something internal to a recording device?
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  • zircona1
    zircona1 Posts: 293
    Maybe a standalone or some kind of software program. I am going to be buying a computer soon, are there some good software programs?
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  • BinFrog
    BinFrog MA Posts: 7,314
    Originally posted by zircona1
    Maybe a standalone or some kind of software program. I am going to be buying a computer soon, are there some good software programs?

    tons. Go look on musiciansfriend.com or zzounds.com for drum machines/loops/etc software.

    I have 2 drum machines. One is internal to my digital multi-track recorder, and the other is a cheap (but very handy) one I have that I just plug into an amp when I am jamming.
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  • zircona1
    zircona1 Posts: 293
    Thanks for the suggestions. The Alesis SR-16 looks like a good one for a good price. I just need something to use when I play live, also for percussion when I record stuff.
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  • BinFrog
    BinFrog MA Posts: 7,314
    Originally posted by zircona1
    Thanks for the suggestions. The Alesis SR-16 looks like a good one for a good price. I just need something to use when I play live, also for percussion when I record stuff.


    I almost got the SR-16, but considering I only needed a stand alone for jamming (like I said, my recorder has a great one built in), I opted for a cheaper Zoom:

    http://www.zzounds.com/item--ZOMMRT3

    It's great for what I need it to do.
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  • PintoMusic
    PintoMusic Posts: 73
    I have an Alesis SR-16 in my home studio. It sounds okay for a drum-machine from the early-90's but, if you're into more organic sounds, there are better machines out there now.

    I recently tried out a Zoom RT-323 that was quite impressive. I did not get the chance to experiment with the programming aspect but the sound quality was several steps above the SR-16.
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