First Drum Machine?

colorbars · Post by **colorbars** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:23 pm

I've decided it's time for me to get a drum machine, but i'm not too knowledgeable in that area. What would be a good reasonably priced drum machine that's fairly easy to use? I'm looking for something i might be able to scoop up on eBay for a good price.

Post by **braincandy** » Wed Jul 07, 2010 9:32 pm

Are you more interested in acoustic or electronic sounds? Also, what is the maximum you can spend?

colmon · Post by **colmon** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:11 am

Post by **meatballfulton** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:27 am

Also what other gear do you already have?

colorbars · Post by **colorbars** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:55 am

Acoustic and electric sounds if possible

as for other gear.... Esq-1, ms2000r, micron, korg poly 61, dx-21 etc

colorbars · Post by **colorbars** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:17 am

Under $100 if possible, not looking for anything too fancy

ramos · Post by **ramos** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:39 pm

Dr-660

Syn303 · Post by **Syn303** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:38 pm

Roland TR-505 possibly the 626, also any of the Yamaha RX's 11, 17, 21, 21L they are all quite cheap to buy.

Voodoo Ray · Post by **Voodoo Ray** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 1:41 pm

TR-505/626.

speak_onion · Post by **speak_onion** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:42 pm

If you can handle working with samples, the Korg ES-1 loaded with samples of any drum machine you want (they are all easily findable on the internet) will do you, plus give you a really nice sequencer and lots of manipulation capabilities. It's what I wish I had as my first drum machine.

Post by **blavatsky** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:06 pm

shameless plug, I have an es-1 for sale in the classified. It's a great machine, only selling because I got an ESX-1.
the sampling gives you endless flexibility + decent effects + great sequencer.

Post by **meatballfulton** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 3:18 pm

The TR-505/626 fits your budget but are dated soundwise, no electronic drum sounds. Programming backup only via a tape interface no MIDI dumps

I would look for a used Alesis SR16 or a Boss DR550/660. If it matters, the Boss units only have MIDI IN so you can't back up your programming at all

or use it as a clock master.

Post by **space6oy** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 5:47 pm

i agree w/ the ES-1 being a great choice. more or less the ER-1 but you can load it w/ better sounds. easy to program, up to 64 step sequences, nice built in effects.

SR16 also IMO has pretty great live drum type samples.

Post by **krzeppa** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:35 pm

speak_onion wrote:If you can handle working with samples, the Korg ES-1 loaded with samples of any drum machine you want (they are all easily findable on the internet) will do you, plus give you a really nice sequencer and lots of manipulation capabilities. It's what I wish I had as my first drum machine.

My old roommate from college had one of these. For the price, I think it would be good a choice for a first drum machine. I fooled around with it from time to time, and it seemed pretty easy to work with.

speak_onion · Post by **speak_onion** » Thu Jul 08, 2010 6:41 pm

space6oy wrote:SR16 also IMO has pretty great live drum type samples.

Agree. Definitely put some SR16 samples in your ES-1.

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