Drum machines!!

[zanerd]

I live in an apartment and need a way to record drums.

I have had an Alesis drum machine in the past but really didnt enjoy having to loop or use finger pads when sticks would be much more beneficial.

Any ideas as to what kind of product I could get? Or any suggestions on drum machines that you have used and liked.

Thanks everyone!!

 

[Russtopher]

if a free software drum machine is up your alley, check out Hydrogen. I use it all the time, it's fairly easy to use, there are a few downloadable kits. It's not pro-level, but it's free And like I said, easy to use.

 

[ssscientist]

Any ideas as to what kind of product I could get?

This --- LINK --- has gotten good chatter from fellow drummers around this board.

It can be used by itself with it's built in sounds or as a midi controller for something like BFD or EZDrummer.


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[jpw23]

This --- LINK --- has gotten good chatter from fellow drummers around this board.

It can be used by itself with it's built in sounds or as a midi controller for something like BFD or EZDrummer.


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I have a DD55......I really like it a lot, I can't play drum, at least not all at once but, it is a good tool

 

[jeffree]

I have a DD55......I really like it a lot, I can't play drum, at least not all at once but, it is a good tool

Agreed. I used a dd-55 happily for a year. My gear-snob friends laughed when they first saw it and then nodded in surprise when they heard it. But the new, redesigned dd-65 is better, with an extra pad, more user memory, some better samples (especially the cymbals) and more sensitive triggering. If you have limited space, little money, and like to play with sticks and pedals--the 65 (or the 55) is a great tool. It's definitely no match for a high-end sampler, or a full acoustic or electric set, but for just $240 bucks, it performs well in the right hands and feet.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DD65/

Best,
J.

 

[The Green Hornet]

Yo Z:

The Boss 880 is my choice. It has so many cool patches. It also has a base line you can use or turn off or change the key.

It is a tad more expensive but, if you're in to programming a drum box, you can do that too.

You might want to check it out--it's sound quality is very good.

Green Hornet

 

[zanerd]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I am using the Lexicon Omega and Cubase.

Will the D55 work well with that set up? (i.e what connection/software does it use)

Thanks.

 

[Zaphod B]

Yo Z:

The Boss 880 is my choice. It has so many cool patches. It also has a base line you can use or turn off or change the key.

It is a tad more expensive but, if you're in to programming a drum box, you can do that too.

You might want to check it out--it's sound quality is very good.

Green Hornet

I have a Boss DR-670 that is a slightly de-contented version of the DR-880. (Less overall memory; no guitar models.) It's also a very nice unit, and is easy to use and sounds great.

 

[ssscientist]

Will the D55 work well with that set up? (i.e what connection/software does it use)

It uses the midi in on the back of your Lexicon Omega. One midi cable is all you need to connect it, from the midi out of the DD55 to the midi in of the Omega.

It should be plug and play --- most midi controllers are --- but there may be some editing software with it too.


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