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Posted by airwalker1 on Dec-11-2008 16:53:

drum machines and can you recomend one!

im looking for a drum machine that can give me some heavy loops.
fruity loops have their own built in,but they are not so good.
any hints will be gratefully recived.

Posted by Zild on Dec-11-2008 17:00:

Software or hardware? Price range?

Posted by airwalker1 on Dec-11-2008 17:24:

software and as far as price range goes not to sure yet,depends on the vst in hand. i can make good loops without one at the moment im lookin to make some heavy/chucky loops so

Posted by Zild on Dec-11-2008 17:34:

Unless you are using good hardware the sound of your drums really comes from samples not the sampler or drum machine itself.

Posted by airwalker1 on Dec-11-2008 17:49:

yeah i think the problem for me at the moment ive hit a bit of a writers block as far as making loops was concerned.
and needed a new toy to play with rater then going for the obvious choice.

Posted by Zild on Dec-11-2008 17:54:

If I wanted to work with software for my drums I would be using Guru + samples.

Posted by Lolo on Dec-11-2008 17:59:

Guru is the ultimate tool for your needs. If you're on a tight budget, you should try iDrum. It looks bad but it's very good and easy to use. Then there's also Microtonic from sonic charge. It's all analog, though, so you get no sample play.

If you were on the mac, I'd say ultrabeat in logic express or pro, but I guess you're a windows user...

Posted by airwalker1 on Dec-11-2008 18:09:

yeah im on win vista but thanks for the imput guys i might try looking for some drumloop sample packs and take it from their.
only i like to make all my own sounds

Posted by Watts on Dec-11-2008 18:31:

What's wrong with using FL's step sequencer and sample packs?

Honestly, I think you're going to be quickly disappointed if you pick up any vintage drum machine; Elektron's machine drum might appeal to you, though.

Posted by airwalker1 on Dec-11-2008 19:27:

quote:
Originally posted by Watts
What's wrong with using FL's step sequencer and sample packs?

Honestly, I think you're going to be quickly disappointed if you pick up any vintage drum machine; Elektron's machine drum might appeal to you, though.
looks like ive sorted it out. for some reason i wasn't able to come up with anything. and was open to finding out more

Posted by Zild on Dec-11-2008 19:28:

quote:
Originally posted by Watts
What's wrong with using FL's step sequencer and sample packs?

Honestly, I think you're going to be quickly disappointed if you pick up any vintage drum machine; Elektron's machine drum might appeal to you, though.

Nothing, but something like Guru allows for a lot more flexibility and creativity in my opinion. And it isn't too expensive. I would like a machinedrum from Elektron myself, but I think that is overkill in this situation.

Posted by Magnus on Dec-11-2008 23:07:

I've been a long time Battery user and love it to death however lately I've been using iDrum and have been pretty impressed with it. I'd check it out.

Posted by atxbigballer1 on Dec-12-2008 02:03:

Re: drum machines and can you recomend one!

quote:
Originally posted by airwalker1
im looking for a drum machine that can give me some heavy loops.
fruity loops have their own built in,but they are not so good.
any hints will be gratefully recived.
Akai MPC 1000 with the JJ OS!

Posted by kitphillips on Dec-12-2008 03:34:

Reaktor dude. All the drum machine goodness your puny ears can handle.

Posted by dannib on Dec-12-2008 03:46:

I would class guru, battery etc as just drum samplers. If you want a drummachine for electronic music i would suggest elektron's machinedrum. The sequencer and synthesis capabilities are awesome. I wouldn't bother with a classic machine like the 808 or 909 unless you really love the sound.

Posted by Zild on Dec-12-2008 03:51:

The machinedrum is really great although I prefer JoMox, but he is looking for software.