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Best Drum Machines for Beat Making 2025

Perfect drum machines for beat-making - easy to play and learn on

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
Erica Synths Perkons HD-01 Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

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 Syntakt EVA Case Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Elektron Syntakt EVA Case Bundle

by Elektron
Techno Hip Hop House
Key Feature:
• Step sequencing for pattern creation
✓ PROS
  • • Step sequencing for pattern creation
  • • Often includes bass and synth sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to rhythmic and percussive sounds
  • • May not suit acoustic music styles

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 577113
$1,110
Buy at Thomann View Details
Twisted Electrons BlastBeats - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

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
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
SOMA Pulsar-23 Pink (Screw) - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

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
cre8audio Boom Chick - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

cre8audio Boom Chick

by cre8audio
Trap Electronic Music House
Key Feature:
• Step sequencing for pattern creation
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes bass and synth sounds
  • • Step sequencing for pattern creation
✗ CONS
  • • Not suitable for melodic instrument needs
  • • Limited to rhythmic and percussive sounds

cre8audio Boom ChickSemi-Modular Analogue Drum Machine5 drum voices: KickSnareDrum 1Drum 2HatsIndividual drum trigger...

⭐ 4.8/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 615151
$351
Buy at Thomann View Details
Elektron Syntakt Bag Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Elektron Syntakt Bag Bundle

by Elektron
House Hip Hop Trap
Key Feature:
• Step sequencing for pattern creation
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes bass and synth sounds
  • • Perfect for electronic music production
✗ CONS
  • • Programming can be complex initially
  • • Sound palette may become repetitive

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

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 565116
$1,121
Buy at Thomann View Details
SOMA Pulsar-23 Rust Edition - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

SOMA Pulsar-23 Rust Edition

by SOMA
House Electronic Music Techno
Key Feature:
• Great for live electronic performance
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for electronic music production
  • • Often includes bass and synth sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to rhythmic and percussive sounds
  • • May not suit acoustic music styles

SOMA Pulsar-23 Rust EditionOrganismic Drum MachineSpecial edition with oxidised metal housingSemi-modular design with...

⭐ 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 618424
$2,309
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer LM Drum - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

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
Elektron Syntakt - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Elektron Syntakt

by Elektron
Hip Hop House Trap
Key Feature:
• Often includes bass and synth sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Great for live electronic performance
  • • Perfect for electronic music production
✗ CONS
  • • Programming can be complex initially
  • • Sound palette may become repetitive

Elektron Syntakt12 Track Drum Machine And Synthesizer8 Digital tracks: 10 selectable machinesdigital overdrivedigital...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 541892
$1,096
Buy at Thomann View Details
Erica Synths Drum Synthesizer LXR-02 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Erica Synths Drum Synthesizer LXR-02

by Erica Synths
Beat Making House Hip Hop
Key Feature:
• Often includes bass and synth sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for electronic music production
  • • Often includes bass and synth sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to rhythmic and percussive sounds
  • • Programming can be complex initially

Erica Synths Drum Synthesizer LXR-02Digital Drum Synthesiser with Sequencer6 Instruments: 3x drum voice (suitable for...

⭐ 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 522842
$636
Buy at Thomann View Details
Behringer RD-8 MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Behringer RD-8 MKII

by Behringer
Trap Techno House
Key Feature:
• Often includes bass and synth sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for electronic music production
  • • Great for live electronic performance
✗ CONS
  • • Limited to rhythmic and percussive sounds
  • • Not suitable for melodic instrument needs

Behringer RD-8 MKIIAnalogue Drum MachineOptimised circuit design with emulation of the BA662 VCAincreased...

⭐ 4.6/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 523081
$307
Buy at Thomann View Details
Elektron Model:Cycles Cover Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

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
Behringer RD-9 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

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
Elektron Model:Cycles ECC-5b Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Elektron Model:Cycles ECC-5b Bundle

by Elektron
Electronic Music Hip Hop Beat Making
Key Feature:
• Perfect for electronic music production
✓ PROS
  • • Often includes bass and synth sounds
  • • Perfect for electronic music production
✗ CONS
  • • Sound palette may become repetitive
  • • May not suit acoustic music styles

Elektron Model:Cycles ECC-5b Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, Elektron Model:Cycles*6 Track FM groove box*6 Machines:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 593385
$362
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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