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Drum Machine as Metronome
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 12:47 pm
by Mark
Is anyone using a drum machince as a metronome. I'm thinking it might make practice a little more interesting. Any recommendations?
Re: Drum Machine as Metronome
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 2:10 pm
by UTSAtuba
Can you program certain "beats"? If possible, program different rhythms you'd like. Some (I believe) can even program triplets in.
What kind of drum machine is it? I assume it's one where you can adjust the on/off of sixteenth notes?
Re: Drum Machine as Metronome
Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 8:37 pm
by Mike Finn
bloke wrote:
edit: OK, I just went and looked. It's a DrRhythm DR660. It works fine.
edit-edit: Wow. The cheapest one on eBay is $49 (which has a bid, but also has an admitted issue). I didn't pay that much for mine.
My DR550 MKII is still going strong after nearly 20 years. It can definitely spice up a practice session, especially if you're working on something that needs a particular feel like rock, swing, latin or afro-cuban jazz. My students really enjoy it too, a lot more than the boring old metronome. (OK, the basic pre-programmed beats aren't great, but they are usable and if you're good with electronics they are easily manipulated.) And Bloke is right (as usual) an adaptor is a must.
