Reviews

Sal here, writing in from the current Addams Family National Tour.

I decided to upgrade to the new Horizontal Mount and Machine Plus body. Until Billy comes up with something else, I think this is the apex of Miller Machines. Not that there’s anything wrong with the previous models. This is my third machine now, and I will still be using the others.

For this gig, I needed the flexibility that the horizontal mount provided — giving the potential to hang two triangles, a finger cymbal, and hold beaters. That paired with the Machine Plus body makes this a killer combo and a must have for any professional.

I’ve also been experimenting with the new beaters. I really love the sounds I’ve been getting out of them so far. They make my Black Swamp triangle sing with beautiful overtones, and there’s enough variety in the set to cover many different situations. Definitely grab some of these!

The Miller Machine’s innovative design was a game-changer in a recent cantata performance, enabling the musician to effortlessly play multiple parts. Its thoughtful functionality took the stress out of switching instruments, allowing for a seamless, expressive performance. Plus, the customer service was top-notch, ensuring a smooth experience from start to finish.

Horizontal Machine

These are simply the best. Great tone, good balance, good looking, and durable. Sure beats cutting my own from pieces of steel rods at the hardware store

The Miller Machine ROCKS!!!!!!

I’ve been meaning to get one of these for a while. Takes the stress out of those quick triangle notes. Perfect

I’m a pit musician for a Middle school theater group and as a once a year gig, it’s not typically a high pressure situation but this year it crept up on me and I needed a solution for a show with a lot of triangle/snare/hi hat combos and the Miller Machine delivered perfectly. Precise 8th notes with brushes or sticks; I never missed a beat. I highly recommend it! You won’t be disappointed!

I needed another Miller Machine (because why not??) for a production of Mary Poppins and I got the "flame" edition just for fun. I have one of the earlier models so the updated triangle mount, suspension system, and the Stoessel-type beater are all excellent upgrades!!

I have 2 Miller Machines and love them! I got a new set of triangle beaters (Steel) at PASIC. Had a great conversation with Billy and he also gave me a round brass beater at no charge - it turned out to be perfect for The Nutcracker just a few weeks later!
Thanks Billy for your personal service and great, simple and effective products!!

phenomenal!

It's awesome! I looked like quite the genius with the Miller Machine in my setup for Little Shop of Horrors. I kept trying to dampen the beater, though, out of habit. Damp the thing you just hit...

I'd seen glowing reviews for the Miller Machine on Facebook for years. I finally purchased one for my current musical theater production which calls for extremely quick triangle cues while play drum kit. The Miller Machine has been a life saver! I no longer need to fumble with trying to quickly grab a beater and I can now effortlessly weave in my triangle parts with the rest of my setup. I couldn't recommend it more!

Wish this machine was available when I started playing shows back in the 70s. An absolute game changer. Thanks for your ingenuity! Highly recommend the upgrade to the brass beater.

I love my Miller Machine! I use it all the times for Musicals, concert band performances, and percussion ensemble pieces. Its a great part of any aspiring percussionists’ toolkit.

Yes! An essential for any pit percussionist.

The Miller Machine is the single most useful piece of gear available when playing musical theatre. It allows sensitive and expressive playing at any dynamic level, using sticks, mallets, or even just your fingers. How did we ever manage before the Miller Machine?? Every percussionist needs one (or two or three)!

I’m primarily a drumkit player, and, for too many years, I have fumbled around trying to grab a triangle beater, ignored triangle hits that were impossible to play, or played with special sticks with a built-in triangle beater that I wasn’t always satisfied using. The Miller Machine solves all of these dilemmas/problems for me. Plus, the built-in beater sounds fantastic! I love it!
Also, the hand-held brass beaters are great!
Thanks Billy!

This is amazing! Can't believe I used to gig without it!!

I use the miller triangle machine for musical shows and it’s a perfect option when you don’t have time to pick up a triangle beater - plus it allows for setting it further away if necessary

He sent it the day after I ordered it - it arrived on time and ready to go

These sound great! Billy even threw in a brass beater as an extra!

I purchased one of the triangle machines a while back and it was a total game changer for my playing as a pit percussionist. I was gearing up to play Fiddler on the Roof and needed to play the finger cymbals pretty quickly while transitioning to playing with sticks. Then the light bulb went off and I remembered there was a Miller machine for that, too, and so here we are. Again, a smooth transition thanks to Billy Miller's clever innovations for the percussion world.

Triangle Machine

I first heard about this machine back during my undergrad, and just now got one for a pit drum set gig. Materials are very high quality, and it worked perfectly. If you haven't used one before, it does take a little practice to effectively play different dynamics, but it's awesome that this device is capable of that!

I have purchased both the triangle machine and the finger cymbal machine. Both are FANTASTIC. Best money I have ever spent.
Billy is an awesome guy! I had the pleasure of meeting him and touring his shop when I happened to be in Seattle and was able to pick up my newest purchase in person. It was great! Billy is so personable both online and in person. He loves what he does and loves working with all his customers. I look forward to seeing BF him the next time I’m in Seattle. Such a fascinating fellow.

The Miller Machine makes my triangle playing effortless. Great adjustments all the way around! The next lucky percussionist will look forward to dialing in the Machine to achieve the dynamics and touch required for those challenging passages. I am considering buying another one in order to operate two different triangles (It’s like double bass drums but triangles).

Thank you so much for your vision and craftsmanship!

Thanks, Billy!

Arron