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Most music-creation software is mired in overly complex interfaces and indecipherable jargon. HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0 couldn't be more different. The percussion tool makes beat composition an effortless endeavor, even for those who have never used a drum machine. Although the software doesn't have much in the way of features, it doesn't need to. Six channels, 16 beat tracks, and basic tempo control provide a straightforward way to make unique beats. Any track worth saving can be exported as a CD-quality WAV file. Experienced beat aficionados may tire quickly of the minuscule sample library and effects tools, as well as the complete lack of integration with other music software titles. However, the software couldn't be more perfect for beginners who want to learn the drum-machine basics. Best of all, it's 100 percent freeware.Publisher's Description
From Bram Bos:
Aimed at the dance scene, HammerHead is a simple software drum machine similar to the Roland TR-909. You can use it to create techno loops and jungle patterns, and record your actions to a high-quality, noise-free WAV or RAW file for use with your sampler or sequencer. It includes 23 separate drum patches and six complete loops, plus a feature to implement banks with six samples of your own, making a total of 35 samples that can be used at one time. HammerHead also features adjustments for tempo, shuffle, feedback, and distortion, as well as the ability to export drum loops by measure or by entire session.
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"WARNING! Unwanted stuff will be installed."
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
None. None. Ten characters.
Cons
Installed 6 other toolbars/programs I did not want or ask for. Usually with there is an obvious way to de-select such "options." Wiped out my browser home page. Difficult to get rid of the toolbar. WARNING!
Took 20 minutes to uninstall all the unwanted garbage.
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"Works in Win-7 x64 FYI:apply admin in properties"
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
None, this is just for great demo's!
Cons
Since the guy that made Hammerhead was hired by Steinberg the development og Hammerhead never updated, the Steinberg program that I'm interested in that he made was called BeatBox.
Summary
I've been using Hammerhead Shark since Win 98 and it works in newer Windows only if you apply the Run as Administrator tab in properties. Don't run without checking the box, right click the hammerhead icon---properties---check, run as administrator.
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"just not what I am looking for"
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
it might work for you, if not there's so many better options out there at an affordable price
Cons
did not use this for more than a half hour
Summary
I would rather pay for something a little more commercially available, much better options out there.
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"Win7 64 bit"
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
None. could not access
Cons
Cnet didn't flag this. Caused me to have to restore my entire system to get rid of the black box in the middle of my screen
Summary
Leave it.
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"Simple. Clear. Usable."
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
Simple. Clear. Usable.
Cons
Limited to 4 turns.
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"Win 7 64 bit: doesn't run, black groove box."
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
see summary
Cons
see summary
Summary
If you get this, don't freak out. Just ctrl-alt-del to open task manager and stop the program. Easy. Now breathe.
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"Did not work with Windows 7 - 64 bit"
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
Could not say because program would not start.
Cons
Could not start the program using Windows 7 - 64 bit after the installation completed.
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"Pretty nice software."
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
I never realize that making drum beats is this easy. It's very simple, and lack of features, but that doesn't matter.
Cons
Need an upgrade. It hasn't receive any upgrade for about 10 years.
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"I wouldn't again."
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
Couldn't tell didn't have a have to review.
Cons
black box that appeared on screen hard to remove, had to use revo uninstaller .
What this guy said, horrible I thought it was going to lock up my comp, but I do run win7 64bitSummary
if it's just not compatible with win7 then, the choice is yours I won't try it again.
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"Couldn't use"
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
Couldn't even use it
Cons
Couldn't even use it.
Summary
I got the black box with the groovy button and it also said file access denied so I couldn't even use it. I'm starting to wonder how well these products are tested before being posted on here.
