Are drum machines just for making dance music?

While machines like the Korg Volca Beats and the Roland TR-8S are geared more towards the electronic side of music, the Alesis SR-16 and SR-18 are some pretty great drum machines and have sounds suitable for many genres. There are rock, jazz, metal and of course classic electro sounds built into these two machines, making them versatile and also a convincing replacement for an acoustic drummer.

What is the best drum machine for beginners?

While there are some genre specific drum machines available, the Alesis SR-16 is one of the most versatile. With a large variety of sounds built in, including acoustic and electronic drums, the SR-16 as an excellent gateway as it lets you get started with great sounds, but also gives you room to grow into different genres of music.

What is the best budget drum machine?

We reckon some of the best drum machines can be found from the Alesis SR-16, it's an excellent all rounder at an affordable price. However, if you're looking for classic analog beats the Korg Volca Beats is an intuitive machine with an authentic 80s style sound. And it's great for those on a budget!

What is the best drum machine for guitarists?

For a guitar drum machine that's ideal for guitarists, we recommend the Alesis SR-18 - it gives a wide selection of access to lots of different presets, sounds, inputs and outputs with lots of programmable samples too! If you're looking for a drum machine for guitar practice, this could be the one for you.

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