Originally published at: https://boingboing.net/2020/11/22/freedrum-is-a-virtual-drum-kit-that-feels-just-like-the-real-thing.html
…
That looks like a drumstick Juul holster.
1 Like
If you’re not actually hitting anything with your sticks I don’t see how you can bounce the stick to do even basic rudiments.
1 Like
I agree but I actually think this is interesting tech, especially for the Boing Boing shop. It’s by no means a way to learn percussion but with the MIDI capability it certainly is a novel and potentially powerful input controller.
Freedrum is a virtual drum kit
I think you misheard that, it’s actually
Freedrum’s just another word for nothing left to lose
3 Likes
They make a good point. All you really need is a pair of sticks, and something to hit. Even a pillow works for getting the right rhythm.
16-17 years ago I made electronic drums out of practice pads and piezo discs, something like what they described here:
But I’m no drummer (now nor then) and the whole setup sits in the basement. If/when I have time to woodshed it’s on the piano or the sax.
To build chops, a lot of drummers train on pillows specifically b/c there’s no bounce. Also, you can drum w/ your hands all night and day, so really not that big a deal to not have the bounce available. Yes…it will have some impact, but not enough to keep you from JAMMIN!
This topic was automatically closed after 5 days. New replies are no longer allowed.
