We have a few listed below but be sure to watch the full video to see all the picks.
1010 Music Razzmatazz Nanobox
This mini drum sequencer boasts a powerful combination of FM synthesis and sampling, providing users with a vast array of percussive sounds to experiment with. Its advanced voice architecture allows for deep and gritty kick drums, searing snare hits, and crisp hi-hats.
Korg Drumlogue
Korg’s Drumlogue is another standout, with its unique blend of analog drum synthesis, digital oscillators, and sample playback. Its versatility makes it suitable for use with any genre or sound, and what really sets it apart is its inclusion of an open-source engine which enables users to create their own unique voices and effects using Korg’s Software Developer’s Kit or SDK online.
Erica Synths LXR-02
Collaboratively developed with Sonic Potions, the Erica Synths LXR-02 Desktop is a full-fledged digital drum machine that comes loaded with six different instruments, each with over 30 parameters to tweak. These range from classic analog emulations to crunchy digital mayhem, and with its compact, durable design and clear user interface that’s ideal for live gigs.
Elektron Syntakt
Elektron’s Syntakt is a 12 track drum computer and synthesizer that provides users with four powerful analog tracks and eight digital ones that can be combined at will. It offers the flexibility of digital with the richness of analog, making it an essential tool for not just drum creation, but also for melody, harmony, and bass sounds.
Erica Synths Perkons HD-01
For those with a higher budget, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 is an impressive option that bridges the gap between drum machine and synthesizer. Equipped with a digital sound engine, analog multimode filter, and BBD effects, it can generate vast beats as well as soothing drones simultaneously. The integrated optical compressor and master overdrive enhances an already impressive range of tonal characteristics.
These are just a few of the drum machines that made the list. Watch the video above for the full list to see which ones made the cut.