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I still use the SPD06 for hi hat, ride, crash, kick, and 3 toms, so it all works. The SPD-6 pad was too small for much snare work, and instead of playing freely I was concentrating on hiting the pad.Using my snare instead, I can play without thinking about hitting the pad. My problem gigging before was lost snare notes. I really need a triggering device that allows me to play a "cocktail set", and I think the SPD-6, with 2 foot pedals, and my vpad snare hooked in to the TD-10 will give me all I need. Not a viable option for me, as I already have a TD-8 and a TD-10 for MIDI sounds. Thanks for the suggestions on the ROland Rythym Coach pad. After ruminating about it for months I have decided to go at it again, and hopefuly master this unique instrument. as they say, when all else fails, read the directions!! I believe I set the zendrum up wrong, and never could get the feel for it.
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THIS time, I am going to start at the beginning. I think I went about it wrong when I first started, got frustrated, and quit on it. At this point I have decided to be committed (no pun intended!) to learning the Zendrum the right way. Good luck what ever you go for anyway but keep practicing to become a Zen Master. I think its more like playing slap and tap bass than drumming but it would be nice to give it a go just to be able to walk out front at a gig, croud would love it. Man I would love one but there just too much money for what they are IMO. I can understand you saying it takes a while to get use to cause it is really different but I think for playability and sound quality its your best option. This is why I was saying that the Zendrum would give the audience something different to watch and talk about.
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Over here in Lanzarote, the music scene is 99% guitarist/singers, so when I set my drums up and play, the audience get a chance to see something different as drummers a rare here. I was thinking more from the audience side of things rather than you looking good. What I meant was, it gives the audience something to look at that they have probably never seen before. RandI wasnt meaning that you would look cool like you were wanting to show off. hopefully I can use that as a springboard to learning and mastering the Zendrum gig with it, gradually using it on more an more songs as I go along. So now, I am going to practice and play for a while, fool around with it, and eventually. It may be that I tried to go out with it too early, got frustrated, and gave up. It is, as you said, an amazing instrument. Having said all that, you got me to thinking, and I have decided to practice every chance I get, and develop that feel. When I play the Zendrum, its very rigid, and mechanical, I just haven't developed a feel for it yet. I can sit at the pad and play, no brainer. I want to, but I have severe time constraints, and learning a new instrument right now is not at the top of my list. It's more about technique: learning to play the Zendrum is like learning a whole new instrument. It's not a matter of "looking cool" or impressing someone. Mr Stixx: I have gigged with the Zendrum. Because of the venue, the lead guitar goes acoustic, the rythym guitar plays his ukelele or his harp, and the keyboard player uses a strap-over the shoulder- keyboard. I found that using the snare pad from my Roland set-up, in addition to the SPD-6 and 2 foot pedals, gives me all I need.
#Roland spd 20 full
Because the spavce is extremely limited, and I am forced not to use my full set-up, I have been experimenting. The Roland SPD-6 works ok for what I need, but the SPD-20 will give me more options.Īctually, I think I worked it out this way. I think the Yamaha sounds more like a beginners device.
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Anyone else find the same thing with the Zendrum? Its pretty cool, but it's just not quite as satisfying to me. I am considering selling the Zendrum if I like the Roland or the Yamaha. I like it, but I just don't get the same feel of playing the drums when I use the Zendrum. I expect the Roland SPD-20 will be similar to the SPD-6 I currently use.Īnyone familiar with Yamaha? Opinions welcomeīTW, I have a Zendrum, and have had it for a year. Unfortunately I have no experience with the Yamaha module. Both allow for 2 foot pedals, and use MIDI, so I can use either with the Roland TD-10.
#Roland spd 20 upgrade
I am going to either upgrade to a Roland SPD-20 (8 pads) or the Yamaha DD55 (7 pads). Sound was great, but the SPD 6 was limiting (the snare just seemed to miss beats if I didn't strike the pad exactly in the center). I currently use an SPD-6 with my Roland TD-10, and a Keyboard amp. I simply cannot fit the v-drums into the space. 2 guitarists, bass, and a stand up keyboard player (strapped over his shoulder). I play an occasional gig in a very small area, in an upscale bar. I'm trying to decide between the 2 of these.