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RE: Jamuary 2025 - breaking them beats

I have an urge to play around with drum machines, but I know I should concentrate on my actual kit. I was looking at options anyway and there are some cheap machines as well as various apps. It's interesting that some basic drum machines from the 90s are still on sale. You would think that technology had moved on. I know there's a thing for retro beats. A friend bought an old Roland CR-78, but not sure what he used it for.

I was reading this about all the stuff that Behringer have produced or may sell. I know some people have issues with them ripping off designs, but people will buy it anyway. All I have by them is a little mixer.

I know @stickupboys like their gadgets. I like seeing what people use.

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Drum machines are fun! I hate Behringer they make good kit but it has 50% chance to break as the build quality is so poor!

My friend in the industry was not impressed by them. Cheap stuff is built down to a price. Might be okay with when messing around at home, but may not be reliable enough for gigs.

What's your recommendation for a cheap drum machine? Mind you I have other stuff on my wish list.

When you say cheap, what is price lol

I know. I could just mess around with some software drums anyway to get the hang of it.

not a bad idea as they basically the same just not quite as much fun

A second hand Model Cycles perhaps?

I really shouldn't...

But…

I have a wish list of stuff already. Have to prioritise.