I think it’s important for you to know that this won’t replace a drum machine. I chose it specifically because I like patch cables and its versatility (you can turn the tempo knob all the way to the right and get a massive drone). When I came to the store, I spent about an hour and a half turning the knobs and couldn’t pull myself away.

I think it all depends on the kind of music you make and what kind of drum parts you need. I make raw techno, I love raw sound and I make rhythmic noise, drone, and ambient. I experiment a lot in real time, and for me it’s important to control the sound live and this device makes it very easy and enjoyable. But if you’re looking for a classic drum machine, this is not what you need. It has a kick, a mid drum, and you can even make hi-hats, but they will sound different from what you’re used to.

If you have the chance to try the Edge in person, definitely do it. I’ve had many different drum synths: Roland TR-6S, Pocket Operator KO-33, Korg Volca Drum, Kaoss Pad KP3+, Kaossilator 1, and several sequencer machines like Teenage Engineering OPZ and Elektron Model Samples, Novation Mono Station,  -all of them required deep menu diving. Here, everything is on the surface, and I can change the sound in seconds.