Members Super Bass Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 So I was talking to my bass teacher last night and both of us agreed that it would be a good idea for me to get a drum machine. Anyone here got one, or could recommend one? Not too expensive. I'm looking for something under $200, under $100 would be even better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lokidecat Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Hammerhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted August 9, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Sorry I meant to say a hardware-based drum machine. I already have Acoustica Beatcraft but find it a bit time consuming for creating beats. I'm looking for something hardware based with some pre-programmed beats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lokidecat Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 bah. ain't nuttin' wrong with HH if you just need something to play against! I like Alesis stuff, usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassesofalessergod Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 bah. ain't nuttin' wrong with HH if you just need something to play against! I like Alesis stuff, usually. your reading comprehension needs work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lokidecat Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 your reading comprehension needs work. Suck a bag of dicks. The Alesis has 50 preprogrammed rhythms. Is between $100-200, and meets the initial criteria. Did you take a left at Albuquerque on the way into the thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richy Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Alesis SR-16, pretty old, but easy to use and really good sounding kits IMO. Plenty second hand on Ebay as we speak, well under your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassesofalessergod Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Suck a bag of dicks. The Alesis has 50 preprogrammed rhythms. Is between $100-200, and meets the initial criteria. Did you take a left at Albuquerque on the way into the thread? actually my reading comprehension sucks, i thought he said NOT hardware based. and YOU eat a bag of dicks!:mad::mad: eat two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Alesis SR-16, pretty old, but easy to use and really good sounding kits IMO. Plenty second hand on Ebay as we speak, well under your budget. +16 Also check out the new Boss DR-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bd's_bass Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I've got an older Yamaha RY10 that works great--original box, too. I'll let it go cheap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Tomas Haake from Meshuggah. I couldn't find a picture of Raymond from Fear Factory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted August 9, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Tomas Haake from Meshuggah. I couldn't find a picture of Raymond from Fear Factory... Does he come with an XLR out socket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitargod0dmw Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Does he come with an XLR out socket? No...but I'm sure if you mic all of his drums you'd be all set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I've got a Zoom MRT-3, works pretty good, fills the bill for what you're looking for: http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4145003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chunky-b Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Has anyone ever used one of these. I know they are mostly cheap plastic, but I am looking for something to use while just practicing and screwing around... It includes a basic drum machine. DigiTech BP50 Bass Floor Modeling Pedal http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/DigiTech-BP50-Bass-Floor-Modeling-Pedal?sku=150844 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Roguetitan Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 download this for freehttp://www.infomaticsonline.co.uk/computeractive/downloads/2167815/hydrogen-drum-machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Noise... Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Personally, I'd really recommend that you just find a decent free program and spend the $200 on something else. I've played guitar for a few years now, drums for a while, and I'm picking up a bass next week. I haven't found the need for anything more than a metronome...and even that I don't use much. They way I look at it is that a free program that works how you want it to will give you the same practice as a $200 drum machine and work just as well - it may actually end up being easier to use. Just my two cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members someotherguy Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Personally, I'd really recommend that you just find a decent free program and spend the $200 on something else. I've played guitar for a few years now, drums for a while, and I'm picking up a bass next week. I haven't found the need for anything more than a metronome...and even that I don't use much. They way I look at it is that a free program that works how you want it to will give you the same practice as a $200 drum machine and work just as well - it may actually end up being easier to use. Just my two cents. Your opinion is valid, and I agree that free/cheap software could be fine (it's what I use). However, as a bass player who plays a bit of guitar, I find that practicing with a drum machine is quite useful for a bassist. It's similar to a real jam session and really helps when playing lines with whole notes or stops. I particularly use it to practice playing and singing simultaneously so I can feel where in the beat voice & bass each come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members someotherguy Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Any of these machines listed usable live with footpedal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ender_rpm Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I've got a cheap old casio keyboard with speakers and a tap tempo. I can play against it for hours. Plus you can use it for "demo" quality tracking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 The Zoom can use a foot pedal.Here's the company specs: http://www.zoom.co.jp/english/products/mrt3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members groutt Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 I've got a cheap old casio keyboard with speakers and a tap tempo. I can play against it for hours. Plus you can use it for "demo" quality tracking. That's what I was thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted August 9, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 Personally, I'd really recommend that you just find a decent free program and spend the $200 on something else. I've played guitar for a few years now, drums for a while, and I'm picking up a bass next week. I haven't found the need for anything more than a metronome...and even that I don't use much. They way I look at it is that a free program that works how you want it to will give you the same practice as a $200 drum machine and work just as well - it may actually end up being easier to use. Just my two cents. I already have Acoustica Beatcraft, I need a hardware based drum machine because I can't bring the laptop and bass everywhere So far I'm liking that Zoom MRT-3B and the Alesis SR-16......I'm gonna check a price on the Zoom. I have a Zoom 4 track that I'm pretty happy with the quality of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted August 9, 2007 Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 $99 at J & R: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted August 9, 2007 Author Members Share Posted August 9, 2007 $99 at J & R: I saw that but they don't ship to Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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