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Korg Dynamic Percussion Synthesizer Wavedrum Kit.
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By TucsonShopper
The original Korg Wavedrum was a quick success in 1994 for it's unique design and sounds (designed by a father specifically to help his musically challenged son). Sonically richer and programmable, the 2nd generation Wavedrum was introduced a couple years ago. At just 13" in diameter, the updated Wavedrum might have added plastic parts but still feels like a professional instrument - with even a tensionable head. Scraping a stick across side ridges are but one aspect of a completely unique playing experience and truly organic sound. Connectors include 1/4" in and out, Aux in, and headphone jack. Alas, it's lack of MIDI ports and clunky interface are limitations. Needing to be plugged in, moreover, limits portability.You may also want to consider last year's Mini Wavedrum. It is not just smaller, lighter, and cheaper. It's a wholly different animal targeting perhaps a singer-songwriter looking for accompaniment in a live setting rather than a simple percussion instrument for a studio musician (whether pro or amature). And so, the Mini has a built-in speaker and battery option (6 AAs). It has but a simple cheap and non-adjustable rubber pad rather than the outstanding tactile skin of the fullsized Wavedrum (and so, I give it but 4 stars). The completely unique feature of this puppy is the clip microphone sensor that makes every surface (book cover, shoe, table top, etc) a new playing experience. Although sounds can be tweaked, there's no longer the editable instruments (with but a fraction of the big brother's features). Bottom line, it's hard to predict what sounds the clip or the pad will produce (both are velocity sensitive) ... but, this is also it's charm. If you were hoping for a cheaper Wavedrum, you'll be disappointed. But, while the mini is more of just a fun toy - it's still a very fun little instument for the spontaneous jam. It makes any table drummer sound like a million (alas, sometimes the hand-strike can be louder than the speaker - but headphones work great). Still no MIDI interface and you can't store anything you create.Both will appeal to musicians who value a truly original performance, or to any beginner simply looking to enjoy playing a musical instrument (what it was in fact designed for).
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By khpro
It really wasn't as cool as I thought it would be. I usually do a TON of reasearch before making any upgrades to my studio and or recording equipment. I have to be honest and say that I am not THAT impressed with the outcome with the Wavedrum. It's cool, but it's only one drum at a time. For me it's hard to add to a song if its just one drum. Imagine you have a kickin' song, and you would like to throw in some snare rolls, well this thing has such a noticeable timbre, its tough to blend.Pretty cool if you are a hand percussionists, but if you are just looking for a drum to record for music production, I have several of other Midi drums that blow the quality out of the water.Go midi... Sorry Korg. Theres just not enough 'feel' to it.
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