Drummer since 1966, first keyboard
15 Aug 2018, 10:15The very small stages encountered with my last band caused me to buy a Roland Handsonic HPD-10 and then HPD-20 to use with triggers as a complete drum set in a tiny space. I bought the HPD-20 in order to use samples but the SuperNATURAL sound engine was so good that I never bothered with samples. When playing an acoustic kit I always find a space for the HPD-20 which I particularly appreciate when using brushes.
I also play guitar, but switching between drums and guitar is difficult and requires additional space. It occurred to me that I could put a small keyboard above the Handsonic, either by themselves or with a kit. I'm going to add a trigger to the 18" bass drum in my Sapele stave bop kit to better integrate acoustic and electronic.
So I wanted a small keyboard with SuperNATURAL quality emulations and, especially as I have a Windows tablet for the editor, the JDXi seemed the best choice. My electronics stack will consist of a Handsonic HPD-20, JDXi and at the top a tablet running editor and a TC Electonic Nova Modulator.
I also play guitar, but switching between drums and guitar is difficult and requires additional space. It occurred to me that I could put a small keyboard above the Handsonic, either by themselves or with a kit. I'm going to add a trigger to the 18" bass drum in my Sapele stave bop kit to better integrate acoustic and electronic.
So I wanted a small keyboard with SuperNATURAL quality emulations and, especially as I have a Windows tablet for the editor, the JDXi seemed the best choice. My electronics stack will consist of a Handsonic HPD-20, JDXi and at the top a tablet running editor and a TC Electonic Nova Modulator.