Guest tbio2007 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 What one do you use and what would you say the best one was for newcomers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Moss Acid Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 tr-727 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josso Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 tr-727 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest taxman Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 tr-606 it sounds decent and a baby could figure out how to use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goodwillsidis Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 if you're looking for something with more kit variety than a X0X or X0X clone, on ebay, r-8s are pretty fuckin cheap. if you're patient, they're not too hard too use, but they involve a fair bit of concentration. slightly lower on the totem pole is the ry-30, which i think is fun as hell to program.. it's almost like a toy, in a good way the sound quality isn't the sharpest, but it does have 4 outs and a lot of parameters to edit per sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Moss Acid Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 tr-606 it sounds decent and a baby could figure out how to use it i dont think a baby could use the recall bar buttons for quick acess to track writing. the 707 is the easiest drummachine to track write with, the 606 is like the 303 and can get really complucated with a track more then 60 bars long. (also the 707 can chain 16 patches together were as the 606 can only chain 4) but tjen the 606 does have the added switch between track play and write while it's still playing which is great, especailyl if you got somting being triggered by the H/L toms as for Roland R-8 Im getting One (R-8mrk1) Next Week. with 909 and 808 cards . lushious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goodwillsidis Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 as for Roland R-8 Im getting One (R-8mrk1) Next Week. with 909 and 808 cards . lushious. That's what I had-- although only the 808 card, did that 909 card run you an arm+leg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Moss Acid Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 it was thrown in with the 808 cards for 130 squidz = boxed with manual & PSU. 2 cards (808 & 909) and a memory card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adjective Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 do you want just rhythm or do you want an all-in-one box allowing melodies too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnar Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 i use 707, 606 & R8 mk1 (with 808 & 909 cards), and a tr 909 i'm borrowing from my friend. it's not fully functional though :/ and i just bought a 727. STAIRCHIME cant resist it! i recommend the 707. loveable samples, fun to program, has nice soft buttons for your fingery pleasure. also doesn't cost you an arm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 HR-16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheEarlOfEastchurch Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 HR-16 aMEN TO THAT +hr-16b fatty fatty sounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enki Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 DR-660 + any sampler (how much is an S2000 these days?). The sequencer is pretty tight and offers much higher resolution than most. As I recall, there are only 24 velocity levels, which is kind of silly.. But even still it allows for much more nuanced programming than most other drum machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbio2007 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 where can i purchase the 727/707 please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dr. Elemeno von Hat X: PhD Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 ringo starr is a great drum machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Moss Acid Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 where can i purchase the 727/707 please? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Roland-TR-707-tr707-...1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vegeta897 Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 My first drum machine was the ER1 mkii. $200. Digitally synthesized percussion. Simple 16 step sequencing, yet with lots more option available when you want to get tricky. I also have an ES1 mkii which is a sampler drum machine. $280 Again, very simple operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 Korg KPR-77 analogue, sounds like a 606, but is a bit different (looking/sounding/programming) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pylonbitch Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 HR-16 aMEN TO THAT +hr-16b fatty fatty sounds amen again. you can avoid the b though, cos the sounds are shit industrial eighties shit. the hr16 is awesome though. crunchy and infinitely programmeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adjective Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 here's a blog / review about the hr-16 that i read the other day http://www.em411.com/show/blog/3857 followed by a lot of discussion, may be helpful? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goffer Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 the korg electribe series is always good to start with. you can get an EM1/ER1 for under a $100 nowadays or get the ESX1 ($300 or so) which i love to bits :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdust Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 I recently got the Korg ER1mii and a EA1 pretty dam cheap, perfect for what i need it for, Also hooked them up2 reason so even more options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awepittance Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 my recommendation would be for a Korg Electribe or Elektron machinedrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rook Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 my recommendation would be for a Korg Electribe or Elektron machinedrum. Machinedrum pwn every drum machine's booty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 The Korg Electribe ESX is an amazing sampler as well as drum machine. It's just an all around powerhouse piece of gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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