MOTM

> If I used an ES-1, I wouldn't be too good at drum programming either :)
> Imho, effective drum programming requires both a drum machine with an
> excellent interface, and being extremely familiar with that interface.

hmm hello all,

relatively nasty piece of kit that it is i feel i should step forward a
defend the ES-1 at least just a little

okay, so the preset samples are appalling, the sample editing is appalling,
the midi timing is really appalling, and loads of other annoying stuff - but
i find it's a great writing tool, and has probably saved me a stack of money
buying over-priced classic drum machines. i bought it as part of a plan to
simplify my set up, and to utilise for gigging - and it's achieved both, i
can dump samples from my computer without any editing needed within the ES1,
and i generally just fill it with shortwave radio samples and play...
...oh yes, and it's got lots of pretty lights

cheers
paul b