Reviews

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

I've just recently started playing musical theater gigs again, and a friend (who already has the whole pantheon of miller machines) recommended them wholeheartedly. I ordered it, it came quick, came with cool stickers, and a handwritten note. Plus it's just efficient and fun.

When using the miller machine on a gig. I feel like having a assistance’s hand. It’s not a automaton or Rube Goldberg machine, but It helps my perfomance. Thank you.

I’m working on the show Wicked right now, and really needed a solution for the triangle. I’m super happy with the Triangle Machine, and the delivery to Germany was incredibly quick. Thank you very much, highly recommend this product and company.

I have used Miller Machines for years (original Miller Machine with the silver colored upright rod) and the finger cymbal machine. The new machine with the updated beater and tilting ability is outstanding. I’ve used it in two musical since I received it and it’s perfect. Shipping was fast - communication with Billy was great. I highly recommend.

I love my set of Miller Machines. I can use my horizontal mount to fit four finger cymbals, and the triangle machines are fantastic for the fast triangle changes in Sweeney Todd! Thank you, Billy!

Great striker for finger cymbal and/or crotale. I bought it for crotale so I can use my finger cymbal arm and miller machine instead of carrying around a whole octave for one note. Very nice sound.

I am a percussionist and public school educator who plays for a number of local musical pit bands. I'm happy to report that the Miller Machine has instantly made my life so much more convenient! It is well made, and WORKS! IT WORKS GREAT! Seriously, why did I not buy a Miller Machine YEARS ago! And to top it off, Billy could not have been better with his service, helpfulness, and timeliness. Highly recommended.

Phenomenal customer service

The Miller Machine triumphs once again! This new version is even better than the original, as the beater can tilt into pretty much any position you want. Perfect for pit playing or anytime you need your hands for other mallets!

When you have to go from one instrument to another in one beat, the Miller machine is set up to do just that.
Thank you for inventing that needed machine!

When there is no time to switch sticks, it’s the Miller Machine to the rescue!
Very pleased!

Triangle Machine Plus

The Triangle Machine Plus is the perfect triangle machine in my opinion. It provides the right adjustments in order to get the perfect setup for your use. The machine is sturdily built and functions reliably during performances.

Bought it for my university's production of Anastasia and it is so convenient considering it completely eliminates the need for a triangle beater switch during the show. I had a lot of good comments from the conductor about it as well. Rugged build and solid materials. Once it's mounted, it doesn't move. Also very light and portable. Highly recommend!

These Miller machine that Billy has made make my job as drummer and percussionist much easier. The design and the ability to mount different triangles, blocks and finger cymbals allows me have everything close and ready to play. Appreciate you Billy!

Ever try playing modern percussion notation when there's only two of you and and 15 instruments? Well, at least the triangle won't be unplayed or scrambled for, at any rate. Just mind the dampening. 9/10, highly recommend.

Greatest thing since sliced bread.

You won't believe how much the Finger Cymbal Machine revolutionizes playing this instrument in the pit! Juggling the drum and percussion book for a musical can be challenging, but with this innovative machine, you can manage it all effortlessly. The Finger Cymbal Machine brings ease to playing the instrument, no matter how many other things are happening. Having already experienced the convenience of the Triangle Machine, choosing the Finger Cymbal Machine was a no-brainer.

Billy’s machines always deliver and gives you many options to mount other things as well as triangles and finger cymbals.

What else can you say? Best product, great service.

Recently picked up the brass bell beater, had one Miller Machine left without the original style beater so this upgrade made perfect sense. Definitely provides a better quality of sound for Crotales and Finger Cymbals when compared to the normal standard triangle beaters. Finger cymbal had been becoming a regular reoccurring piece to my theatre setups. Billy always builds great products and stands behind them. If you ever have an issue, reach out to him and he'll make it right. The candy is always an added bonus too.

Look no further than the magic of the Miller Machine! Whether it is a multi-percussion setup or a drum set excursion, the convenience of Billy's contraption cannot be understated. Get yourself a few for your percussion tool chest, you will enjoy every resonant note!

I started off using Billy’s original triangle machine. We all know how this saves a pit drummer time, adds convenience, and makes playing smoother and more precise. The finger cymbal machine actually takes it up a notch or 2. It holds the FC at just the perfect angle so the beater strikes it exactly where it produces the best sound. Many times, I find myself using the FC machine INSTEAD of the triangle machine. Billy does it again.