10 Best Drum Machine of December 2025

• A Studio Icon - Legendary classic drum machine for songwriters, live perform-ers and remix engineers
• In Demand Sound - 233 professional sounds included, built-in digital effects for added realism and powered by Alesis exclusive Dynamic Articulation
• Seamless MIDI Connectivity - Complete MIDI support for use with keyboards, computers, DAWs and electronic drum kits
• Connectivity Covered - 4 (stereo pairs) outputs; 2-function footswitch jacks for start/stop and count/A/B/fill
• Production-Ready Features - Sound stacking, step editing, stereo samples with reverb and ambience
• Professional drum machine with 12 velocity sensitive pads (with Dynamic Articulation(TM))
• 50 Preset / 50 User drum kits with 233 sounds assignable to any pad
• Exclusive Alesis Dynamic Articulation feature enables a drum sound to change its tonal content as it's played harder for truly realistic performances
• Sound stacking, step editing, stereo samples with reverb and ambiance
• 2 Footswitch Jacks, MIDI I/O, Stereo main and aux outs, headphone jack, power supply included

Alesis

• Tight integration with included studio One Artist and Ableton Live (live 10 Lite included) music production software gets your mind off the screen and back on the beat
• Produce, play virtual instruments, and trigger samples and loops with unsurpassed expressiveness and flexibility
• 16 full-size velocity- and pressure-sensitive, RGB LED pads
• Pressure switchable between polyphonic MIDI aftertouch, MONOPHONIC channel pressure, and cc messages
• 8 assignable pad banks
• Selectable pad velocity Curves and pad pressure thresholds
• Midi "keyboard" Mode, note repeat Mode, and full velocity Mode (application Dependent)
• Includes MVP loops content custom-curated specifically for ATOM
• Compatible with most music production and performance software
• Usb connectivity

PreSonus

• The first drum machine in a pedal format, enabling full hands-free, creative control of the beat
• Included: Over 200 songs in 24 genres (that you control) and 10 ultra-realistic drum sets
• Holds 3.2 million songs / 300 drum sets. Download new content or create your own songs or drum sets
• Visual Metronome on LCD screen makes it easy to improve rhythm and play new time signatures
• Award-winning sound quality-the first drum machine that doesn't sound like a machine

Singular Sound

• Compact, music production instrument that integrates powerful software with tactile, responsive hardware
• Four ways to input sound using the 16 pads – drum in pad mode, play melodies in Keyboard mode, create chord progressions in Chord mode, and program in a classic step-sequencer style from Step mode
• Software - use on its own or as a VST, Audio Unit, or AAX plug-in in all major DAWs (including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and FL Studio).An Internet connection and a graphics card which supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher are required to download and activate MASCHINE software. Once installed and activated, all products can be used offline
• 1.6 GB MASCHINE Factory Selection with samples, one-shots, loops, sample instruments, presets, patterns, drum kits, and songs
• Powered via USB 2.0. System Requirements- macOS 10.12, 10.13, 10.14 (latest update), Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM. Windows 10 (latest Service Pack, 64-bit only), Intel Core i5 or equivalent CPU, 4GB RAM. USB 2.0 Port, 3 GB free disk space for Maschine Essentials (full Maschine software plus 1.6 GB Maschine Factory Selection), 1 GB free disk space for Massive, Monark and Reaktor Prism

Native Instruments

• A drummer in a guitar pedal format, enabling full hands-free, creative control of the beat
• Includes 200 songs (that you control) in 21 genres
• Incredibly intuitive
• Visual metronome on screen makes it easy to improve rhythm and learn new time signatures
• Realistic high-quality sound

Singular Sound

• VERSATILE DIGITAL DRUM KIT: The portable drum set is developed to resemble, sound and play like an actual drum set at a fraction of the size! Play the drums to pre-recorded drum kits and songs or record your own
• CONNECT TO MAC & PC: You can connect the drums table to your computer using the USB cable – it’ll function as a MIDI controller for your favorite computer software to get even more functionality
• PLAY THE DRUMS ANYWHERE: This portable drum kit is powered by the included AC adaptor or you can go wireless and runs on batteries (6 "C" size batteries). Take your drum kit wherever you go
• PLAY FOR ONE, PLAY FOR ALL: Pump up the volume with the digital drum machine and play for a crowd or take advantage of the headphone jack and plug in your headphones for a personal drumming session
• EDIT & RECORD: The drums digital top panel control center comes equipped with an LCD screen and a ton of audio configuration controls that will allow you to create some truly unique and customizable music

Pyle

• PRODUCES 16 DIFFERENT DRUM SOUNDS - The Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm uses real synthesized drum sounds to recreate drum and percussion sounds like cymbals, hi-hat, cowbell, and more.
• OFFERS 16 BUILT-IN EFFECTS - The Rhythm Pocket Operator has 16 onboard FX including distortion, delay, stutter, and vibrato.
• LETS YOU CREATE A WHOLE SONG - The 16-step sequencer and step-multiplier allow you to chain up to 16 patterns together. You can also insert a re-trig in a single step.
• FINE-TUNE THE EFFECTS IN REAL-TIME - Effortlessly edit the 16 effects with the dual real-time parameters. You can fine-tune the tempo from 60 to 240bpm.
• JAM ON THE GO! - PO-12 Rhythm has a jam-sync function, which lets you connect the unit with other Pocket Operators. You can also integrate PO-12 with 3rd-party gears thanks to its integrated audio-pulse-based sync.

Teenage Engineering

• Total Control Wherever You Go - USB MIDI keyboard controller with 25 velocity-sensitive keys and octave up / down buttons to access the full melodic range – perfect virtual synthesizer control
• Express Yourself - Innovative 4-way thumbstick for dynamic pitch and modulation MIDI control, plus a built-in arpeggiator with adjustable resolution, range and modes
• Plug & Play – No drivers required, USB powered and ultra portable design lets you create anywhere
• Beat Maker Essentials - 8 backlit velocity-sensitive MPC drum pads with Note Repeat & Full Level for programming drums, triggering samples and controlling virtual instrument / DAW controls
• Take Command of Your DAW - 8 fully-assignable Q-Link knobs for mixing, tweaking plug-ins and more
• The MPC Production Experience - Includes MPC Beats Software compete with the finest features and essential production tools from the AKAI Professional MPC Series
• 1400 Sounds and Everything You Need For Pro Production - Production software package for Mac and PC included: AKAI Pro MPC Beats, SONiVOX Wobble, and Hybrid 3 by AIR Music Tech (downloads)

Akai Professional

• Beat Production, Anywhere - Ultra-portable, feature-packed and USB powered pad controller with 16 thick fat MPC pads for triggering drums, melodic samples, effects and more
• Expandable Banks - Easily accessible dedicated controls for three pad banks provides a total of 48 assignable pads
• Assignable Control - 18 fully assignable 360-Degree potentiometers accessible via three banks for controlling DAW, virtual effect and virtual instrument parameters
• Feature Packed - MPC note repeat and full level controls for immersive expressive performances
• Comprehensive Software Suite Included - Ableton Live Lite, Sonivox Big Bang cinematic percussion and Big Bang universal drums
• The MPC Production Experience - Includes MPC Beats Software complete with the finest features and essential production tools from the Akai Professional MPC Series
• iOS Connectivity Covered - Control your iOS apps and open up a world of pad control capability using the Camera Connection Kit (sold separately)

Akai Professional

• Beat Maker Essential - Standalone MPC, sampler, drum machine and MIDI controller (for the included MPC Software – Mac / PC) with the powerful MultiCore System from the MPC Live and MPC X
• Developed for the Modern Music Producer – 16 velocity sensitive RGB beat pads, 7” high-resolution multi-touch display, touch capacitive encoders and connectivity for USB MIDI keyboard controllers
• Connectivity - MIDI In / MIDI Out for control of synthesizers and drum machines; (2) line inputs for recording / sampling; (2) line outputs; headphone out; CV/Gate outputs for modular synth control
• On Demand Sound - Custom sample & loop library; exclusive standalone synth engines (Electric, Tubesynth and Bassline); premium AIR FX for mixing & mastering; network access for Splice Integration
• The MPC Experience – Compact desktop format; built in USB audio interface; USB Slots for thumb drives; SD card slot; MPC mainstays including Note Repeat, Full Level, 16 Levels and Transport Controls

Akai Professional