Drum machines
Drum Machines for Sale
This page shows drum machines from Behringer, Arturia, Novation and Roland, including the Behringer RD-8 Mk2, RD-9 and RD-6-AM, the Roland TR-08 and TR-8S, and the Arturia DrumBrute Impact.
- Behringer RD-8 Mk2 and RD-9
- Roland TR-08 and TR-8S
- Arturia DrumBrute Impact
- Novation Circuit Rhythm
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How to choose
Choose a drum machine by whether you want classic analog drum sounds or a more flexible sample-based workflow.
Beginner
A newcomer to beat making can start with the Behringer RD-6-AM, an affordable analog drum machine with a straightforward step sequencer. Practise programming simple patterns one drum sound at a time before layering a full beat.
Intermediate
A producer building fuller tracks benefits from the Roland TR-08 or the Arturia DrumBrute Impact, both offering more sound shaping and pattern options. Experiment with swing and accent settings to move beyond straight quantised beats.
Expert
An experienced electronic musician performing live often reaches for the Roland TR-8S for its sample import and scene-based performance features, or the Novation Circuit Rhythm for its sample-based groovebox workflow. At this level, build a full set of patterns in advance and rehearse live pattern switching so transitions stay tight during a set.
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About Drum Machines
A drum machine generates and sequences drum sounds on its own, without needing a computer, which makes it a self-contained tool for writing beats and grooves. People buy one for electronic music production, live performance, or jamming without a full studio setup.
This page covers Behringer's RD range of analog drum machines, Roland's TR-08 and TR-8S rhythm composers, the Arturia DrumBrute Impact and SparkLE, and Novation's Circuit Rhythm and Circuit Tracks grooveboxes.
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Buying Drum Machines in South Africa
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