Alesis SR-16 Stereo Drum Machine

For serious programmers and use as a sound module the Alesis SR-16 Stereo Drum Machine delivers comprehensive MIDI programming and implementation. Its samples can be tweaked with the Dynamic Articulation that alters the drum tone depending on how hard it's hit. Comes with 50 preset rhythm patterns, each with an A and B variation plus A and B fill, for a total of 4 different rhythms in each pattern. 50 user drum kits give you plenty of versatility. Also includes 2 stereo outputs, headphone out, 2 footswitch jacks, 12 velocity-sensitive pads, 16-voice polyphony, 24-bit resolution, and 20-255BPM tempo range.

Boss DR-670 Dr. Rhythm Drum Machine

Get some great beats right away with the Boss DR-670 Dr. Rhythm Drum Machine. This compact rhythm-creation tool offers all the acclaimed sound from Boss' flagship DR-770 while adding enhancements like velocity-sensitive pads and footswitch control. 255 no-compromise drum and percussion waveforms grouped into 64 preset and 64 user kits. Program bass lines using 16 distinct sounds including Finger Bass, Slap Bass, Acoustic Bass, and Pick Bass. Buttons are physically set up like the notes on a bass. Up to 100 songs. 200 preset rhythm patterns, 200 user patterns. Large LCD. Foot control jack for handsfree start/stop and fills with optional footswitch. Assign patterns to pads for triggering on the fly with Direct Pattern Play.