Drum/Rhythm Machines?

KingPussBlues · January 4th, 2005, 06:34 AM

I'm interested in getting one to practice playing my telecaster with. I looked on the BOSS site, and saw a number of models (Dr. Rhythm DR-3, etc.). I'm looking for something that will simulate a rhythm section and it needs to be key and style friendly/adjustable (Ab minor blues, for instance). Price counts, as it always does. Simplicity of operation is a good thing. Thanks!

John 8)

halouis · January 4th, 2005, 12:13 PM

i use my trusty Zoom Rhythmtrack 123 for a few yrs now. Real easy to use. has a Bass sim Sequencer built in too. Tons of presets of all generes. Many you wont find useful, but a good selection nonetheless. Its easy to make your own presets or build songs, but I never do that. i just take a preset, and then tap the tempo i want and practice away. more fun than a metronome.

Got it for $100 used i believe. Boss should be good too. never had one.

Sarge · January 5th, 2005, 10:32 AM

You can get an Alesis HR16B for a hundred or less. Very useful and real life sounds, easy to operate and very reliable. Check one out.

KingPussBlues · January 5th, 2005, 12:04 PM

I'll shop around! Checked out the Boss Dr Rhythm (550) last night... pretty nice. A few more dials and buttons than I like, so I'll keep shopping.

John :)

Joe K · January 6th, 2005, 01:26 AM

If you want to use use headphones (and you may not) the Pandora PX4 has a rhythm section that SOUNDS PRETTY GOOD, is easy to work and can be adjusted to any key.

January 4th, 2005, 06:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
KingPussBlues Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 629	Drum/Rhythm Machines? I'm interested in getting one to practice playing my telecaster with. I looked on the BOSS site, and saw a number of models (Dr. Rhythm DR-3, etc.). I'm looking for something that will simulate a rhythm section and it needs to be key and style friendly/adjustable (Ab minor blues, for instance). Price counts, as it always does. Simplicity of operation is a good thing. Thanks! John 8) __________________ "There's been a lot of people, and they've had a lot to say. But this time, I'm gonna tell it my way." 'The Messiah Will Come Again' - Roy Buchanan

January 5th, 2005, 10:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Sarge Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pgh,Pa Age: 53 Posts: 3,549	RE: Drum Machines You can get an Alesis HR16B for a hundred or less. Very useful and real life sounds, easy to operate and very reliable. Check one out.

January 5th, 2005, 12:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
KingPussBlues Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 629	Thanks! I'll shop around! Checked out the Boss Dr Rhythm (550) last night... pretty nice. A few more dials and buttons than I like, so I'll keep shopping. John :) __________________ "There's been a lot of people, and they've had a lot to say. But this time, I'm gonna tell it my way." 'The Messiah Will Come Again' - Roy Buchanan

January 4th, 2005, 12:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
halouis Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,404 7 Photos	i use my trusty Zoom Rhythmtrack 123 for a few yrs now. Real easy to use. has a Bass sim Sequencer built in too. Tons of presets of all generes. Many you wont find useful, but a good selection nonetheless. Its easy to make your own presets or build songs, but I never do that. i just take a preset, and then tap the tempo i want and practice away. more fun than a metronome. Got it for $100 used i believe. Boss should be good too. never had one.

January 6th, 2005, 01:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Joe K Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bethesda, Maryland Posts: 592 6 Photos	If you want to use use headphones (and you may not) the Pandora PX4 has a rhythm section that SOUNDS PRETTY GOOD, is easy to work and can be adjusted to any key.