autechre uses a tr606.... so does aphex twin... the most simplest form of
preset drums... it doesnt matter if sounds are preset you need to be
creative with the pattern of the drums and the filtering of the sounds...
welcome to electronica.
quoted 55 lines From: Josh Davison <yoshi@enteract.com>
>From: Josh Davison <yoshi@enteract.com>
>To: Scott Allison <Scott_Allison@Mediacentric.com>
>CC: "'idm@hyperreal.org'" <idm@hyperreal.org>
>Subject: Re: [idm] boss dr660
>Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2000 11:03:51 -0500 (CDT)
>
>the problem with roland drum machines and "drum machines" in general is
>that the sounds in them are preset and not very customizable. if you want
>to sound like autechre or something you'll probably be disappointed ...
>you'll definitely want some sort of effects to make it sound a bit more
>interesting. they sound good when run through some distortion or a filter
>
>that doesn't mean it's worthless though ... i still use my old R70 (which
>is arguably much more lame-sounding than a DR660) for sampling sources and
>easy quick sequences for sketching etc.
>
>if it's used and going for a cheap price, there's no reason why you
>shouldn't pick it up, esp. if you're on a low budget. at any rate it's
>probably a bit more flexible than ReBirth esp. in terms of sequencing
>control. plus the roland drum machines have good midi brains and can be
>hacked relatively easily to drive other MIDI modules ... all of
>Squarepusher's old stuff was sequenced entirely on a DR660 ... which is a
>testament to his dedication and talent if anything is :)
>
>josh
>
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>
>On Fri, 11 Aug 2000, Scott Allison wrote:
>
> > Anyone ever use a boss dr660 drum machine? I am in the process of
>setting up
> > a home studio, I have rebirth and am thinking about getting this
>machine
> > used, is it a waste of money or something that would be a valued asset
>in a
> > idm geared set up?
> >
> > thanks for any input
> > -scott
> >
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