Jun 23, 2025Should post in Creative, but this section gets more views.
Any suggestions on a good drum machine if I want to make beats in the style of Dilla, Dre, etc.?
Jun 23, 2025You’re probably best using a DAW on a computer tbh, but the sp404 or an mpc
Jun 23, 2025·1 replymidi or programmer?
- OPJun 23, 2025·1 replyWater Giver
midi or programmer?
MIDI
- Jun 23, 2025·edited·2 repliestraining
MIDI
the MPD line of midi "MPCs" have always been great and classic - MPDs are computer midi versions of MPCs
brand new n newest version:
sweetwater.com/store/detail/MPD218--akai-professional-mpd218-pad-controller
refurbished older versions:
and the og from the late 2000s n early 2010s that are dummy cheap now n i used to have one back in 2011 to 2013 too brand new, its also very very durable n very simple:
guitarcenter.com/Used/Akai-Professional/Used-Akai-Professional-MPD18-MIDI-Controller-121232414.gc
then just link em to your digital drum rack, drum machine vst or sampler to use it for drums and sample chops in your DAW of choice, i personally use FL since #10
you can even use it like a "piano" too if you really want
- Jun 23, 2025Water Giver· edited
the MPD line of midi "MPCs" have always been great and classic - MPDs are computer midi versions of MPCs
brand new n newest version:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MPD218--akai-professional-mpd218-pad-controller
refurbished older versions:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Akai-Professional/Used-Akai-Professional-MPD226-MIDI-Controller-121090196.gc?cntry=us&source=4WWRWXGP&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_channel=paid-search&utm_source=google&utm_platform=google&utm_campaign=GC_G_NTM_PLA-PMX_Keys-MIDI_U&utm_ct=pla&utm_tactic=prospecting&utm_segment=key-midi&utm_term=&utm_content=121090196&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18631785289&gclid=CjwKCAjw9uPCBhATEiwABHN9K3prJZCwo0x4N4JMwJfzeCIS6T701W_f7puzAMhN9Fk07apKtd-ypRoCidMQAvD_BwE
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Akai-Professional/Used-Akai-Professional-MPD32-MIDI-Controller-121096357.gc?cntry=us&source=4WWRWXGP&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_channel=paid-search&utm_source=google&utm_platform=google&utm_campaign=GC_G_NTM_PLA-PMX_Keys-MIDI_U&utm_ct=pla&utm_tactic=prospecting&utm_segment=key-midi&utm_term=&utm_content=121096357&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18631785289&gclid=CjwKCAjw9uPCBhATEiwABHN9K0VrexkloBRKs_L-2Tr0DMMoKkcoE3dRUMkh8tCuUvz_KMB5CAPEOhoCYQIQAvD_BwE
and the og from the late 2000s n early 2010s that are dummy cheap now n i used to have one back in 2011 to 2013 too brand new, its also very very durable n very simple:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Akai-Professional/Used-Akai-Professional-MPD18-MIDI-Controller-121232414.gc
then just link em to your digital drum rack, drum machine vst or sampler to use it for drums and sample chops in your DAW of choice, i personally use FL since #10
you can even use it like a "piano" too if you really want
you can also cord link them to keyboards and foot pedals as well
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Jun 23, 2025·2 repliesAnything but maschine
- OPJun 23, 2025·1 replyWater Giver
the MPD line of midi "MPCs" have always been great and classic - MPDs are computer midi versions of MPCs
brand new n newest version:
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MPD218--akai-professional-mpd218-pad-controller
refurbished older versions:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Akai-Professional/Used-Akai-Professional-MPD226-MIDI-Controller-121090196.gc?cntry=us&source=4WWRWXGP&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_channel=paid-search&utm_source=google&utm_platform=google&utm_campaign=GC_G_NTM_PLA-PMX_Keys-MIDI_U&utm_ct=pla&utm_tactic=prospecting&utm_segment=key-midi&utm_term=&utm_content=121090196&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18631785289&gclid=CjwKCAjw9uPCBhATEiwABHN9K3prJZCwo0x4N4JMwJfzeCIS6T701W_f7puzAMhN9Fk07apKtd-ypRoCidMQAvD_BwE
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Akai-Professional/Used-Akai-Professional-MPD32-MIDI-Controller-121096357.gc?cntry=us&source=4WWRWXGP&utm_medium=paid-search&utm_channel=paid-search&utm_source=google&utm_platform=google&utm_campaign=GC_G_NTM_PLA-PMX_Keys-MIDI_U&utm_ct=pla&utm_tactic=prospecting&utm_segment=key-midi&utm_term=&utm_content=121096357&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18631785289&gclid=CjwKCAjw9uPCBhATEiwABHN9K0VrexkloBRKs_L-2Tr0DMMoKkcoE3dRUMkh8tCuUvz_KMB5CAPEOhoCYQIQAvD_BwE
and the og from the late 2000s n early 2010s that are dummy cheap now n i used to have one back in 2011 to 2013 too brand new, its also very very durable n very simple:
https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Akai-Professional/Used-Akai-Professional-MPD18-MIDI-Controller-121232414.gc
then just link em to your digital drum rack, drum machine vst or sampler to use it for drums and sample chops in your DAW of choice, i personally use FL since #10
you can even use it like a "piano" too if you really want
solid list. appreciate it.
is there a way to save the loops in the drum machine itself?
- Jun 23, 2025training
solid list. appreciate it.
is there a way to save the loops in the drum machine itself?
the ones with screens have the ability too, but the ones that dont do not - i do know if you buy new the box will come with a companion program vst and standalone that works with too that can save things
there are demo vid on youtube for them
but also u can always just save the loops straight to your computer, your daw project or the vst youre working with too - or just straight up export them as sound files to load up again later
Jun 23, 2025Just get fl studio and a midi keyboard
Jun 23, 2025Zoid eveAnything but maschine
Bloated beat pack
Jun 23, 2025·1 replyOP I think you should use this:
Jun 23, 2025FL Studio plugin called FPC
Jun 23, 2025·editedi have a novation circuit from like 2015 and its pretty nice theyve released a couple new models the last years
its no MPC and its more suited for EDM perhaps but could be worth looking intothats for standalone stuff, otherwise prob just get a midi controller if you're gonna be working with a daw
- Jun 23, 2025Zoid eve
Anything but maschine
I had a maschine mikro and some other NI keyboard forgot its name
selling that s*** was a pain in the ass - Jun 23, 2025flizzy
OP I think you should use this:
!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrcV2W73rGc&pp=ygURZ3VpdGFyIGNlbnRlciByemE%3Dthat low ass quality crash sound always remind me of a cymbal monkey toy
nevermind the terrible tuba and door bell
Jun 23, 2025Koala sampler app for ios
