Do you know anything about drum machines? Here's why I ask...
I don't really perform publicly, but once every year or two a buddy pulls together a few people to play 3-4 songs in a talent show. Usually classic rock stuff.
But we can't keep a drummer. Or if we can find one, he doesn't have a drum set (which is pretty much like not having a drummer). So I was wondering about a not expensive drum machine? Will these less expensive ones work to program a song and play through with fills, changes in the bridges, etc.? I mean I want one that works pretty much like JamesJM, except without all the mistakes and attitude. (LOL! Just kidding...)
I'm wondering about the $200 to $400 range... here are some that look interesting. Can't justify spending a lot, but I'd drop a few hundred, it would probably be fun to even just play with at home. Any advice?
Used Roland TR-08, less than $300 at Guitar Center, very tempting
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Korg Electribe2sd (new) Over $400, but you see them on eBay for around $300 which makes me suspicious but might be worth risking.
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Korg Volcabeats (dirt cheap, doesn't sound good in the videos, all but ruled out. But DIRT CHEAP!)
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Alesis SR-18
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Aries
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