DRUM MACHINE Review and Buyers Guide Part 2

Our long-awaited drum machine review part two is here! In this video, we check out the Erica Synths Perkons, Elektron Digitakt, Erica Synths LXR-02, Elektron Analog Rytm MkII, Roland TR-8s, Korg Drumlogue and the Novation Circuit Rhythm.
As we alluded to back in part one, it's pretty interesting to know that the humble programmable drum machine has only been around for a little over 40 years. We truly are spoilt for choice when it comes to beat-making machines, and that's not including the plethora of software emulators or samplers!
One thing is for sure, manufacturers have included a stack of features that were unimaginable only a few decades ago! So how does one choose a drum machine? Not sure if we answer that effectively, but I do know we all need more of them. Hope this video helps!

00:00 Intro
00:38 Erica Synths Perkons
07:08 Elektron Digitakt
12:10 Erica Synths LXR-02
17:59 Elektron Analog Rytm MkII
26:35 Roland TR-8s
34:30 Korg Drumlogue
43:09 Novation Circuit Rhythm

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[Noisegate]

Is there a drum machine that you would like us to review?

[Psyker]

I like your demos because they show off some of the more complex things these machines can do.

[eonsfollower]

Yup, Erica Synths Techno System, Jomox Alpha Base mk II, Modor DR-2, Michigan Synth Works SY-1, Vermona DRM1 MK IV, Modbap Modular Trinity Mini System, 1010 Music Nanobox Razzmatazz, Arturia Drumbrute

[RikMaxSpeed]

So glad you featured the EricaSynths LXR-02, that is the stand-out unique machine in the list here with amazing synthesis options. You can literally morph smoothly from one drum kit to another!

[badlefthook]

Maybe not the best of the bunch, nor everyone's favourite, but the last little jam on the circuit rhythm sounded better than anything i heard on the others.

[epifrenetics]

Thank you for these extensive videos! You just sold the TR-8S for me. It has everything I need, and though I miss the workflow of my Electron MachineDrum, I really am looking for something more immediate, but not at the price level of the Analog Rytm. And it just sounds incredibly good!

[enoodle]

just picked up a mint LXR-02 on Reverb, might be replacing my Cycles! I'm stoked because the Microtonic Pocket Operator 32 is my fave

[gcfddddfhhhhhhfrre]

Great overview of these Drum machines. looking at the analogue 4
again.

[SURCOlive]

Loved it as always. Great stuff brother! I've used/owned most all of these and the ones I still love and use on the regular are #1 Analog RYTM MK2, #2 Perkons, #3 Digitakt, (I'd also add the Syntakt although I don't really use it as a drum machine as its marketed). All so unique and powerful and driven by super creative sequencer capabilities. Keep up the awesome content!!!

[blackmancer]

I have a TR-8S. It's a very capable drum machine. Nothing to add to the drum machine aspect. Would love to live sample. Wish the workflow was different as I've accidently altered songs I've spent some time on inadvertently using the same kit for another pattern bank (song) and modifying it, then when I go back to my other song it's ruined, has happened more than once, solved with merging the kit with the pattern banks so each saved pattern (8x16) keeps it's own kit.

[dinogoldie]

One important feature on the LXR02 you forgot to mention is the ability to morph between preset kits.

[fugamantew]

In my honest opinion the Perkons and the Analog Rythm MKII are the bees knees of modern drum machines, but the TR-8s as an introductory platform to drum machines there is just no beating it, specially when comparing retail prices

[kevindewinter]

Just stumbled on this DL one i was fanatikal about. Nou 7 months later. Leerned a lat and it still make me happy. I like that its a bit oldskool with limit samples. But never had problems with memory. And she samples sound so good when tuning then in w set. Distributing your sound over the 6 out is the way to sound truly professional. Os1.2 only thing the TOM’s Could be more outspoken. The list of external software is a good list of weeks to try and test. But the VPM true mij analog heat was insaine. Here they go now for 440, - to be honest i think its a 700, - worth piece of kit i have put 909/808 / Perkons high q 32bit 48kHz and it is killer combined with the analog kick. Less then 500, - is a no brainer

[RikMaxSpeed]

Great having a demo from a certified drum machine expert! 🎉

[NuclearFlan]

the programming capabilities and ease of use of the lxr-02 is unmatched. lfos that can be used and trigged by other voices... deep sequencer, unique character and song mode are fantastic. I just wish there were other drum machines that had that kind of power. an analog rytm with a second lfo per voice would be such a win.

[Ikon_Sound]

nice reviews 👍🏻 4 for me are my favourites for different reasons: Analog Rytm, Alpha Base, Perkons and the Tempest even though there are glitches with the software.

[Mattstar]

jomox alpha base. its my fav synth. would love to get a perkons

[camphabenero]

outstanding review, love my Roland. For the Rytm owners out there are the pads a replacement for the faders I have on the TR8s? I like the immediate control of the TR. but the Rytm is appealing is so many ways.

[queencitygoon]

We’re ready for Part 3. Since you covered drum machines mostly used for the EDM genre can you Review the more prominent drum machines/samplers strictly used for Hip-Hop.

[fattohead]

Is there a drum machine that also has sampler capacity and use both analog and sample sounds simultaneously. What I've only Korg Drumlogue but it lacks a little bit of memory and specs to me so I wonder are there any other options?