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Best Drum Machines 2025

Top-rated drum machines 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: November 19, 2025 • Next update: November 26, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $500 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Electronic Music For Hip Hop For Techno For House For Trap For Beat Making
BRANDS: Elektron SOMA Behringer Korg
Elektron Syntakt Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Elektron Syntakt Case Bundle

by Elektron
Beat Making Hip Hop Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Great for live electronic performance
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for electronic music production
  • • Built-in drum and percussion sounds
✗ CONS
  • • May not suit acoustic music styles
  • • Programming can be complex initially

Elektron Syntakt Case Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Elektron Syntakt*12 Track Drum Machine And Synthesizer*8 Digital...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 549838
$1,132
Buy at Thomann View Details
Twisted Electrons BlastBeats - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Twisted Electrons BlastBeats

by Twisted Electrons
Techno Hip Hop Beat Making
Key Feature:
• Often includes bass and synth sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes bass and synth sounds
  • • Great for live electronic performance
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to rhythmic and percussive sounds
  • • May not suit acoustic music styles

Twisted Electrons BlastBeatsFM Desktop Drum ComputerWith OPL3 (YMF262) FM chip used in old Soundblaster cards of the...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 533929
$659
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer LM Drum - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Behringer LM Drum

by Behringer
House Trap Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Often includes bass and synth sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Great for live electronic performance
  • • Perfect for electronic music production
✗ CONS
  • • May not suit acoustic music styles
  • • Sound palette may become repetitive

Behringer LM DrumHybrid Sampling Drum Machine16 instruments – drums and percussionTrigger pads for each instrument...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 607531
$438
Buy at Thomann View Details
SOMA Pulsar-23 Rust (Screw) - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

SOMA Pulsar-23 Rust (Screw)

by SOMA
House Techno Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Perfect for electronic music production
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes bass and synth sounds
  • • Built-in drum and percussion sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Programming can be complex initially
  • • May not suit acoustic music styles

SOMA Pulsar-23 Rust (Screw)Organismic Drum MachineSpecial edition with oxidised metal housingMore than 100 patch points...

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 618426
$1,814
Buy at Thomann View Details
Elektron Model:Samples Cover Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Elektron Model:Samples Cover Bundle

by Elektron
Techno House Trap
Key Feature:
• Perfect for electronic music production
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for electronic music production
  • • Built-in drum and percussion sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to rhythmic and percussive sounds
  • • Sound palette may become repetitive

Elektron Model:Samples Cover Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Elektron Model:Samples*6 Track Groovebox and Sampler*6...

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 461354
$388
Buy at Thomann View Details
Elektron Model:Cycles - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Elektron Model:Cycles

by Elektron
Techno Electronic Music Beat Making
Key Feature:
• Perfect for electronic music production
✓ PROS
  • • Great for live electronic performance
  • • Often includes bass and synth sounds
✗ CONS
  • • May not suit acoustic music styles
  • • Not suitable for melodic instrument needs

Elektron Model: Cycles6 Track FM groove box6 Machines: KickSnareMetalPercTone and Chord4 Controllers for direct sound...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 486110
$329
Buy at Thomann View Details
1010music nanobox razzmatazz - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

1010music nanobox razzmatazz

by 1010music
Beat Making Trap Techno
Key Feature:
• Built-in drum and percussion sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes bass and synth sounds
  • • Perfect for electronic music production
✗ CONS
  • • May not suit acoustic music styles
  • • Sound palette may become repetitive

1010music nanobox razzmatazzFM and Sampling Drum SequencerCompact desktop designFM synthesis and sampling8 Drum pads...

⭐ 4.9/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 553030
$472
Buy at Thomann View Details
Jomox Alpha Base MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Jomox Alpha Base MKII

by Jomox
Trap Techno Beat Making
Key Feature:
• Built-in drum and percussion sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Step sequencing for pattern creation
  • • Perfect for electronic music production
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for melodic instrument needs
  • • Sound palette may become repetitive

Jomox Alpha Base MKIIAnalogue Drum Synthesiser11 Instruments: kick drummembraneclosed hi-hatopen hi-hatclaprim...

⭐ 4.9/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 600754
$2,089
Buy at Thomann View Details
Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Black

by Erica Synths
Hip Hop House Beat Making
Key Feature:
• Built-in drum and percussion sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in drum and percussion sounds
  • • Perfect for electronic music production
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for melodic instrument needs
  • • Limited to rhythmic and percussive sounds

Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Black4-Voice Hybrid Drum ComputerPer voice: digital sound engine with 3 selectable...

⭐ 4.8/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 587922
$2,023
Buy at Thomann View Details
Elektron Model:Cycles Cover Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Elektron Model:Cycles Cover Bundle

by Elektron
Trap Beat Making Techno
Key Feature:
• Built-in drum and percussion sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Step sequencing for pattern creation
  • • Great for live electronic performance
✗ CONS
  • • Sound palette may become repetitive
  • • Not suitable for melodic instrument needs

Elektron Model:Cycles Cover Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Elektron Model:Cycles*6 Track FM groove box*6 Machines:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 539359
$380
Buy at Thomann View Details
Elektron Model:Samples Case Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Elektron Model:Samples Case Set

by Elektron
Hip Hop Electronic Music House
Key Feature:
• Often includes bass and synth sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Great for live electronic performance
  • • Step sequencing for pattern creation
✗ CONS
  • • Sound palette may become repetitive
  • • Limited to rhythmic and percussive sounds

Elektron Model:Samples Case Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Elektron Model:Samples*6 Track Groovebox and Sampler*6 Audio...

⭐ 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 508818
$378
Buy at Thomann View Details
SOMA Pulsar-23 Green (Screw) - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

SOMA Pulsar-23 Green (Screw)

by SOMA
Trap Beat Making Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Perfect for electronic music production
✓ PROS
  • • Step sequencing for pattern creation
  • • Great for live electronic performance
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for melodic instrument needs
  • • Limited to rhythmic and percussive sounds

SOMA Pulsar-23 Green (Screw)Organismic Drum MachineMore than 100 patch points designed as M3 threaded rodsSemi-modular...

⭐ 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 593310
$1,649
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer RD-9 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Behringer RD-9

by Behringer
Hip Hop Techno Electronic Music
Key Feature:
• Often includes bass and synth sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in drum and percussion sounds
  • • Step sequencing for pattern creation
✗ CONS
  • • Sound palette may become repetitive
  • • Not suitable for melodic instrument needs

Behringer RD-9Analogue Drum Machine11 Drum sounds: bass drumsnare drumlow tommid tomhigh tomrim shotclapopen and closed...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 521315
$318
Buy at Thomann View Details
SOMA Pulsar-23 Pink (Screw) - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

SOMA Pulsar-23 Pink (Screw)

by SOMA
Trap Techno House
Key Feature:
• Perfect for electronic music production
✓ PROS
  • • Step sequencing for pattern creation
  • • Built-in drum and percussion sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Sound palette may become repetitive
  • • Not suitable for melodic instrument needs

SOMA Pulsar-23 Pink (Screw)Organismic Drum MachineMore than 100 patch points designed as M3 threaded rodsSemi-modular...

⭐ 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 593291
$1,649
Buy at Thomann View Details
Clavia Nord Drum 3P - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Clavia Nord Drum 3P

by Clavia Nord
Electronic Music House Trap
Key Feature:
• Perfect for electronic music production
✓ PROS
  • • Great for live electronic performance
  • • Perfect for electronic music production
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to rhythmic and percussive sounds
  • • Not suitable for melodic instrument needs

Clavia Nord Drum 3PModelling Percussion Synthesizer6 ChannelsIntegrated multi-pad and kick-pad inputSimplified user...

⭐ 4.7/5 (8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 386116
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Drum Machines

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced drum machines typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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