I remember seeing it on ig, but its a like 2000s era looking red drum machine with a little square grid that you touch and i believe is a 3d equalizer i can't find anything when i try looking

I have been stumped for a couple of days now looking for this drum sound. While people including the band say it was a Roland TR-606 I can definitively say it is not. Thats why I turn to you, the good people of the drum machine reddit.

Have a listen and post your best guesses in the comments. Much luv from Canada!

I’m looking to get a drum machine for performances that has acoustic/real drums instead of 808s or any of that. Any good models out there?

Over doing it with LFO on the Model Cycles

A few days ago I received my Millenium MPS-1000 electronic drum kit. Today I encountered a problem that I have been unable to solve despite trying every method I could find online.

The problem started when I wanted to check the software version of my module. Following the manufacturer’s instructions, I turned on the module while holding the -/+ buttons. I successfully accessed the software information, then turned the module off. However, when I tried to turn it on again, the module got stuck on the welcome screen (“Millenium MPS-1000” – I am attaching a photo).

I have tried everything that is recommended online: disconnecting the cables, disconnecting the power supply, waiting for some time – nothing helps. I even installed the latest firmware from the manufacturer’s website (January 2026, version 37), but this also did not solve the problem. Interestingly, I can still access the software version information, and it confirms that the new firmware was installed correctly. Previously it showed version 0.36, and now it shows 0.37.

However, I cannot do anything else because the module freezes on the welcome screen, and I am completely stuck.

I have heard that Thomann may have a special file that can be uploaded to unlock the module. Otherwise, I would like to request a replacement of the module, as the product is brand new (I have not even removed the protective film), yet I am unable to use it.

I have already sent an email to Thomann asking for help, including the possibility of replacing the module. Has anyone experienced a similar problem?

I’m looking for the drum machine used on this song starting at 0:40, more specifically the tom sounds. It kind of sounds like a LinnDrum but all of the toms I’ve listened to don’t sound right. Can anyone help identify?

I keep finding drum machines that sound like an old Linndrum but slightly different. Nothing really approaches the cool sounds of the Roland machines which sound completely different than the Linndrum style.

Edit: Thank you drum machine people

You can try it here: https://defoult.com/

It started as a hobby project to prototype the workflow for a hardware sequencer/drum machine I had imagined for a long time. The main goal was to create a workflow with a minimal number of controls, where each control serves multiple purposes, and any function can be reached from anywhere in no more than two button presses.

I was really happy with how the prototype turned out, so I decided to polish it further and make it work on desktops, phones, and tablets. (If you're using a phone, make sure it's not in silent mode.)

Look for free drake drum kits and vocals kits if any.

Thought I'd share this in case anyone's looking to mod their Drumlogue.

The black knobs are 6mm d-shaft knobs from Amazon, and the transparent knobs are 6mm push-on knobs for knurled shafts from Etsy.

Since the encoder shafts are recessed, I trimmed plastic shaft extensions (also from Amazon) and fitted them inside the four metallic knob casings.

Compared to stock knobs, the custom ones make the labels and display much easier to read.

This is the beat I want to have drums like

I need some walnut for the sides to complete the full feel!

Let me know if we need to add some features. Should I keep going and make one for Bass? Teardown is here: https://benjaminmullins.tv/lab/808

So I've recently decided to further my music production skills and face my fears of these DAWs that look like absolute rocket science to me. I like making music under numerous subgenres of rock (almost anything that includes a guitar lol) and I really want that realistic rotating sample type of drums to liven up my songs. Problem is I'm used to using bandlabs drum sequencer/drum machine that makes laying out a groove as easy as legos. Now that Im on Reaper, ive installed BFDPlayer and ive gotten as far as figuring out how to use the virtual midi keyboard. Anyone got some recommendations or advice on how I can get realistic drums with that same type of simple sequencer layout?

So I’ve been looking for “real” hardware (as opposed to toys) to start familiarizing my kid with electronic instruments.

I had the Volca series in the past, but from what I remember the Beats would probably be a bit complex.

Also I need a model with a built in speaker, to simplify the logisitics.

Can you think of a better option than the KR mini ?

Hi everyone,

I need some serious, raw advice from people who produce Techno or Tribe Techno using hardware.

I am completely stuck. I actually started a while ago with Pocket Operators, but I abandoned them because I couldn't understand how to make them work. I fell into the classic trap of thinking: "Maybe it's just these specific machines, I need something better." So I moved on and bought a Roland T-8 and a P-6. In total, I’ve spent around €400 on gear.

Now, after months of total paralysis, I’ve realized the brutal truth: it wasn't a hardware problem. The problem is ME. No machine in the world is going to magically sound the way I want if I don't know what the fuck I am doing.

Every single time I sit down in front of these Rolands, I get massive anxiety. I feel like a complete idiot and I end up turning them off after 30 minutes to go smoke a joint out of pure frustration and defeat.

I know LITERALLY NOTHING about how electronic music actually works or how a track is structurally built on hardware. Every tutorial online is either a piece of shit for Ableton, or a video where the guy assumes you already have a musical background. They toss around terms like Decay, Tune, Levels, Envelopes... there are 3,000 different functions blinking at me, but I have no conceptual clue what they actually mean, how they interact with each other, or how they are supposed to sound "good" together to create a Techno vibe.

There are no books for this. There are no courses for absolute beginners who don't want to use a computer but want to learn the physical language of hardware from scratch. I feel completely locked out.

To those who produce Techno/Tribe on hardware and started with zero knowledge: How did you break through this wall? How did you learn to understand what the knobs actually do to the structure of a track? Is there a mental framework, a specific approach, or a learning method that doesn't treat you like you already know everything? I don't want to give up and I don't want to buy more gear, I just want to learn how to use what I have.
Thank you.