Something to play along to...

[Jigster]

can anyone recommend any digital doo das that are good for plugging into and just noodling to a drum track with - I'm not talking anything majorly expensive. I used to have a Boss BR600 which was an 8 track recorder with stacks of drum patterns on that was cool for this and I regret selling it.

- alternatively, are there any software packages with drum loops/patterns that i can buy and install on a Mac Pro?

Thanks for any info

[Spoombung]

Two online Java -based drum machines:

[url="http://www.onemotion.com/flash/drum-machine/"]http://www.onemotion.com/flash/drum-machine/[/url]

[url="http://rinki.net/pekka/monkey/"]http://rinki.net/pekka/monkey/[/url]

[Jigster]

the wonders of basschat!!! thanx man that's exactly what I'm after

[Spoombung]

[quote name='Jigster' post='979103' date='Oct 6 2010, 08:53 AM']the wonders of basschat!!! thanx man that's exactly what I'm after [/quote]

[benh]

[quote name='Jigster' post='979086' date='Oct 6 2010, 08:15 AM']can anyone recommend any digital doo das that are good for plugging into and just noodling to a drum track with - I'm not talking anything majorly expensive. I used to have a Boss BR600 which was an 8 track recorder with stacks of drum patterns on that was cool for this and I regret selling it.

- alternatively, are there any software packages with drum loops/patterns that i can buy and install on a Mac Pro?

Thanks for any info[/quote]

I just use the radio, useful when the PC's on the fritz!

[Dood]

If you fancy making your own simple loops, then try a 'looper' pedal! (ok, there's a cost involved). I use the Digitech JamMan that does allow you to record or 'install' drum loops on it. Or, you can just make your own with a microphone or by say, slapping away on the instrument. I'm going to do a video soon with some looping examples but here's the first one I grabbed off the Choob by someone else..



My JamMan allows me to record to a click I can set up - but I usually use the bass to make up some interesting drum sounds by tapping pickups or scraping the strings. Once the loop is playing I can practice bass lines, solos or theory ideas like modes, for example.

[toneknob]

Is the Line6 JM-4 majorly expensive? About £200 I think.

[BottomEndian]

[quote name='Spoombung' post='979091' date='Oct 6 2010, 08:26 AM'][url="http://rinki.net/pekka/monkey/"]http://rinki.net/pekka/monkey/[/url][/quote]
Oh, you little beauty! That's the first one I've seen that allows you to freely select the pattern length. 19/16, here I come!

[Stingray5]

One more if you want to download another freebie, if a bit of an oldie.
Lots of old school Techno, Hip-Hop, Jungle, etc presets, but you can tailor it pretty much as you like.
[url="http://www.threechords.com/hammerhead/"]http://www.threechords.com/hammerhead/[/url]

[Dood]

[quote name='BottomEndian' post='979523' date='Oct 6 2010, 03:53 PM']Oh, you little beauty! That's the first one I've seen that allows you to freely select the pattern length. 19/16, here I come!

[/quote]


That's ace! I love it actually!