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Drum Machine Reccomendations?


Post Posted Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:56 pm
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I'm thinking of buying one once, after that review. Mostly I'm not too fond of Yammy synths, but this drumsynth seems to be good. It only has a bit limited memory. I dunno if that's expandable or not?
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Post Posted Sun Jan 14, 2007 2:42 pm
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These ones are too expensive for me...

But I think I'll go for the ER1 ! :D
But not now, in less than 1 year I think :)
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Post Posted Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:40 pm
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Jarp2600 wrote:I'm thinking of buying one once, after that review. Mostly I'm not too fond of Yammy synths, but this drumsynth seems to be good. It only has a bit limited memory. I dunno if that's expandable or not?
I must lie. I don´t know it it is expandable. Someone said that it -is- possible since the RX1X -seems- to use SIMM-Modules, but no guarantee. It has a capacity about 110.000 notes -and- a Disk-Drive which can store (and read!) Midi0 and Midi1-Files besides its own format. Afair the RM1X has even a FAT12-Format to write and read those disks directly on the PC, if wanted. The "User"-Programs are afair stored in 40 "User"-Patterns and 40 Songs. Simply swap out these songs/patterns onto a disk if you wanna have space and it you want them back again, just re-load them from disk.

And it looks great when woriking with it: Each (lower) "Keyboard"-button has its own LED, in pure "Playback"-Mode they show the Track-Activity, in "edit"-mode they´re flashing like on a Step-Sequencer. Really, the possibilities on this machine are nearly endless. And if you need a "extra-punch" for basslines or kicks: On the backside is a potentiometer for regulating the "low-pass"-filter -and- you have for each Track the possibility to lift up the frequency between 0 and 200 Hz (like on a Equalizer).

Too bad i´ve sold mine, really. Was a -very big- mistake (the 2nd mistake after selling the Waldorf Pulse).

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Post Posted Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:55 pm
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http://www.yamaha-europe.com/yamaha_eur ... country=uk

I would recommend listening to demos 2-4. Ok, lot of TRish....

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Post Posted Sat Jan 20, 2007 2:16 pm
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Interesting site here for the Yammy RM1x

http://www.rm1x.co.uk/
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Post Posted Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:16 pm
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I have been offered a Yamaha RM1x, only 2 years old from new, never been used, mint condition, never been out of the packaging for £170
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Post Posted Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:18 pm
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The only drum-machine that I've ever owned was the Yamaha RX21L:
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Post Posted Sat Aug 25, 2007 1:40 pm
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Duno it I should create a new thread or not, but I am thinking right now.
I was thinking about the RM1x, but I read some opinions given by users and I have to say they don't convince me at all...

First, what do I want to do ?

I don't care the sequencer, I want TR drum sounds, and I want aswell a TB303-like synth, to add to my JP8000 but for the TB303-like sound, I can buy the x0xb0x, well, I think that's what I'm gonna do in some months... the EMU XL7 would be perfect, but the price is too high...

I'd like to be able to do that with my drumbox : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6EfM7cdBbk
I guess this is just a CircuitBend thingy...

I can spend 200€ for the drumbox only :)

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Post Posted Sat Aug 25, 2007 2:59 pm
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I thought you an Gee didn't like the 303 sound, perhaps you have started to like fart sounds :jump:

BTW IMO the 303 sound isn't fart to my ears, just pure acid
Post Posted Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:47 pm
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I have learnt to love it, now I need it very bad, but my tastes for that kind of music have changed since 2 months, Dark Shrimp can confirm it you...
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Post Posted Sat Aug 25, 2007 4:24 pm
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sorry... offtopic but where is Dark Shrimp?

Anyway I know it is not the same but haveyou tried with your JP? I thought the SH still has that Roland sound to make it, still the waveforms of the 303 are said to be a little different. I thought about an MC-09 also as it can replicate the sequencer of the 303. It has the slide function, which is IMO one of the cool things about teh TB303.
Post Posted Sat Aug 25, 2007 8:31 pm
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I think I may have posted here before but....

CHEAP = Korg ER-1

EXPENSIVE (but worth every penny and more) = Elektron Machinedrum (try getting one from the continent, they're a lot cheaper obviously, you can buy UK adapters from Elektron)
Post Posted Sat Aug 25, 2007 9:51 pm
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Can't the sequencer of the TB be replicated with a software on my computer ?

Oh, the ER-1 comes back again, but I can't find any good demos of that one, as if they didn't want it to be sold properly...
The Elektron is too expensive for me, sorry, maybe in 30 years :mrgreen:


And what do you think VNV Nation use as a drummachine for those amazing sounds ?
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Post Posted Sat Aug 25, 2007 10:09 pm
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Nico_Noyau wrote:And what do you think VNV Nation use as a drummachine for those amazing sounds ?
An Elektron Machinedrum coupled with a few samples of farts.

SOMEONE SEND ME FART SAMPLES AND I'LL MAKE THAT TRACK OUT OF THEM PLEEEEZE!
Post Posted Sat Aug 25, 2007 10:13 pm
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Nico_Noyau wrote:I'd like to be able to do that with my drumbox : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6EfM7cdBbk
I guess this is just a CircuitBend thingy...
I can spend 200€ for the drumbox only :)

Thanks and regards,
Nico
First of all, a Linn Drum's gonna set you back WAY more than 200EUR lol
Patchbay out a TR505, they're great! orrrr I'll do one for you for 200 EUR.







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