Elektron Musical Instruments

> nice!  so how does the MD compare to the 999 in the background?  ;-)
> 

it doesn't! :)

really, I've been comparing the 2 and I sort of convinced myself that
in the end, there would be only one...but I haven't been very
successful with that because they're so different in every way. 

Imo, the 999 is a better drum machine if what you're looking for are
electronic *drums*. The kick punches deeper, the snare cuts better and
the hats are way superior. Even playing samples. 

On the other hand the MD is this idea generator that brings out new
and original stuff every time you mess with it. But with its own very
particulate sound. The 999 in that sense sounds a bit more generic.
You can load your own samples but you'll never be able to do that much
with them. Pitch and amp and that's basically it. 

So I think that it depends on what you're after. If you want drums,
then the 999 delivers in spades. If you want a crazy synth/sampler
capable of surprising you every time you mess with it, then it's the MD. 

Rui