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  • Fruitbat1919Fruitbat1919

    @McD said:

    @Fruitbat1919 said:
    Good info Thanks still edging toward the Roland though, even though its expensive lol

    I don’t think that’s a bad idea… I’m limiting my purchases on two critical vectors:
    Cost
    Space required to use the product (I prefer being able to make music from my recliner)
    Sound or vibration

    My dream set up would be one of the high-end Roland E-Drum Kits but space, cost and vibration make that impractical.

    Yep I would love a full kit, but no space until I win the lottery!

  • Fruitbat1919Fruitbat1919

    @supadom said:
    I just sold Roland SPDS because it dropped out of my set because McMillen’s BopPad is more compact, usb powered and sends midi pressure radius and velocity information.

    Highly recommended.

    Will take a look Thanks

  • supadomsupadom
    edited January 26

    @McD said:

    @supadom said:
    I just sold Roland SPDS because it dropped out of my set because McMillen’s BopPad is more compact, usb powered and sends midi pressure radius and velocity information.

    Highly recommended.

    Save me the required research: How many MIDI Notes can you play with a BobPad? My MidiKat can generate 6 with 2 pedals attached.

    Do you drum with sticks or treat it as a hand drum surface? I want sticks because I have some rudimentary chops and my hands are damaged from carpal tunnel effects of computer/internet addictions.

    The Keith McMillen BopPad can send up to 6 MIDI notes simultaneously from each of its four quadrants. That means each quadrant (zone) of the pad can output 6 note-on messages at the same time if you’ve assigned them in the BopPad Editor.
    Put together, that’s a theoretical maximum of 24 simultaneous notes across the whole pad (6 notes × 4 quadrants), if all four quadrants are triggered at once and your sound module/software can handle that many voices. But per quadrant the limit is 6 notes.

    I play only with my hands but the editor allows you to set sensitivity depending on what you need. I’ve played it with sticks before and it’s been fine.

    You can also set it so it acts like one big drum surface ignoring the quadrants.

  • McDMcD

    .

    @supadom said:

    @McD said:

    @supadom said:
    I just sold Roland SPDS because it dropped out of my set because McMillen’s BopPad is more compact, usb powered and sends midi pressure radius and velocity information.

    Highly recommended.

    Save me the required research: How many MIDI Notes can you play with a BobPad? My MidiKat can generate 6 with 2 pedals attached.

    Do you drum with sticks or treat it as a hand drum surface? I want sticks because I have some rudimentary chops and my hands are damaged from carpal tunnel effects of computer/internet addictions.

    The Keith McMillen BopPad can send up to 6 MIDI notes simultaneously from each of its four quadrants. That means each quadrant (zone) of the pad can output 6 note-on messages at the same time if you’ve assigned them in the BopPad Editor.
    Put together, that’s a theoretical maximum of 24 simultaneous notes across the whole pad (6 notes × 4 quadrants), if all four quadrants are triggered at once and your sound module/software can handle that many voices. But per quadrant the limit is 6 notes.

    I play only with my hands but the editor allows you to set sensitivity depending on what you need. I’ve played it with sticks before and it’s been fine.

    You can also set it so it acts like one big drum surface ignoring the quadrants.

    @supadom said:

    @McD said:

    @supadom said:
    I just sold Roland SPDS because it dropped out of my set because McMillen’s BopPad is more compact, usb powered and sends midi pressure radius and velocity information.

    Highly recommended.

    Save me the required research: How many MIDI Notes can you play with a BobPad? My MidiKat can generate 6 with 2 pedals attached.

    Do you drum with sticks or treat it as a hand drum surface? I want sticks because I have some rudimentary chops and my hands are damaged from carpal tunnel effects of computer/internet addictions.

    The Keith McMillen BopPad can send up to 6 MIDI notes simultaneously from each of its four quadrants. That means each quadrant (zone) of the pad can output 6 note-on messages at the same time if you’ve assigned them in the BopPad Editor.
    Put together, that’s a theoretical maximum of 24 simultaneous notes across the whole pad (6 notes × 4 quadrants), if all four quadrants are triggered at once and your sound module/software can handle that many voices. But per quadrant the limit is 6 notes.

    I play only with my hands but the editor allows you to set sensitivity depending on what you need. I’ve played it with sticks before and it’s been fine.

    You can also set it so it acts like one big drum surface ignoring the quadrants.

    @supadom said:

    @McD said:

    @supadom said:
    I just sold Roland SPDS because it dropped out of my set because McMillen’s BopPad is more compact, usb powered and sends midi pressure radius and velocity information.

    Highly recommended.

    Save me the required research: How many MIDI Notes can you play with a BobPad? My MidiKat can generate 6 with 2 pedals attached.

    Do you drum with sticks or treat it as a hand drum surface? I want sticks because I have some rudimentary chops and my hands are damaged from carpal tunnel effects of computer/internet addictions.

    The Keith McMillen BopPad can send up to 6 MIDI notes simultaneously from each of its four quadrants. That means each quadrant (zone) of the pad can output 6 note-on messages at the same time if you’ve assigned them in the BopPad Editor.
    Put together, that’s a theoretical maximum of 24 simultaneous notes across the whole pad (6 notes × 4 quadrants), if all four quadrants are triggered at once and your sound module/software can handle that many voices. But per quadrant the limit is 6 notes.

    I play only with my hands but the editor allows you to set sensitivity depending on what you need. I’ve played it with sticks before and it’s been fine.

    You can also set it so it acts like one big drum surface ignoring the quadrants.

    @supadom said:

    @McD said:

    @supadom said:
    I just sold Roland SPDS because it dropped out of my set because McMillen’s BopPad is more compact, usb powered and sends midi pressure radius and velocity information.

    Highly recommended.

    Save me the required research: How many MIDI Notes can you play with a BobPad? My MidiKat can generate 6 with 2 pedals attached.

    Do you drum with sticks or treat it as a hand drum surface? I want sticks because I have some rudimentary chops and my hands are damaged from carpal tunnel effects of computer/internet addictions.

    The Keith McMillen BopPad can send up to 6 MIDI notes simultaneously from each of its four quadrants. That means each quadrant (zone) of the pad can output 6 note-on messages at the same time if you’ve assigned them in the BopPad Editor.
    Put together, that’s a theoretical maximum of 24 simultaneous notes across the whole pad (6 notes × 4 quadrants), if all four quadrants are triggered at once and your sound module/software can handle that many voices. But per quadrant the limit is 6 notes.

    I play only with my hands but the editor allows you to set sensitivity depending on what you need. I’ve played it with sticks before and it’s been fine.

    You can also set it so it acts like one big drum surface ignoring the quadrants.

    Great. The quote button is unreliable… I only pushed it 4 times before it populated the reply box. 4 times over 10 seconds.

    “It’s always something “ -Gilda Radner as Emily Litella

    I have a birthday in May and I’ll weigh the BobPad against what ever makes it into the wish list…

  • McDMcD

    Ok... The Donner 4 Pad w 3 cymbal and 2 pedals arrived.

    The PD 708 arrived not long after.

    I think I'll share my findings in a new thread to be added here in a bit.

  • audiblevideoaudiblevideo

    @McD said:
    Ok... The Donner 4 Pad w 3 cymbal and 2 pedals arrived.

    The PD 708 arrived not long after.

    I think I'll share my findings in a new thread to be added here in a bit.

    Hope you enjoy at least one of them

  • mrufino1mrufino1

    @Fruitbat1919 said:

    @ltf3 said:
    If you want a "MinI Drum Kit" check this out ... from Lekato...wild

    https://lekatodeal.com/products/lekato-electronic-drum-set-w-quiet-mesh-snare-drum-pads-220-sounds

    Or this from Donner

    https://us.donnermusic.com/products/donner-beat-go-electronic-drumset

    Too weird looking for me lol

    A drummer I record with a lot has that Lekato pad set and uses it on gigs where he needs electronic sounds. But, he’s also done some small restaurant gigs with only that pad set and he loves it. This is a guy with way too many drum kits, including several electronic kits, but it worked well when he showed it to me.

  • McDMcD
    edited February 12

    @mrufino1 said:

    @Fruitbat1919 said:

    @ltf3 said:
    If you want a "MinI Drum Kit" check this out ... from Lekato...wild

    https://lekatodeal.com/products/lekato-electronic-drum-set-w-quiet-mesh-snare-drum-pads-220-sounds

    Or this from Donner

    https://us.donnermusic.com/products/donner-beat-go-electronic-drumset

    Too weird looking for me lol

    A drummer I record with a lot has that Lekato pad set and uses it on gigs where he needs electronic sounds. But, he’s also done some small restaurant gigs with only that pad set and he loves it. This is a guy with way too many drum kits, including several electronic kits, but it worked well when he showed it to me.

    I’m intrigued… Does he have this one:

    Or this one:

    I ended up getting the Donner branded version because it has 4 fabric pads which might be important because I expect it to be quieter. I got a refurb until that arrived without the drum key. I pad with credit bonus money but had to pay $5 for 2 drum keys because my acoustic kit is in storage.

  • mrufino1mrufino1

    @McD said:

    @mrufino1 said:

    @Fruitbat1919 said:

    @ltf3 said:
    If you want a "MinI Drum Kit" check this out ... from Lekato...wild

    https://lekatodeal.com/products/lekato-electronic-drum-set-w-quiet-mesh-snare-drum-pads-220-sounds

    Or this from Donner

    https://us.donnermusic.com/products/donner-beat-go-electronic-drumset

    Too weird looking for me lol

    A drummer I record with a lot has that Lekato pad set and uses it on gigs where he needs electronic sounds. But, he’s also done some small restaurant gigs with only that pad set and he loves it. This is a guy with way too many drum kits, including several electronic kits, but it worked well when he showed it to me.

    I’m intrigued… Does he have this one:

    Or this one:

    I ended up getting the Donner branded version because it has 4 fabric pads which might be important because I expect it to be quieter. I got a refurb until that arrived without the drum key. I pad with credit bonus money but had to pay $5 for 2 drum keys because my acoustic kit is in storage.

    He has the Lekato cpd-1000 (the top photo you posted)

  • NeuMNeuM

    @McD said:

    @supadom said:
    I just sold Roland SPDS because it dropped out of my set because McMillen’s BopPad is more compact, usb powered and sends midi pressure radius and velocity information.

    Highly recommended.

    Save me the required research: How many MIDI Notes can you play with a BobPad? My MidiKat can generate 6 with 2 pedals attached.

    Do you drum with sticks or treat it as a hand drum surface? I want sticks because I have some rudimentary chops and my hands are damaged from carpal tunnel effects of computer/internet addictions.

    Looks like 4 zones with the ability to detect hands, not just sticks... but it's still only 4 zones.

    That's why I like the Octapad.

    https://www.roland.com/us/products/octapad_spd-30/

    Prices for used ones on Reverb.com are all over the map, so I'd at least go into a music equipment store and see if you can wheel and deal on a used one first. With a private party sale, you get what you get with no guarantees.

  • McDMcD

    @mrufino1 said:
    He has the Lekato cpd-1000 (the top photo you posted)

    Interesting details… the Lekato has tension controls for the snare head and better pedals. I think I should get one and
    Return the one.

  • McDMcD
    edited February 13

    @NeuM said:

    That's why I like the Octapad.

    I can appreciate a high end Roland product too. And who can refuse STANDARD PLASTIC!

    But it’s tricky to spend that much unless I wait a couple years for the credit card dollars to build up like that time I went all in on PianoTeq 8. Since then they have shipped 2 more pianos that I won’t get for that original “all you can eat” price. I do love that app with all the extras to tweak any thing even down to the per node levels to make some “damaged pianos” or synth-like creations like a calliope preset and so much more.

  • NeuMNeuM

    @McD said:

    @NeuM said:

    That's why I like the Octapad.

    I can appreciate a high end Roland product too. And who can refuse STANDARD PLASTIC!

    But it’s tricky to spend that much unless I wait a couple years for the credit card dollars to build up like that time I went all in on PianoTeq 8. Since then they have shipped 2 more pianos that I won’t get for that original “all you can eat” price. I do love that app with all the extras to tweak any thing even down to the per node levels to make some “damaged pianos” or synth-like creations like a calliope preset and so much more.

    Haha. Used instruments are a good way to avoid paying full fare, so don't rule that out. As with nearly everything, you get what you pay for.

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