Drum Machine

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 5:40 pm

Is anyone using a drum machine instead of a metronome? If so, which one are you using and why are you using it instead of a metronome? Do you think the extra cost is worth it?

Charlie Goodman · Post by **Charlie Goodman** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:35 pm

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Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 6:55 pm

Mark wrote:Is anyone using a drum machine instead of a metronome? If so, which one are you using and why are you using it instead of a metronome? Do you think the extra cost is worth it?

I was offered a Dr. Rhythm in a straight-across trade for my Dr. Beat. After two hours of poring through the two (!) instruction manuals, I returned the DR and took my DB back.

Some things is best kept simple.

Chuck(G) · Post by **Chuck(G)** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 8:39 pm

The deal breaker for me was that it was FAR easier to lay down a rhythm track on my synth to play along with than to fool with some d*mned box with an entry system that was as clear as mud.

tubatooter1940 · Post by **tubatooter1940** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:55 pm

Drum machines and any pre-recorded tracks that we play along with take spontinaiety (spelling?) away from our performance.For stage shows and
short-handed bands they add a lot but bog down the artistry of any performance.My bunch had this stuff grinding along with us for too long and we chucked it all for a slimmer sound and a chance to change up to match our mood on a given evening and to make it more interesting and
challenging for us on stage every night.

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