Robben Ford Discussion

sfhalo · Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2005 6:12 am Post subject: Drum Machines

I was watching an Allen Hinds (excellent guitarist) demo video for Xotic pedals and saw him use some type of a drum/rhythm machine for a backing track. I'd like to get an inexpensive one, if possible, to help during practice. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Adrian (sfhalo)

fig · Senior Member Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 56

Hi Adrian -
I like my Boss DR 670. Very Happy

BlueRunner · Posted: Sat Nov 12, 2005 11:10 am Post subject:

I was brought up to believe that drum machines were an Instrument of Satan. Then I bought a Digitech multi-effect pedal for practice, with a drum function. It's terrible to confess that I actually like the thing.
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sfhalo · Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:11 am Post subject: Drum Machines

BlueRunner & Fig:

Thanks for the suggestions........I'll check them both out. I've been using GarageBand, but am looking for something with more customizable drum patterns. Thanks, much.

Adrian (sfhalo)

frank0936 · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 7:08 am Post subject: Drum machines

We use the Alesis SR16. It's about $150 at the Friend. I would much rather have a live drummer, but it makes it easier to get gigs (especially in small restaraunts and bars) when your drummer has that small a footprint and comes with a volume control! Smile

Frank

Aeolian · Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2005 1:48 pm Post subject:

For practice, I love Band In The Box. You get the whole bit to work out over. Lots of styles and rythmic patterns, whatever chord changes you want, in whatever key you want to work in.

I have an SR16 that I use for recording instead of a metronome or click. It's much easier to follow a complete drum pattern. Really helpful tip from the great Garth Weber who has forgotten more about recording than I'll ever learn.
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Michael · Posted: Tue Nov 15, 2005 7:09 am Post subject:

I have an old Roland R8 ... the drum sounds are great. And you can get sound cards to augment the library. But, I like to practice with the GuitarPort from Line 6 combined with Rifftracker. The Blue Line recorded some stuff to be used with this product ... very cool to play along with or without Robben. With Rifftracker you can record, add drums, and practice with your own stuff.

The best to you!