Members droolmaster0 Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 Only one I ever liked was the Vermona mk3, and I hated that too. I don't know why I buy them. Now that I've gotten that out of the way, $1250 + shipping. That just sounds so much better than $1300 shipped. This is only a little over a month old. Yes - it's probably true - if you wait long enough, I'll probably drop the price a little. But then you might lose the deal. And since it's so close to new, I'm not much into haggling now. What's the secret motive behind this sale? Surely you can't take me at face value. Well, I just traded for an xpander, and I want to put it where I have the 888, so I can use my analog sequencers with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moog man Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 sir spamalot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Obsidious Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 I hate drum machines blah blah spam blah Ungh, does...not...compute........Gah!!! You just gave me a headache... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cl516 Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 drum machines i've sold:TR-909, TR-808, MFB-502, Xbase09, Machinedrum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idiotboy Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 ...anything in particular you hate about the 888, drool, or just that it belongs to the genre? I had the original Machinedrum, sold it. Now I want it again. (this time I want the UW version). Also had the MAM ADX-1, Quasimidi 309, Yamaha RS7K. Don't want them again. Currently want a Machinedrum, Jomox (999, 888,airbase), and maybe an ER-1 and or MFB-503. Don't need any of them, nor can I afford them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members droolmaster0 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 ...anything in particular you hate about the 888, drool, or just that it belongs to the genre? Nah. they all suck. I had the original Machinedrum, sold it. Now I want it again. (this time I want the UW version). Also had the MAM ADX-1, Quasimidi 309, Yamaha RS7K. Don't want them again. Every couple of years I buy one because I feel I should have one, and then I eventually pretty much start neglecting my personal hygiene because I hate it so much. Currently want a Machinedrum, Jomox (999, 888,airbase), and maybe an ER-1 and or MFB-503.Don't need any of them, nor can I afford them. Right now I'm fueled also by modular lust, so I won't get into my 'if I wanted to be popular, I should get myself a drum machine' mode for awhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hmm. You're strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members droolmaster0 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 Sometimes I have to remind myself that cat turds aren't edible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Obsidious Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 You should tattoo it backwards on your forehead, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delicious Lamprey Problem Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 See, the thing about drum machines is... Well, you know when you have some unpleasant job that needs to be done, like going in to some crawl space to fix some wiring or plumbing or something? You call a guy and pay them $50 and they go in and get all cobwebby and grungy and fix it. You thank them and they go away. Same with drum machines. Isn't that what drummers are for? Gosh. I think I just sounded snobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ChristianRock Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 Once you deal with drummers for a few years, and the fact that 98% of them can't keep a solid beat that doesn't need to be quantized, you'll be extremely glad there are drum machines around. My bass player says, "there's a reason why there are so many drum machines". I never remind him that most drum machines now have bass, also I guess it comes down to what kind of music you play (or what kind of plink plink noice you make). To me, drum samples are not an option, I have to have them. Sorry I'm writing here if I'm not interested in the 888, but I figured the bump won't hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 I've experienced the "lame drummer". But, I've also experienced the "excellent and inspired drummer". I felt like MY playing actually improved when I played with him, he was that good. So, while drum machines have their place, I'll never believe they can ALWAYS replace a drummer. Also: Serious Electric Puppy provides serious answers. Sometimes. Pancakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members idiotboy Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 ignore drool, he crayzee. Buy he 888 naow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 An 888 doesn't replace a drummer. An 888 is for techno. Techno slaughters real drummers by the thousands to feed the ubiquitous "oooh" lady that's used to humanize otherwise stale arpeggios. Idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ElectricPuppy Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 "The ubiquitous 'oooh' lady". I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members carbon111 Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 The 888 looks like it would have a fabulously intuitive interface like a Roland 909 or a Korg ER-1. It doesn't. Not even a little... The UI designers at Jomox are hideous sadists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Delicious Lamprey Problem Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 The 888 looks like it would have a fabulously intuitive interface like a Roland 909 or a Korg ER-1. Yes. I like the look of those big square buttons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AfroRouge Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 Hard to disagree with the UI issues. The Xbase is certainly an odd duck. But once you get comfortable with how they work, they payoff is nice analog sounds, so it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members droolmaster0 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 Right. It's great. Buy it. Price is flexible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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