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Beat of the drum There are arguments to be made that hardware drum machines are a bit of an anachronism in the modern age. Software drum tools – including the stock ones included in most DAWs – are so powerful that it could seem counterintuitive to limit yourself to a single instrument for beat making. There is, however, something special about the physical process of programming, playing and tweaking rhythms using hardware.
The key to making the most of a drum machine in the modern age is to lean into its limitations and characteristics. As we discuss in this month’s cover feature, if you really learn the capabilities of a machine and how far they can be pushed, a hardware drum machine can still be the perfect tool to unlock your creativity. We hope you enjoy the issue…
Si Truss, Editor-In-Chief si.truss@futurenet.com
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