disraeligears Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Basicaly I was wondering how people actually used them, what context and so on, I'm looking into getting one for practice and writing and was wondering if anyone had any advice. Sorry I know this isn't exactly a bass guitar post but it links into gear and practice and stuff like that so I thought I should put it in this bit of the forum... Oh any, repliers, if there are any, could you please put down what machine/s you have if you do use a drum machine Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Hardware or software? If software is an option, BFD Eco is going for $30 at the moment [url="http://www.fxpansion.com/index.php?page=103"]http://www.fxpansion.com/index.php?page=103[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blademan_98 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I use [url="http://sourceforge.net/projects/drumtrack/"]this[/url] it's called drum track and it's free! It is from the source forge web site. You can create your own loops and export to wav etc. When laying down ideas, I have a Korg PXR4 which has a drum machine built in that is handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.i.stein Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 i use one mainly for practising along to, although will probably use it in the 3-piece instrumental band, so the drummer can switch to guitar occasionally. it's an Alesis SR-16. great sounds and plenty of scope, although step editing can be tiresome. they go for £40-£50 used. otherwise, use software if you've got a convenient laptop as a less limiting portable solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I use Groove Agent in Cubase or just a bunch of loops. Only ever use them for practice as find them very limiting for gigging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 My present drum machine is off Garage Band on iPad, wicked, programmable and with fills. Oh and..... it always turns up on time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Alesis SR-16 user here, I only use it for jamming along with which it's perfect for as there is no waiting for computers to load up etc, just switch it on, choose a preset and get jamming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 I often use my Zoom! drum machine when I'm practising. It's very easy to use and sounds good. I've used it for rehearsals too when the drummer has been unavailable. In those situations I'll use just program a pattern and let it run and we'll improvise over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Boss DR660 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Another SR-16 here. I also have a couple of Yamaha PSR keyboards whose built-in drum patterns are not too sad plus if need be I can program chord/backing tracks direct. As has also been said, there are a bunch of decent online and downloadable drum machines too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Chris2112' post='1369850' date='Sep 11 2011, 08:50 PM']I often use my Zoom! drum machine when I'm practising. It's very easy to use and sounds good. I've used it for rehearsals too when the drummer has been unavailable. In those situations I'll use just program a pattern and let it run and we'll improvise over it.[/quote] +1 for a zoom. I have a [url="http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/b21u/"]B2.1u [/url] which I just got last week from a fellow basschatter, and its brilliant. Lots of effects (some editable) [i]and [/i]a pedal [i]and[/i] a tuner [i]and[/i] a drum machine. Also its solid metal, not placcy. edit: I have just given it another early morning whirl at 8:20 am . I think some of the schoolkids walking to their daily grind, were entertained as i vamped on the Alice Cooper track. [i][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBEcLxnXVAc&feature=related"]Schools out[/url][/i], over a basic drum track. Just realized it was the wrong time of day for that tune though, DOH! ( not that any of them would have recognized it) Edited September 12, 2011 by daz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 still got an old roland 626 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1369719' date='Sep 11 2011, 07:22 PM']Alesis SR-16 user here, I only use it for jamming along with which it's perfect for as there is no waiting for computers to load up etc, just switch it on, choose a preset and get jamming [/quote] Ditto, on all points. I've also used it for band rehearsal when the drummer couldn't turn up and for a click-track when recording. I use it with a pair of footswitches which allows on/off and 'fill' control and I've heard of people using it for live performances. Seems to be far more capable than my modest needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bassman7755 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Try and auto arrangement program like "Band in a box" or my personal favourite "Jammer pro" [url="http://www.soundtrek.com/content/index.php"]http://www.soundtrek.com/content/index.php[/url] which generates extremely realistic drum tracks - lots of subtle various and very human sounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I have the SR16 but its not possible to link patterns to kit configurations. You have to switch the kit manually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Alsatian Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I use drum machines regularly, mainly for recording. Probably the best bang-for-buck is the Alesis SR-16 (I've had three in the past, along with its successor, the improved SR-18). The best one I've owned was the Boss DR-880, which featured an input for guitar/bass and a stack of Boss FX/amp models in there, but it was the drum machine interface and programming options where it excelled. I only have a Roland TR-505 at the moment, but have owned the following over the years, most of which can be had cheaply! Boss DR-550MKII Boss DR-660 Roland TR-626 Korg Electribe ER-1 MKI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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