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A '''Drum Machine''' is an electronic instrument designed to replicate the percussive sounds made by [[drums]]. Drum machines can either use [[digital]] or [[analog]] technology to replicate drum sounds and more modern ones may allow percussion sounds to be sampled from external sound sources.
Although most drum machines are designed so that rhythms can be programmed in and them played back, some feature pads that allow them to be played be hitting with a stick or the hands similar to a traditional drum.
Although most prevalent in modern [[Electronica]] and dance music, a few [[rock]] bands have been known to use a drum machine in place of a live drummer. The [[British]] band, The Sisters of Mercy famously used a drum machine (referred to on album credits as ''Doktor Avalanche'').
The 808 and 909 drum machines manufactured by Roland are perhaps the best known and since manufacture ceased these now change hands between musicians for many times the original selling price.
Although most drum machines are designed so that rhythms can be programmed in and them played back, some feature pads that allow them to be played be hitting with a stick or the hands similar to a traditional drum.
Although most prevalent in modern [[Electronica]] and dance music, a few [[rock]] bands have been known to use a drum machine in place of a live drummer. The [[British]] band, The Sisters of Mercy famously used a drum machine (referred to on album credits as ''Doktor Avalanche'').
The 808 and 909 drum machines manufactured by Roland are perhaps the best known and since manufacture ceased these now change hands between musicians for many times the original selling price.