Re: Drum Machine w/ Bass?

[bill bigrig <billbigrig@yahoo.com>]

Howdy,

 Roland MV-30
Rig


--- Mark Sottilaro <sine@zerocrossing.net> wrote:

> Depends on what you call a "drum machine."  I agree
> with Matt...  
> you're probably not going to get something that's
> not cheap sounding  
> out of a dedicated drum machine like a TR-909 or Dr.
> Rhythm...  
> however, what's wrong with cheap sounding?  I've
> heard Matt make  
> great music with things audience members brought him
> for FREE.  Yeah  
> that's right Matt... I SAW IT!
> 
> However, there are things called "grooveboxes" that
> are basically  
> sequencers with pattern based interfaces, like a 808
> that do a decent  
> job.  I had a Roland 307 and it was pretty good all
> around for the  
> money.  It can be had pretty cheap on ebay these
> days.
> 
> However, if you have the ability and money to go
> software, I say do  
> it.  The sound quality that can be had is amazing
> and your interface  
> is a billion times better than any dedicated drum
> machine or  
> groovebox I've ever used.  The possibilities are
> vast though...  if  
> you've not used computers before you might want to
> pick up a copy of  
> Computer Music.  It comes with a nice free DVD full
> of freeware,  
> demos and tutorials.  You can basically get started
> with the price of  
> an issue... a computer and an audio interface.  I
> always recommend  
> finding a copy of the now discontinued Native
> Instruments Electronic  
> Instruments 2.  Comes a set of plug ins that more or
> less cover the  
> major bases, you'd just need a host (Like Live,
> Cubase, Logic,  
> Digital Performer...)
> 
> Mark
> 
> On May 30, 2007, at 2:59 PM, Matt Davignon wrote:
> 
> > I'm not sure if my answers will be any use to you
> or not. Sorry in  
> > advance.
> >
> > I've yet to hear a "bass" sample on a drum machine
> that I didn't think
> > was really cheap sounding.
> 
> 



      
____________________________________________________________________________________
Park yourself in front of a world of choices in alternative vehicles. 
Visit the Yahoo! Auto Green Center.
http://autos.yahoo.com/green_center/