Blue Couch Dog: Realtime Percussion Jam

[dr2050productions]

Thanks @RadianJasmin. To be honest, I've kind of hung up my Zendrum for now in lieue of several wavedrums. The expressiveness of a "real" (or quasi-real) acoustic instrument cannot be matched by triggering samples. Don't get me wrong: the audience will hear amazing stuff from your Zendrum, especially if you use BFD or whatever. But to you, the player, the range is limited. Hope to post something soon...

[RadiantJasmin]

Very Cool Daniel! I'm a happy Handsonic player and found you on the Yahoo group. I've been drooling over the Zendrum and hopefully will be able to buy one within the next few years ;-)

[winfred55]

what kind of controller is that? i know it can work with drums.

[gregoryburrows]

nicely done, one of the really interesting things w/ elec. percussion. I recently sold my HPD15 and want to dive back into elec. perc. (I'm a jazz drummer mostly). Is Zendrum a pro-level instrument?

[dr2050productions]

Thanks Greg, there is no question that it's a pro-level instrument with a pro-level price. And that price is without the "brain" that produces the sound... in other words, you'll need a sound source inside or outside your computer. But yeah, the Zendrum is ultra-sensitive and bliss compared to the HPD-15, even though I didn't know it when I sold my Handsonic :)

[vampiremonkiesgohome]

ice toys to play with..somewhat creative....but personally i think you need to understand and study rhythm a bit more and use the instrument to it's full potential....instead of using it as a glossy noisemaker.

Anybody can do that!

Just my .02

[dr2050productions]

Thank you Vampiremonkiesgohome. I agree with some of that analysis. Using the instrument to its full MUSICAL potential... that's right on. I'm working in that direction, but it'll be a slow (but steady) process. Please check back in a month or two. Thanks again!

[rosensta]

Wow--lots of range, development, cool stuff! I'm digging this!

[pharmacopia]

I love the midi dog controller. Excellent!

[dr2050productions]

Thanks Pharmacopia! We're trying to get the dog midi control, but it's difficult. She just likes to smell things.

[grisekk]

El final bueniiiiisiiimo!

[dr2050productions]

Gracias Grisekk!

[ericexit]

oh, duh, i guess i should read your notes....so....what is what....?

[dr2050productions]

Hey Eric! The thing I'm playing is the way-too-expensive-but-definite­ly-worth-it Zendrum LT. The controller is a Novation Zero SL, and that's about it. Let me know if that doesn't answer ya. Thanks for your comment!

[ericexit]

Holy shit do I need one of those pad things!!! Playing percussion via midi keyboard...even a nice touch sensitive keyboard is TOUGH... painting beats on screen is tedious and sounds contrived...and loop libraries are boring.... so what is that? Thats the Alesis thingamabob?

[ericexit]

Dude this is awesome. Glad I inspired you!

[dr2050productions]

So glad you liked it! Hope to get more up here soon. Thanks for the coming around!

[grisekk]

Me encantooooooooooooooooo, cierto que estaba muy bueno!

Y también la participación especial de Pitufiú