It's a very thoughtfully and elegantly designed machine, to be sure. There's some nice touches for real time pattern switching. With 4 assignable outs, you're really onto something.

Very easy to sketch out ideas, and the velocity sensitive pads really help you create rhythms you might not normally think of (using, say, an x0x style sequencer).

All in all, a good $200 spent for a new box. Wish the 909 kit was more complete so I could sell my Drumstation, but maybe that's a blessing in disguise.

Gots to agree with the fella below: 4 of 5. No batteries, no 909 hats, no x0x option... Besides, that, it's superb.

buy it if you dont have a sampler for drums or you just want something fun to play with. i wrote a whole little song on it using the synth/slap bass and of course the drum sounds, while on vacation. the individual outs are a cool professioanl feature too. 4/5 cuz it cant run on batteries :]

P.S. Please e-mail me, if you have info.

Oops, just realized that this is a REVIEW and not just a discussion. The sounds of this box seem real nice, I like the "room" set, very realistic for a drum-machine. I only paid $200!