WHAT DRUM MACHINE SHOULD I BUY!?!?!?

[pisces7378]

Can anyone tell me what drum machine to buy? Does the BOSS JS-5 Jam Station sound like real drums and can I program it completely to do whatever I want it to do when I want it. This includes MANY stops and starts, and MANY time changes. 120 Beats/min. to 60bpm and back. Anyway, Is it a good machine. Is the Roland TD-8 the BEST or only the most expensive? What is the best for around $500? Someone please help me. I am in Germany and can't speak German. I live here. No one can help me here. Someone tell me what to buy.

Thanks,
Mike

[dabluesman]

Dude! One post is usualy enough. Anyway... http://homerecording.com/bbs/showthr...threadid=20202

[anppilot]

Do you need a drum machine so you can program loops internally?

I used to own a Dr-660. I loved it. I got away from using drum machines for loops and fill patterns. I use Cubase VST and program my own patterns using synths and samplers. But if you must go the drum machine route, definately go with the DR-770