CNET Editors' review
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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"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.
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"metronome and electronic music maker"
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
easy use, good sounds.
Cons
No setting for compound time signatures.
Summary
I was looking for a metronome and it works for that, and making electronic music is easy.
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"problem download"
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
none there is nothing to like, i thought these downloads are suposed to be screened by cnet
Cons
black box that appeared on screen hard to remove, had to use revo uninstaller even then i had to move revo boxes around with mouse to get rid of this download,
Summary
time waster
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"Superb as it always was!"
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
Works like a charm under Vista. Great sounds. Able to render to Wav. Multiple layers possible.
Cons
MUST run as ADMINISTRATOR under Vista.
Simple program, do not expect too many features.Summary
Must have for Old School Musicmakers. Simple stand alone beat programming device. I have used it since it first came out, like 10 years now. hasn't disappointed me so far.
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"It would be nice if it had more features"
Version: HammerHead Rhythm Station 1.0
Pros
consitant speed
Cons
dousnt really have options like length of whole track, and certain noises
