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Lexluthor
09-19-2005, 01:36 PM
Hi I didnt know where to put this, I thought maybe Drums and Precussion but then they would tell me to learn the Drums.... so....

I want to buy a drum machine to play basic rock and punk style beats. However I have no idea at all what im doing. Could you give me any advice on what sort of (or which) drum machine might be good to buy.

Or should I use computer software, I have tried using Fruity Loops but any beat I attempt to make always sounds really Drum and Bass (which can be cool, but its not what Im tring to do). Is that going to be the same if I get a machine. And should I give up right now?

Thanks in advance for any help, I love you.
airborne50caliber
09-19-2005, 01:50 PM
Computer software man, machines won't give you realistic drum sounds, they are made for hip-hop and the like. Mac software is the best at realistic drums, specially logic. But I'm sure you cna find stuff for pc that will do the job.
DimebagDarrell
09-19-2005, 02:02 PM
what computer software would you reccomend then preferable free :)
daveplaysdrums
09-19-2005, 02:04 PM
Hammerhead Rhythm Station is ok and free.

go to http://www.download.com and look for it. :thumb:
moogoogaipan
09-19-2005, 02:21 PM
Learn to play drums.... nah i'm just kidding

but seriously. Drum machines suck balls. I don't know why you'd want to use them except for midi composing.
You don't see drummers getting guitar and bass machines just cause they don't want to look for a good player.

nah i'm just kidding... it's all good.

seriously though, I'm a drummer and they are ridiculous to use.

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daveplaysdrums
09-19-2005, 02:34 PM
I'm guessing the threadstarter plays guitar or something and wants a drum machine to practise over.

But moogoogaipan's got the point there. Drum machines suck if you want to record something properly that isn't midi.
airborne50caliber
09-19-2005, 03:01 PM
I agree with moog, only use a drum machine if you do hiphop or dance based stuff and want that kind of sound.. if you want a natural sound, get a drummer.
Lexluthor
09-20-2005, 12:04 PM
Yeah, im not looking to record anything with one, or do anything live. Just really for practicing and working on songs when there isnt a drummer on hand.

Hammerhead Rhythm Station is ok and free.

go to http://www.download.com and look for it. :thumb:

Ok ill give it a go thanks alot.
airborne50caliber
09-20-2005, 01:00 PM
OOOh right for practicing any ok software drum package will do
Spirtee
09-22-2005, 09:57 AM
Check out Hydrogen drumming machine, full-featured, free and opensource! http://www.hydrogen-music.org/

Good luck with it
crazyguy832
09-22-2005, 06:33 PM
The Berzerker used a drum machine in their first album, it turned out okay (awesome, actually).

Also, go to the Beats section here on MX's Drum Tab section and use beats from there.

:thumb:
super_kick08
09-22-2005, 07:39 PM
acoustica beatcraft i got it...it was a 7 day demo but i guess they messed up..and ive had it for like a month now...and it keeps saying 7 days left..so i guess i lucked out..you can give that one a try...good and def realalistic...and you can make your own beats and render them to waves