Reviews

Block Machine

The Triangle Machine is a live savior, especially when you are playing for a musical or opera, and there’s quick instrument change. Very convenient and easy to use!

Amazing!

It’s a great tool for pit work. Quick access to the triangle, I must say.

An absolute must for any percussionist/drummer that wants/needs triangle in their setup!

Billy sent me exactly what I needed. The new parts worked great, holds the finger cymbal exactly where I need it, and lets it ring out so much better than before.

What a great company who makes the best products, with a genuinely great guy with great customer support running the thing… what more could you want in a company? The Beater is perfect.

I recently received my fourth Miller Machine. If you play percussion, and especially musical theater, the Miller Machine is indispensable. Why would you hold a triangle in one hand or hang it from a music stand when you can do everything you need to with The Machine? I use mine for finger cymbals as well, and with Billy’s new beaters, rolls are a piece of cake.

I bought the finger cymbal machine to use with crotales recently. Works great! Easy to adjust, consistent sound. I like the option to be able to pick different beaters. Billy is the man! Friendly, professional. 100% do recommend.

The Tibetan finger cymbal is the best thing I added to my percussion section.

This device is such a game changer when you are playing either in a pit orchestra or shorthanded in the percussion section in an ensemble. And Billy is just purely amazing to work with. Thank you!

The day after I received the Miller machine, I started using it for "Into the Woods" That show uses a lot of triangle and this machine has made it so easy to move between the triangle and other percussion instruments. What's most impressive is the control that can be achieved with this machine. The pivot mechanisim is designed beautifully for this purpose. I highly recommend this machine to any percussionist.

Thank you for your support and providing a great machine and idea.

As a session and touring percussionist, looking for the next best thing is a daily habit. I found this machine and now it goes with me everywhere! The Miller Machine is worth every penny and then some!!!

A very helpful add on and tool to use with my bongos and conga set.

It is absolutely perfect for every percussionist. It is so amazing and it can be played very differently in attack and dynamic.
Just perfect!

We are using it for our school's musical and I wish I purchased one years ago. Great tool for the small space.

What is a good stand to mount the Miller Machine too.

I have all four of the handheld brass triangle beaters that Billy makes. They're all great. The smallest is super delicate, but with a sturdier handle than you'd expect. The middle two sizes are great all-around beaters, and the 1/2" is as heavy as you would ever need. The brass makes the attack just a little bit mellower than steel beaters.

This is my third Miller Machine and I'm so impressed with all of the improvements: the 90°-135° tilt, safety cable, sliding beater position, build quality, etc. I didn't think the original Miller Machines were in need of improvement because they were already excellent...but, wow, you're probably going to need one of these ASAP. My first machine went on the North American tour of Hairspray (226 performances) and I never had a single problem with it, I never had to change the plastic ties! I've used it and the finger cymbal machine hundreds of times - they just make life as a percussionist so much more convenient and consistent - perfect tone every time.

I use both the triangle and finger cymbal Miller Machines. They are excellent for theater work and other multi-percussion gigs. Highly recommended!

No surprises here. Billy consistently produces high quality professional items and at a price point that doesn't break the bank. These are some of the best triangle beaters for my orchestral/wind band needs when I'm not in pit musician mode with the usual miller machines. The various sizes let me get all the nuances for whatever the piece/conductor calls for. Also the Starburst candy with 2 pinks was an added bonus.

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