Drum Machine as Metronome

[Mark]

Is anyone using a drum machince as a metronome. I'm thinking it might make practice a little more interesting. Any recommendations?

[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?

[Mike Finn]

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.