No, i'm not looking for a Linn, but something to exercise my rhythmic thoughts. i was checking out the Yamaha DD-65, that seemed pretty interesting and the Zoom Streetbox, which seems like a machine designed for hip-hoppers, though a lot of folks raved about it in reviews. The Streetbox seems like a one trick pony with the 808 and 909 voices, where as the Yamaha seemed like a could do a lot more with it.

i'm really just looking for a simple versatile machine that'll be able to stretch out as i get better with programming and one i won't outgrow right away.

Any thoughts?

The Zoom 234 (or 123? I forget) is cheap and decent. The interface is a little confusing at first but the sounds are good, decent enough.

beauhall said:

i think it's 236.

why not save your money and just get something like leafdrums for the pc?
If its standalone you're really looking for, I had a boss DR5 and dr660 for years and they are very good

alesis hr-16 i think.

DR770 boss/roland. The most bang 4 the buck.
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Always liked the SR-16 as a standalone machine.
Great at both ends of the spectrum, entry level and pro.
This maching was probably overused in the early-mid 90's but I guess there's a reason behind everything!

'dre

what about the Ion Drum Machine? They are @ Target for about $230. Im getting one this Friday

paisleypark4 said:

Dr770 a better buy.

Graycap23 said:

How much is that 1?

paisleypark4 said:

I purchased one a while ago 4 about $170.00

Graycap23 said:

I just saw it. I thought the poster was talking about the real drum kit. The ion is like the drums but with pads and a stand n stuff...cheap but hopefully will give me the chops I need.
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I realize you're looking for something simple, but I've found that the program REASON is dope for making beats, and it has a ton of sounds on it. A good laptop and this program make for fun times, and it's pretty simple to use.