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MrBoZiffer
Copper Member
USA
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 Posted - 02/19/2009 : 23:00:18
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I've never had a drum machine before and don't know a whole lot about them. After some research, I'm considering getting either a DR-3 or an old DR-110. The DR-110 looks easier and I think I could catch on to it quicker. The DR-3 seems to have more presets, as well as better sounding acoustic drums, which I would be using more. I guess that's just the difference between digital and analog. However, the DR-3 seems difficult to use for a newbie.
Anyway, I don't really need anything that sounds 100% authentic, just something simple that I can learn on. I'll be using it mostly for practicing my guitar. I know these two devices are probably completely different, but what are your thoughts? What are some pros and cons of both? Any other recs? No software please.
Personally, I'm leaning towards the DR-110 just because it looks easier and I'm a sucker for analog.  |
Edited by - MrBoZiffer on 02/19/2009 23:03:28 |
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kelmaur
Gold Member
USA
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Posted - 02/21/2009 : 21:10:18
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i have a DR-110 and love it..although it was given to me 23 or so years ago, i have yet to figure out how to program it
i have the manual and looked through it recently and have figured some things out...
i like it..lately i have jammed with some of the presets on it
i like it..the only Boss drum machine i have experienced though |
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MrBoZiffer
Copper Member
USA
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Posted - 02/21/2009 : 21:37:27
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| Yeah, I'm leaning towards the 110. I fooled around with a DR-3 and didn't like it. I think the 110 will be my best bet. Thanks! |
Edited by - MrBoZiffer on 02/21/2009 21:37:59 |
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nathanscribe
Silver Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/21/2009 : 21:44:51
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Never used or heard a DR-3, but I have been through a few drum machines... the only Boss I have is a (pair of) DR-55, but Roland's earlier machines are cheap and basically useable. The TR-505 is relatively simple and has that mid-80s digital sample sound; the TR-626 is also pretty cheap and has more features, but sounds more or less the same. The 707 is also a contender. None of these machines compare with modern ones for features, but their simplicity might be their selling point. They're popular with the retro electronica crowd and circuit-benders.
Something more extensive from the past might be the Roland R-8 - very flexible and powerful for its day (early 90s I think) but not sure if it would make a good beginner's machine.
As for newer machines from this stable, the DR-880 comes highly recommended, though I've no direct experience of it - a friend has used one extensively, using it to sequence bass lines as well as drums. It has some effects I think too for plugging your gear through. |
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