Colin Walker

The Behringer LM Drum has been a creative revelation for me.

Before (and during) writing my review of it, I mentioned that that the only way to get to grips with a piece of gear was by really focusing on it. That's essentially what I've being doing with this.

The RD-8 and RD-9 are not currently connected and, with the variety offered by the LM Drum, I've not been missing the classic Roland sounds.

Just switching between sample banks (and being able to create my own) has been enough to trigger fresh inspiration, especially with the way the machine works.

The workflow is also more relaxed than the others mentioned above. For example, on the RD-8 & 9 you have to switch between Mute and Pattern modes whereas, on the LM, the layout allows access to both at the same time.

They say that just buying a new piece of gear won't make you happy or make better music, but that's exactly what's been happening.