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it would depend on which format you feel the most comfortable using already. do you program drums on anything right now? because it is much easier to learn a new drum machine if you have already played on another drum machine. if you make beats on a computer with software, then you are more likely to appreciate different software. it is a little bit difficult to make the crossover drum machine-computer, unless you have the extra time to learn the new format as well. i've used the alesis drum machine. its good - pretty easy to learn, easy to use, not super complex. the software looks way more complex, which also means more options/possibilities.... hope this helps!

Well for now I just use a freebee acid program an manipulate drum patterns on my old Roland VS-840 EX 8 Track. It records onto 250 mb zip's, but I use it more as a mixer. It has some kick ass built in EF's and recording tool's! But online I keep seeing this one just wanted some feed back. I'm a Bassist/Vocallist, and can play guitar. I really don't want to play kit or put in the time for now. Maybe later just some basic's, I'm the band leader so I should know the basic's of all the instrument.

Worth for the whole band, know about basics of all your mates instruments help share ideas and music 8-)

Conductor's and Orchestrator's have to know there musician's instrument's. I also been trying to brush up on my theory somewhat. Most guy's I've worked with can't read the ink...

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