It's great because it sounds super-meaty totally dry right out of the outputs. Killer kick, and I actually like the snare sounds myself. In the end I decided to go 999 and I haven't been dissapointed. I went through the same internal debate between the TR-909, the 888 and the 999. I bought a used 999 and have not looked back. If I go with an XBase the question still remains. There is no where to try an XBase in Vancouver. Then again, I haven't tried either in person so it's hard to say. I’m looking for a more straight ahead drum machine/synth. Judging by demo's I've seen on Youtube and other sources an Xbase 888/999 is a closer fit to my needs / wants. Perhaps in a year or two once the Tempest starts showing up on the used market I will consider it more. I have never tried a Tempest so I can't judge it any more than an XBASE 888 / 999 which I also have not used. A TR-909 falls in this price territory also. A used XBase 999 can be had for $1000 to $1200. I had also thought about the Tempest when it was first announced but at this point it is beyond my budget. I prefer something that has the ability to store sounds or at least has preset sounds. Too bad there are mostly stange, plinky demos of the Vermona out there, it sure has a lot of punch! This is one of the good ones IMO : Why not a drum module like Vermona DRM1 MkIII, you can easily control it with the Machinedrum, I also plan do it like that. If you could get a serviced 909 that would probably be a better bet. It does, however, have a great tone but I haven't missed it once since moving it on. When fighting with the machine stops you from being creative it's just not worth it. The interface and unresolved bugs on the 999 are the reasons I sold mine. Or get someone to hold your hand and walk you through the 999 which is what i did.I can't agree more with what you've said here. Or get someone to hold your hand and walk you through the 999 which is what i did. the 909 is far more immediate and goof-proof. Therefore i say if you want a tr-909 then that is what you should get, and don't let the temptation to 'do more' get you unless you are willing to put up with the long painful period of sussing the manual.
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These are some of the most capable electronic instruments in the world but barely anybody knows how to use them! What is it with German super-machines and their crap manuals? The manual: is flat-out terrible even worse than the spectralis manual. It is ABSENT from the manual, which leads us to. And don't even try song-mode on the 999 - it's hopeless even Jurgen admits to sort of giving up on it. and the crash is assīut the biggest thing with the 999 is the learning curve. The snares and hats I'm not too keen on - they don't vary much. The 999 sounds phenomenal in the kicks and toms.
I have a 999, spectralis octatrack and tr-606 along with both 'x' electribes and a yamaha ry-30 And if you have one of these let me know too! Very thin sounding though and doesn't pack a lot of punch. Very versatile as far as 808 and 909 sounds. Novation Drumstation: This will probably end up going if I can replace it with something that sounds fuller. What more can I say?! I thought of selling it but I think I’ll keep it.Ħ. It will never be a primary drum machine but it's a keeper.ĥ. Korg ER-1: a great drum machine for filling in the blanks. Does it sound the same as the 888, 999 or does it sound different?Ĥ. I used it a lot before I got my MBase and Machinedrum. I wonder if the filter on the Xbase 999 would be redundant here.ģ. I've barley begun to scratch the surface of this beast. This is what I bought when my TR-909 deal fell through. It’s very flexible, Inspiring, and easy to work with but not very analog.ģ. MBase 11: This is my main kick module and it gets used ALL THE TIME. The drum machines/synths I currently have are:ġ. Which one should I get and why or why not? I'm producing Trance, electro and progressive. From demos the two sound very similar (except for the filter).
The 888 has pitch envelops which also could be useful. The more research I do the more I get confused between the 888 and 999. It has the filter which might be useful and the filter can sequenced. I was at first thinking the Xbase 999 was the way to go but now I'm not too sure. I am looking for another go to, “meat and potatoes” drum machine ideally analog. I have switched gears and am thinking I would like to find a used Jomox XBase 999. Although I love the 909 sound, it is a one trick pony and the sound has been done to death. Now that I've had time to ponder I'm wondering if a 909 is really the best choice. I got my money back but it left a bad taste in my mouth. I bought one off Craigslist list early this year but it turned out to be a scam. I've been itching for a new drum machine for quite a long time (several months) and now that I have funds I'm trying to narrow my options.