No brainer for the braindancers! Great machine although the clap is not very loud compared to other instruments it's an easy fix if you are handy with a soldering iron. Check Maffez's site for that and many more mods. As is, it's a decent 606 type machine, which will provide you with enough enjoyment. Why even bother with a new roland machine when you can have one of these proper analogue ones for half the price. Sounds great and works as it should. Build is good too. Cheap and plastic as it should be.