they both also use the roland R8 lots...and a ton of other crap. but the
606/r8 are prominent...though lately who knows...
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quoted 6 lines From: "dj seven" <thedjbar@hotmail.com>
>From: "dj seven" <thedjbar@hotmail.com>
>To: yoshi@enteract.com, Scott_Allison@Mediacentric.com
>Cc: idm@hyperreal.org
>Subject: Re: [idm] boss dr660
>Date: Fri, Aug 11, 2000, 2:40 PM
>quoted 71 lines autechre uses a tr606.... so does aphex twin... the most simplest form of
> 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.
>
>
>>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
>>
>>--
>>String Theory : Digital Music for Humans
>>http://www.enteract.com/~yoshi/index.cgi
>>
>>
>>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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