Reviews

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.

I have used Billy’s triangle and finger cymbal machine for a decade . He has once again made a percussionists life easier with his amazing new block machine
I just played a musical with only a few rehearsals and some fast switches between drum set blocks and bells . The new trigger made the moves feel almost effortless .
And most importantly the beater gave me a great sound on my woodblocks and cowbells . I can not wait to use this on pop rock and other styles of music .

I am very pleased with both units I have used in the pit. They make life much easier and the new horizontal triangle holders are well done.

The Miller Machine is the indispensable tool for any percussionist or drummer who needs to play multiple small percussion instruments either simultaneously or in the span of a measure, whether by necessity (Broadway & Musical Theater-Orchestral/Symphonic players) or by creative choice (any percussionist or drummer or musician really who wants to add in certain accents and colors, while also holding down a groove and driving any sort of band or ensemble!)
I use this device frequently in the Retro CCM band I play in and the guys and I LOVE being able to incorporate triangle seamlessly in my drumset playing, without having to put down a stick!!

Billy has created a product that really makes sense.
Great work.
Joe McCarthy
The New York Afro Bop Alliance Big Band

This improved version is a huge step up. Much more adaptable, and capable of a variety of triangles and more.

Outstanding mallet. Versatile with a perfect weight

A invaluable tool for the percussionist. Whether theater, orchestral, multi percussion, front ensemble, anything!!!, the Miller Machine makes the job easier and sounding great.

Whether you are still in school, a weekend warrior, or a professional player, The Miller Machine is truly unique and totally useful in any percussion setup.

I've been the Drummer/Percussionist for a regional summer musical theater organization for the last 25 years, and it's becoming increasingly rare that I don't have at least 1 Miller Machine in my set up. I now own 4 of these devices (Finger Cymbal, Block, and 2 Triangle Machines). Thank you Billy Miller for making life in the pit so much easier!