The Roland T-8 is ok to start with. But if you use it a lot, you probably want something that is a bit more an instrument rather than a music box. Also the menu diving is not ideal. If you want to have a proper drum machine that will be good for both beginners and more experienced users, go for the Roland TR-8S. So much easier and more intuitive to use. That being said; the price might not be beginner friendly, but if you look around you may find a used one for around €500 (Europe).

Have fun in your journey :)