Drum Machine

[meadeam]

Do any of you have examples of songs you've written and recorded using a drum machine such as one of the Alesis or Boss products?  Did you use canned beats, or make your own?  

 

I realize there are plenty of professional recordings on which drum machines were used, but I'm interested in hearing some examples of having used consumer level equipment.  I'd also like to hear your impressions on composing and arranging that way.

 

I'll be taking the plunge myself, but I'm curious.

 

Thanks! 

[TapperMike]

I am not a drummer and I don't have one available to me at the odd hours when I record. As well I live in a small apartment with rather thin walls that I would never be able to sound proof properly.

I loved my old Boss DR5 and still keep it around today for "away from the computer" messing around. And while I did do some serious recording with it in the day. I'd never go back to it for anything I'm recording now. I've also had an alesis hr16 which was great for grid recording as well as yamaha and other brand drum machines.

I hate pre manufactued drum loops that come with many daws like Abelton Live and those sold aftermarket.

I do like complete midi drums that are found in midi songs. I find that sometimes simply putting the right kit which isn't always the big brand plugin can really make it come to life.

Real Drums for RealBand BIAB works wonders for me as do the later "super midi" styles of biab.

[meadeam]

Thanks for the replies.  I've got some things to consider now. 

 

Tom , the drums sound really good on that sample track.  That is encouraging.