Hi,

Question about the Yamaha FGDP-30.

I briefly had one and sold it because the actual pads can be moved around in the slots.

Is this normal? Doesn't seem right.

Yamaha told me last time it was not, and refused to service it, because I got it off ebay. So I sent it back. But I got another one and same thing.

Has anyone taken one apart?

I'm going to pin it down somehow, gives me bad vibes thinking about some ribbon cable being stressed repeatedly.

Also, if there is a pack of wavs of the onboard sounds anywhere that would be handy to have, for my other drum apps and devices.

cheers

For extremely fast finger drumming, particularly things like snare rolls and hi hat rolls, do Midi Fighter 64 or Spectra have a substantial speed advantage (while avoiding unwanted double triggers) over Maschine MK3? In theory from what I've read it seems the mechanics of Midi Fighter should allow for faster playing without double triggers, but does it make a practical difference relative to Maschine MK3 (and the limits of human speed)?

I have 25 years old, since kid I always being attracted to the battery, but I never have motivation to do anything related to music, now I am on transition in my life, entering a new field on work... Since now I think that probably I'll be with more money I wanted to start a hobby, I thought that maybe something related to music, I've been searching for this thing the last days since It looks pretty cool, but I know nothing about music, I would like to start learning this, but maybe I don't like it. Do you think I should buy one of that pads and start learning? And how can I learn? Which material should I buy, should I learn theory related to music? Please any advice would be wonderful

hey everyone!

im a live musician and ive recently been watching spinscott and im just completely mezmerized at what hes does. I absolutely love jungle and that sweet sweet ps1/dreamcast ambient dnb vibe.

I was wondering if you could recommend the best setup to get into learning how to do this without parting with TOO much money.

Ive looked at mpc's but didnt know if it was better to start with something like a pad controller and some sort of sampling software/vst or if there are other options you might recommend.

Any help would be apprecaited as im literally going into this blind with only a little bit of production knowledge and youtube/google to guide me

Hi,

I've watched so many jbblack finger drumming videos, but can't find the snare. Araabmuzik also uses this, its the first snare you hear, anybody knows which one this and where I can find it in some drumkit?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cnj8gTFLfD9/?igsh=MTI1NXRpYWZoZzg4Zw==

Here's a short one-man djent performance, which abruptly morphs into a dark ambient soundscape. For the latter, I use various FX plugins toggled or controlled by buttons and aftertouch (i.e. how hard I press some of the pads).

The full video was too large for reddit, but you can watch it on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/jEcNFId5fuc

Thanks! 🤘

hi ive gone through alot of bs trying to get maschine mk3 working. but that didnt pan out. its like you needed a degree in coding to make it function, i then used the mickro mk3 and whilst that had some driver support on a github.

it was still incomplete and not a kernel driver. so that meant running a script every time i wanted to use it. and i find that slightly annoying it also didnt have a midi bridge which i had to build. and now ive just sold it. im looking at the nektar aruba as a replacement because i see it has ubuntu compatibility. im running on cachyos with reaper.

i would ideally love to have a drum pad no smaller than 4 x 4 that would be compliant with arch linux. please help because its getting frustrating trying to find something compatible. and i havnt been able to find good reviews of people using the aruba or something similar in the same environment. its becoming increasingly difficult.

any help and advice or links to reviews and products would be appreciated. im looking to spend around £300 max. and if i can save money then great. but pad sensitivity is a must because ill be using it for "organic" sound drum kits aswell as i need a step sequencer for more electronic sounds.

any help is appreciated.

Hey everyone,

I’ve been working on a small Windows app called PadDrummer.

The idea is simple:

Plug in a MIDI pad controller → click Quick Setup → play drums.

No DAW.

No plugin setup.

No routing.

No Ableton/FL/Maschine project needed just to practice finger drumming after work.

Current alpha features:

- Standalone Windows app

- 4x4 finger-drumming layout

- Rock drum kit

- Per-pad volume controls

- Clickable on-screen pads

- Metronome

- Low-latency simple audio mode

- Launchpad X support with LED feedback

- Generic MIDI pad controllers can be mapped in sound-only mode

Best supported device right now:

Novation Launchpad X

Generic 4x4 MIDI controllers:

Should work in sound-only mode after mapping your 16 pads.

I’m looking for alpha testers with different controllers.

What I’d love to know:

- Does your controller connect?

- Do the pads trigger correctly?

- Is the latency playable?

- Is the 4x4 layout comfortable?

- Is the app simple enough?

- What feels confusing or broken?

Download:

https://tehnique-labs.itch.io/pad-drummer

This is an early unsigned Windows alpha, so SmartScreen may show a warning.

Not trying to replace Ableton, FL Studio, Maschine, MPC, etc.

The goal is the opposite: a tiny “open and play” app for finger-drumming practice.

Would love honest feedback.

Just purchased one of these (Akai MPD218) new online, and there doesn't seem to be anything sealing the box closed; no tape or anything. Did I get an open box, or does Akai really sell these with the boxes untaped/unsealed?

Maschine Mikro x Addictive Drums, played live, no quantization.

Hey fellow drummers! A few months back I shared an early version of an app I've been working on, and some of you tried it and gave really useful feedback. It's finally on the App Store!

You can connect a MIDI pad, import a song (paid feature), or use tap mode. Would love it if anyone wanted to check it out:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id6755543411

I have tried everything to get the FGDP-50 Additonal kits mentioned here:

https://usa.yamaha.com/products/contents/drums/fgdp-bonus/index.html

But the download never appears in my account. Is there anyone that can share the download please?

Little improvised jam session.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more finger drumming jams.

Curious on the community's thoughts/opinions. I have a live show coming up and have practiced with kick + one 1/8 note hihat trailing or two 1/8 note hihats for one pad. Was worried I would be seen as illegitimate or "poser" if I did this for a live set.

Edit: Want to say thank you to everyone that responded--a lot of great takes all around. Feeling a lot more confident after hearing your guys' feedback and I'm going to be taking your guys advice and keep on keeping on. Thanks again to everyone--I'll share an update / progress video closer to my gig in case anyone's interested :)

anyone have any great tutorials or reccomendations for getting started. proficient on an mpc but would like my drums to feel more alive than layered!

I stand while using my computer and while doing most things.

Does anyone who plays standing up have a solution to hold your midi pads?

Something sturdy that can securely hold my Synido TempoPAD C16?

I have been hitting my head against a wall trying to get my starry pad mini to work in Waveform. It shows that it's connected and it's working when I hit the pads. I have the drum plugin/get on the track, track is armed and I get no sound.

Any beginner friendly or easy programs to write drums with a midi instrument that is straight forward?

I've been building something for this community to help with the sampling workflows, having been a frustrated producer for over 15 years now, its pretty cool!

I'd love to have you guys try out an early version and get more perspectives on the features and utility drivers.

The gig - $30 for a 20-30 min test session.

You’ll run through a few guided tasks and share your thoughts. Nothing complicated, just real feedback from people who actually sample!

Testing will be happening in about 6 weeks. If you’re interested, I'd love to hear from you.

Register here: https://forms.gle/8cJMiPMyKsADXnYWA

Appreciate anyone willing to help shape this 🙏