The Miller Machine
Machine Beater
Machine Beater
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Upgrade your Miller Machine with a Brass, Brass Ball, Stainless Steel, or Steel Beater.
Each one is optimized in length, weight, and balance (fulcrum) to get the best sound from your Machine.
- Brass: Warm and mellow, perfect for soft, expressive passages, ideal for triangle.
- Brass Ball: Focused and clear without losing warmth, great for a finger cymbal, or crotale.
- Stainless Steel: Bright, a reliable choice for any style, good all around option.
- Steel: Sharp and cutting, provides maximum projection, ideal for triangle.
Swapping beaters is easy, so you can experiment, and find the ideal sound for your setting.
More info below, including beater removal, and installation videos.
[crotale, Finger Cymbal Machine, Horizontal Machine, triangles, Triangle Machine, not included.]
Better Beater
Beaters designed specifically for The Miller Machine.
Length, weight, and balance (fulcrum) all optimized for the Machine.
Striking Surface
Includes the custom-made red latex striking surface.
Natural Feel
Excellent Rebound
Minimal Stick Attack
Great Visibility in Low-Light Settings
Billy Built
Designed and built by Broadway Drummer/Percussionist Billy Miller in Seattle, Washington, using locally sourced materials.
What's Included
- Brass, Brass Ball, Stainless, or Steel Beater
- Red Latex Striking Surface
- Retaining Ring
In stock, ready to ship, from Seattle, Washington.
Shown with Brass Ball Beater
Remove Beater
Install Beater
Older Beater?
If you have either of these two designs let me know and I'll include an upgrade kit, free of charge, with your new beater.
Upgrade Beater
Matt O., La Mirada, California
"Thankfully, the new beater upgrades arrived just in time to use them on this run!
I knew the upgraded beaters would be better, but I was really surprised with how good they sound! I still play the triangle by hand when I can for more control, but the sound between my Stoessel beaters and the brass beaters with the upgrade is nearly indistinguishable."
Machines: 2 or More
5% off each, discount in cart.
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Triangle Machine
Regular price From $65.00 USDRegular price -
Block Machine
Regular price $65.00 USDRegular price -
Finger Cymbal Machine
Regular price From $65.00 USDRegular price -
Triangle Machine Plus
Regular price From $85.00 USDRegular price$0.00 USDSale price From $85.00 USD -
Horizontal Machine
Regular price From $75.00 USDRegular price
Setups
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Ro...
"This is by far the most expensive set up I’ve ever needed for a show. There is a fair amount of mallet percussion (vibraphone, glock, and xylophone) and timpani that...
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Ro...
"This is by far the most expensive set up I’ve ever needed for a show. There is a fair amount of mallet percussion (vibraphone, glock, and xylophone) and timpani that...
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Evita - Dave Roth
"The instruments purchased for this production were a challenge as well due to financial restrictions. Of particular note was the search for an affordable marimba. After scouring the country we...
Evita - Dave Roth
"The instruments purchased for this production were a challenge as well due to financial restrictions. Of particular note was the search for an affordable marimba. After scouring the country we...
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La Boheme - Mio Chang
"Bass drum and hi-hat cymbals with attachment were used instead of piatti. I played both pedals with the right foot and used my hands for the bells, xylophone, snare and...
La Boheme - Mio Chang
"Bass drum and hi-hat cymbals with attachment were used instead of piatti. I played both pedals with the right foot and used my hands for the bells, xylophone, snare and...
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Aladdin - Danny Taylor
This drum book is pretty straight ahead compared to other shows I’ve played. It mostly feels like playing in a Big Band with a little bit of pop, two beat,...
Aladdin - Danny Taylor
This drum book is pretty straight ahead compared to other shows I’ve played. It mostly feels like playing in a Big Band with a little bit of pop, two beat,...
Articles
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Conducting a National Tour
By Danny Taylor "Conducting a National Tour is incredibly challenging, but so rewarding. Stepping on to the podium with a new orchestra every few weeks really keeps you on your...
Conducting a National Tour
By Danny Taylor "Conducting a National Tour is incredibly challenging, but so rewarding. Stepping on to the podium with a new orchestra every few weeks really keeps you on your...
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What it Takes to Live in New York City as a Pro...
By Ray Marchica "If you are passionate, driven, feel you have a calling, a burning desire to play, practice, perform, and record music that you can share with the world,...
What it Takes to Live in New York City as a Pro...
By Ray Marchica "If you are passionate, driven, feel you have a calling, a burning desire to play, practice, perform, and record music that you can share with the world,...
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On Being a 'Go-To' Drummer for Broadway
By Rich Rosenzweig "To be sure, a key component of being a solid Broadway drummer is versatility. It’s about knowing as many different styles as possible, and then being able...
On Being a 'Go-To' Drummer for Broadway
By Rich Rosenzweig "To be sure, a key component of being a solid Broadway drummer is versatility. It’s about knowing as many different styles as possible, and then being able...
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My Tuning Philosophy
By Sean McDaniel "I’ve experimented with the bottom heads being a tritone higher on certain gigs if the drums are bigger. At my current Broadway show, I’ve even had the...
My Tuning Philosophy
By Sean McDaniel "I’ve experimented with the bottom heads being a tritone higher on certain gigs if the drums are bigger. At my current Broadway show, I’ve even had the...
