Welcome to the latest installment of our TabMuse Synth News Digest. It gives us an opportunity to cover a few interesting news stories and new product announcements from the wide world of music technology. If you want to check out the last news digest, simply click on the following link. As always, thanks for reading!
Eventide’s Authentic Emulation of the Original SP2016
The original Eventide SP2016 holds a place in history as the first programmable reverb unit on the music technology market. Released in 1982, it offered expandability through hardware chips actually plugged into the unit. So it was the first reverb plugin as well!
The SP2016 plugin’s interface looks like the original. Image copyright Eventide Audio.
Eventide just released a software version of the SP2016 offering an authentic emulation of the hardware reverb. It includes the Room, Stereo Room, and Hi-Density Plate algorithms, each with Vintage and Modern Versions. So, it’s essentially six different reverbs.
Anyone familiar with the hardware SP2016 will find the same interface expressed virtually in the plugin. It also includes presets from a host of industry heavies, including Dave Pensado, the ubiquitous Richard Devine, Joe Chiccarelli, Sasha, George Massenburg, The Butcher Bros., Buda & Grandz, and Erin Tonkon. This lets anyone dive into to creating great verbs with minimal hassle.
If you are interested in the SP2016 plugin, Eventide sells it for $79, with a crossgrade from Anthology XI available for $29. All major plugin formats and DAWs on the Windows and Mac platforms are supported. Add some space to your mix today!
Analogue Solutions Introduces a New Hardware Sequencer
Analogue Solutions is known as a leading manufacturer of analog synthesizers and related gear. The company recently introduced a hardware sequencer aimed at the modular and general synth-head market. Called Generator, it’s a multi-channel analog device with both MIDI and CV interfaces.
Generator provides three 16-step channels running in parallel. Thankfully, the pattern length is variable. It also includes touch pads used for changing up patterns on the fly. There are Eurorack format patch points as well as knobs, buttons, and switches for additional sequence mangling.
Don’t forget about the built-in voltage generator! If you are in the market for a new hardware sequencer, Generator belongs on your short list. Its street price is $750.
Check it out in action.
Heritage Audio’s New Dual Channel Mic Preamp/Equalizer
Any recording studio needs high quality mic preamps. All the better if the preamp is a dual channel model with EQ. Heritage Audio’s new HA73EQX2 Elite definitely fits the bill for both professional studios and home setups.
The unit’s preamp sports gain, output trim, -20db pad, polarity reverse, a high pass filter, and +48v phantom power controls. The equalizer section includes a high shelving EQ, midrange EQ, low shelving EQ, a variable high pass filter, and EQ Bypass. This functionality fits into two rack spaces and is housed in sturdy British Steel. So there.
If your studio needs a high-quality preamp/EQ, check out this option from Heritage Audio. Expect to pay a street price of $1699.
Knobcon is an annual synthesizer convention located in the Chicagoland region. Featuring synth vendors, electronic music performances, and more, the event continues to grow in popularity. This year’s edition took place at the Hyatt Regency in Schaumburg, conveniently offering a full experience under one roof.
Part of Eventide’s booth at this year’s Knobcon synth convention. Photo copyright Eventide.
Some year, I’d like to venture northwest to attend in person, but this time out just kept an eye on the proceedings from afar. TabMuse needs a larger travel budget! Nonetheless, here are a few insights on what piqued my interest at Knobcon 2018.
The Behringer Analog Drum Machines Intrigue
Behringer’s expansion into the synthesizer instrument market continues unabated. The company’s Minimoog clone – the Model D – garners praise from synth nerds looking for quality analog sound on a budget. Naturally, it makes sense for the German instrument manufacturer to now turn its eyes on those classic Roland drum machines of yore: the TR-808 and TR-909.
Knobcon 7 saw Behringer feature its Roland drum machine clones – the RD-808 and RD-909 – to the discerning ears of convention attendees. The 909 clone is still in a prototype stage. Check out the following video for a quick overview of this proto beatbox.
On the other hand, the RD-808 is closer to hitting the market. Rumors place the price point for the Behringer TR-808 clone around $400. Not merely an imitation, the RD-808 features an internal filter and wave “mangler” for an extra measure of sonic manipulation.
Here is a video overview of the RD-808. No release date is available at this time.
If I didn’t already own an Arturia DrumBrute, a PO-12, and a host of software-based drum machines, either Behringer kit would be on my shortlist. That classic analog sound combined with additional features and functionality likely place both units in the wheelhouse of anyone doing electronic music. Their releases remain highly anticipated.
Eventide’s Knobcon Presence illustrates Guitar Effects are now for Synth Players
We regularly cover Eventide’s software effects plugins. In most cases, they beautifully simulate the company’s legendary hardware units. Speaking of which, I’d love to purchase an H9 someday.
The fact that guitar effects are increasingly the domain of synthesists and sound designers is indisputable. We harp on this topic regularly on TabMuse and in person. Eventide’s booth at Knobcon 7 nicely illustrates this point.
The company displayed nearly their full line of synth stomp pedals and effects with nary a guitar in view. Oh wait; I see one in the Twitter picture in the above link. Sigh. The booth also featured a Eurorack setup with some of Eventide’s products for that format.
This provides another example of the blurring between the effects pedal and synthesizer markets. I think the Eurorack format is one of the key factors driving this trend. Once you get used to patching cables on a modular synth, plugging in a few hardware effects seems like nothing.
For those synth musicians not dipping their toes in the Eurorack pool, it offers the means to take those synthesizer patches to a different place. Personally, it helps give me a small taste of the full modular experience, since I only own (and have the room for) the Make Noise 0-Coast.
The Reemergence of the Polyfusion Modular Synthesizer
The resurgence of the modular synthesizer market continues to bring former manufacturers back into the scene. Polyfusion is the latest company riding this industry trend. They originally issued the Polyfusion Series 2000 system in the 70s, inspired by Bob Moog’s seminal modular synth. In fact, the company cofounders were former Moog engineers.
Now nearly five decades later, the brand name reemerged at Knobcon 7, with the announcement of the Polyfusion Series 3000 combined with a collection of new modules. The new series appears to be Eurorack compatible. The company demoed the original modular system at Knobcon: a unit owned by Toto’s Steve Porcaro.
We’ll be keeping an eye on this great music technology story. Check out the video profiling the Series 2000 with insights from Polyfusion’s 74-year-old cofounder, Ron Folkman. The Series 3000 is expected to hit the market in 2019.
Welcome to the latest edition of our TabMuse music technology news digest. It gives us the opportunity to cover a few fresh stories and product announcements worthy of your interest. If you want to check out the last digest, simply click on the following link.
Spitfire LABS brings High-Quality Free Instrument Samples to You
Recently, the company announced a new initiative, Spitfire LABS. Its purpose is to provide top of the line instrument samples for free. Spitfire calls this program “an infinite series of software instruments.” This is exciting stuff, especially considering the quality of their work.
Spitfire Audio’s LABS offers great sampled instruments for free. Image copyright Spitfire Audio.
The first two instruments were released late last week. Soft Piano uses samples of a piano where a piece of soft felt was placed between the hammer and the strings. The other instrument is Strings, leveraging a recording of a small chamber group using a host of vintage mics.
I am in promo mode for the new Church of Hed album, so I still need to download the instruments. Expect a review of both sometime in the future. Nonetheless, major props to Spitfire Audio for debuting their LABS program.
Audified releases SpeakUp aimed at the Voiceover Recording Market
Another excellent plugin from a top shelf music software shop, Audified’s DW Drum Enhancer received coverage earlier at TabMuse. These folks recently announced a new plugin aimed at the spoken word and voiceover market. Called SpeakUp, it promises to add clarity to both voiceovers and music tracks using speech.
SpeakUp includes two separate plugins. SpeakUp Sensor is aimed at enhancing voice tracks, while SpeakUp Performer works with projects including both voice and music. Those of you producing YouTube shows and/or podcasts need to explore picking up this collection.
If interested, SpeakUp is available in most popular plugin formats for an introductory price of $99. Its regular cost is $129. Buy many for all your friends!
Eventide introduces Blackhole for the NKS Standard
Eventide’s Blackhole reverb plugin is perfect for music projects with a strong sense of outer space. We reviewed it earlier this year. Now Jon Anderson’s favorite effects shop introduced a version of Blackhole compatible with Native Instruments NKS.
NKS stands for Native Kontrol Standard, which is typically supported by NI’s line of high-grade hardware controllers. So if you own a MASCHINE or one of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards, prepare to blast into deep space. NI’s Ray Chemo commented on Eventide’s support for NKS.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Eventide, a brand famous for their high-quality, creative FX, on the NKS platform and deeply integrated into our KOMPLETE KONTROL and MASCHINE eco-systems,” said Chemo. If you want to pick up Blackhole, which supports most popular plugin formats, expect to pay $69. It is also part of Eventide’s Anthology XI, which includes pretty much the entire collection of Eventide audio plugins.
Frankly, all this NKS support makes me want to get my own NI controller!
Able to warp across distant galaxies with a simple knob twist, Eventide Blackhole offers an otherworldly reverb plugin to musicians of all styles. Featuring an easy to use interface similar to MangledVerb or UltraTap, Blackhole lets you begin your journey with minimal effort. Of course, it sounds great!
Eventide Blackhole Features
The Same Classic Reverb Algorithm from the H8000FW, DSP4000
Intuitive User Interface
Mono/Stereo I/O
Ribbon Control and Hotswitch
50 Presets from Richard Devine, Sigur Ros, Flood, Vernon Reid, and more
In short, Blackhole is one of the top reverb plugins on the market. If you specialize in spacerock, space ambient, or simply space, put it on your shortlist. We highly recommend it.
The Intuitive Eventide Plugin Interface
As noted earlier, Blackhole sports a similar interface as MangledVerb, UltraTap, and other Eventide plugins with the same virtual form factor. The familiar Hotswitch and ribbon controller let you switch between parameter settings in unique and intuitive ways. The knobs and other controls are laid out in an easy to follow manner.
Eventide Blackhole sports an intuitive interface. Image by author.
A menu bar at the top of the plugin helps you manage presets – both your own and 50 from a few industry legends, like Richard Devine, Sigur Ros, and Flood. Input and output faders – each with its own meter – frame Blackhole’s interface on both sides. Expect no problems simply diving in and using Blackhole, and its mono/stereo I/O provides additional flexibility for your setup.
The Classic Eventide Reverb Sound
Blackhole first appeared as an algorithm in Eventide’s hardware effects units, like the DSP4000 and the H8000. Its huge sense of space makes it useful for musical applications set among the stars. We previously noted that if you are a spacerocker or take part in spacey ambient projects, this reverb plugin lies directly in your wheelhouse.
The Gravity knob serves as Blackhole’s decay parameter. The leftmost settings are used for reverse reverb, giving the plugin additional flexibility. The rightmost settings are suitable for intergalactic voyages. Use Gravity in tandem with the Size parameter to dial-in the reverb of your otherworldly desires.
Predelay works as expected; letting you control the time before the reverb effect begins. Syncing it to the tempo in your DAW is another option. The Low and High parameters provide a measure of filtering to the overall effect; use these with the resonance parameter for additional fun.
The Mod Depth and Rate controls add a subtle sense of movement to the reverb. It also can lessen the ringing in the overall sound. Slamming the Feedback parameter lets you take your reverb to infinity. The Sigur Ros preset uses this to great effect. As Nigel Tufnel would say: “you can go out and have a bite and you’d still be hearing that one.”
Ultimately, Eventide Blackhole ranks as one of the top reverb plugins on the market. Of course, as a psychedelic electronic spacerock musician, I’m likely biased a bit. Give it a whirl in your setup to truly travel those mystic galaxies.
When it comes to excellent effects, musicians have trusted Eventide for decades. This golden rule applies to both hardware and software. Their legendary status throughout the industry remains unchanged.
Recently, the company released Anthology XI, the latest version of its “all-in-one” plugin bundle. If you are in the market for a full library of effects, this needs to be on your short list. We previously reviewed MangledVerb, UltraTap, and Fission (now known as Physion); all three are included in Anthology XI.
Don’t forget there are over 2,900 presets included in the Anthology bundle; some from music industry legends, like Suzanne Ciani, Vernon Reid, and Tony Visconti. Over the next few months, expect additional full reviews of most of effects contained within Eventide Anthology XI. This page serves as an overview of the entire collection, while also providing a landing spot for our complete reviews of the individual plugins.
Note that Anthology XI is available for $1,799, but a variety of update plans are available if you own previous Anthology versions as well as individual Eventide plugins. Some options are a cheap as a few hundred dollars. A 30-day fully-functional free demo is also available.
Eventide Anthology XI Effect List
Let’s provide a quick overview of all 22 Anthology plugins, along with a link to our full review if available.
H3000 Band Delays
Looking for something to split an audio signal by frequency band, which then lets you add delay or other tweaks to each separate band? If so, Eventide’s H3000 Band Delays plugin needs to be in your wheelhouse. Expect our full review in the future.
H3000 Factory
The H3000 Factory provides a software simulation of Eventide’s classic H3000 Ultra-Harmonizer. Combining pitch, delay, modulation, and filtering, its in-studio applications abound. A TabMuse review of the H3000 plugin is also on the way.
Octavox
Not only useful for vocal harmonization, Eventide Octavox is able to process any incoming tone, including synths, guitars, and even drums. Panning and delay are also possible, adding some rhythmic flexibility to the proceedings. Our full review is coming down the pike.
Physion
Physion, formerly known as Fission, serves well as both a utility and experimental effect. Able to split an audio signal into its transient and tonal components, Fiss-uh-Physion lets you tweak both signals with a host of delays, reverbs, and more. Check out our full review here.
Fission — now Physion — in action in the studio. Photo by author.
Quadravox
Similar to Octavox, Quadravox performs similar harmonization functionality with four voices. Expect us to cover both of Eventide’s “vox” plugins in one overarching review someday soon.
UltraTap
Essentially a tap delay on steroids, UltraTap offers everything from mindfreaked rhythmic delays to huge reverberated swells. It’s one of the most fun plugins in the Anthology collection. Check out the TabMuse review at this convenient link.
Eventide UltraTap in action. Photo by author.
2016 Stereo Room
Searching for a top notch reverb plugin? Look no further than Eventide 2016 Stereo Room. Yes, that was a vintage year for reverberation. Expect us to dive into a full review shortly.
Blackhole
Got space? Eventide Blackhole does. A reverb plugin capable of simulating otherworldly large spaces and more, Blackhole is perfect for spacerockers and ambient musicians. Check out our full review.
MangledVerb
When you need a mashup between state of the art distortion and that classic Eventide reverb, MangledVerb is your choice. It works great on synths and drums in our studio. We’ve got a full review for your perusal.
MangledVerb in action. Check out that Guy Evans beat. Photo by author.
Tverb
No, Tverb isn’t a reverb with an endorsement from Mr. T. The “T” belongs to Tony, as in Visconti, the legendary producer of David Bowie and others. It even lets you place virtual microphones within a simulation of Berlin’s Hansa Tonstudios, so you can be heroes. We’ll be reviewing this shortly.
UltraReverb
UltraReverb serves as the Swiss Army Knife within Eventide’s plugin collection. Comprised of nine high-end reverb algorithms from Eventide hardware units, this is one reverb you need in your DAW. A review is soon-come.
FL201 Instant Flanger
This flanger plugin is modeled from the mid-70s hardware original. Current Anthology owners will be able to download it when it becomes available.
According to Eventide: “The current version of the FL201 Instant Flanger plug-in is not yet available stand alone because it falls short of capturing the distinct organic sonic quality of the hardware.”
H910 Harmonizer
The H910 Harmonizer is the plugin version of the world’s first digital processor. Expect a wide range of in-studio uses; something perfect for experimentation. A dual version of the effect is also part of the package. Our review is on the way.
H949 Harmonizer
The H949 Harmonizer takes the H910 to another level, just like the hardware original. The fact Jimmy Page and Suzanne Ciani both loved the 949 is enough recommendation. Expect a full TabMuse review someday.
Omnipressor
The first dynamic processor ever gets its own software plugin. Eventide Omnipressor warrants experimentation with your own compression needs. Our review arrives soon.
PS101 Instant Phaser
The PS101 Instant Phaser models the original hardware unit, which holds a revered status as one of the first hardware effects units ever made. So there.
As with the FL201, its actual release is delayed. Eventide: “The current version of the PS101 Instant Phaser plug-in is not yet available stand alone because it falls short of capturing the distinct organic sonic quality of the hardware.”
EChannel
EChannel serves well as a DAW channel strip with low CPU overhead. A gate, EQ, and compressor highlight its functionality. Expect our review later this year.
EQ 45
The Eventide EQ 45 plugin simulates the classic Urei 545 equalizer. A parametric EQ with Butterworth filters, EQ 45 provides a host of useful functionality. Our review is soon-come, likely paired with the EQ 65.
EQ 65
The EQ 65 works in a similar manner as its brother, but this time simulating the Urei 565 Filter Set. Eventide calls it the “Frequency MacGyver.” Their wittiness will be celebrated in our upcoming review.
Precision Time Align
Precision Time Align – as its name hints – lets you slide a track forward or backward in time. This is a perfect utility for getting the right feel in a song. We will try and slide our full review forward in time.
UltraChannel
A more robust channel strip than its little brother, the EChannel, UltraChannel provides a host of Eventide’s effects in one convenient swoop. Dynamics, pitch shifting, EQ, delay, and more are all included. Expect our review in good time.
Obviously, Eventide Anthology XI provides the perfect way to get all of the company’s plugins in one “package.” Keep checking back on this full review page as we link to our individual reviews once they are added.
Since we plan to review many Eventide products from their Anthology XI collection over the coming months, we’ll dispense with that infamous Jon Anderson lyric quote we used when reviewing Fission and UltraTap. With that housekeeping out of the way, our focus shifts to MangledVerb, an excellent mashup between a reverb and distortion effect. This is an effect especially useful for giving your beats a sense of space and doom simultaneously.
Eventide MangledVerb Features
Combines Classic Eventide Reverb with Distortion
Ported from the H9 Harmonizer
Familiar Eventide User Interface
Morph between Two Effect Settings in Real Time
Over 180 Presets serve to Inspire your own Creations
If you like your reverb with a measure of fire and brimstone, MangledVerb belongs in your effects library. It is another winner from the folks at Eventide.
A Familiar and Comforting User Interface
Any familiarity with Eventide’s recent effects plugins makes MangledVerb’s interface feel like an old friend. In fact, you probably won’t need to read the manual before diving right in. The knobs are intuitive and pretty self-explanatory, even the dual-function Softclip/Overdrive knob.
MangledVerb in action. Check out that Guy Evans beat. Photo by author.
The Ribbon control is welcome, providing the means to perform real-time morphing between two effects settings across multiple parameters. The Hotswitch button offers similar functionality but in an instantaneous manner. Input and output level faders and meters, a typical patch management section, and tap tempo and sync functionality round out the interface.
Grungy Reverb and More
As noted earlier, diving right into MangledVerb’s functionality is the way to go. I conjured up a quick 6/8 beat, reminiscent of Guy Evans, and immediately began mangling it. The effect’s reverb functionality is self-explanatory; the same rule applies to the distortion.
The dual-function Softclip/Overdrive knob switches from the former to the latter when cranked up. Both work in concert with the Level knob to offer an array of interesting sonic mayhem. The Wobble knob serves to modulate the reverb, adding an extra layer of freakishness to the proceedings.
In addition to drum beats, MangledVerb also works great on a variety of synth patches. It turns dreamy pads into nightmares, while adding some extra bite to leads. Check out the copious amount of included presets to get some ideas for your own experiments.
If you love reverb, but want an extra measure of industrial strength sonics, MangledVerb belongs on your shortlist. Eventide fans, or anyone else looking for an inexpensive effects plugin, need to check this one out. We give it a strong recommendation.
The touchscreen on any iOS mobile device opens up a world of possibilities for controlling synths or other music apps. We previously covered Aftertouch, an app that takes advantage of 3D Touch on newer iPhones for additional control options. This time out, we train our eye on GridInstrument, which eschews the traditional piano-style keyboard in favor of a grid layout for playing a synth app.
GridInstrument in action. Screenshot by author.
A host of options exist letting you select the key, scale, and grid layout. GridInstrument also supports the iOS Core MIDI and Audiobus 3 MIDI standards – an essential feature for any controller app. I had it playing some freaky sounding Zeeon patches to great effect. For me, these different controller “metaphors” make more sense with non-traditional sound sources. A basic internal synth helps for testing out your grid setup.
The app also integrates nicely with Novation’s Launchpad grid controller, suitable for those who use Ableton Live as a DAW. If you are interested in checking out GridInstrument, simply head over to the iTunes App Store and pay your $2.99. It’s definitely worthy of exploration for those who don’t like traditional piano keyboard control.
Eventide shines at AES New York 2017 Show
Legendary effects maker, Eventide garnered a significant amount of buzz at this year’s AES show in New York City. Two new products especially drew our attention. The flagship H9000 rackmount processor ups the ante with four separate quad core processors supporting eight channels of audio I/O.
It comes with a remote control application, called emote, which works as a standalone app for the PC or Mac, as well as supporting most popular plugin formats. The unit is slated to hit the market next March, with two models priced at $4,999 and $6,999 respectively. If interested, check out this blog from Jack Impink who’s currently beta-testing the unit.
The other interesting AES reveal from Eventide involves their first foray into the Eurorack world. The EuroDDL fits Eventide’s classic digital delay – cue Jon Anderson – into a reasonable horizontal pitch space. It offers 10 seconds of delay at a 192 kHz sample rate and 160 seconds at 16 kHz.
Available in January, the EuroDDL runs $399. The unit found inspiration in Eventide’s DDL-500, their classic Series 500 delay unit. For more information simply click on this link.
Expert Sleepers introduces a General MIDI Eurorack Module
General MIDI remains an interesting offshoot of everyone’s favorite musical instrument digital interface. I was burned by a General MIDI module in the mid 90s not sounding anywhere as good as my Yamaha QY-20. Unfortunately, Expert Sleepers doesn’t care about my frightening stories of sonic yore, as the company recently introduced a GM module in the Eurorack format.
General CV combines a General MIDI synth with a host of MIDI to CV conversion functionality. Tongue firmly in cheek, Expert Sleepers’ director Andrew Ostler commented: “For too long, Eurorack users have been denied important sounds, such as ‘Voice Oohs’, ‘Orchestra Hit’ and ‘Shakuhachi.’ We’re delighted to finally bring these classic tones under CV control where they belong.” Indeed.
Those halcyon days of the 90s are back in a rack, all at the convenient price of $349! Check out the Expert Sleepers General CV page for more information.
Many musicians using iPads and iPhones continue to forego updating to iOS 11 because its 64-bit requirement makes older 32-bit apps incompatible once installed. I’m one of these holdouts. As more developers update their projects to support iOS 11, however, the reasons for staying on version 10 decline.
Only speaking for my favorite apps, but potentially losing the old school drone maker, DR-OM, kept me from going to iOS 11. Not anymore, as the app finally supports the 64-bit operating system. Other recent updates in my collection include Jordan Rudess’s excellent virtual synths, Tachyon and MorphWiz.
The glorious iOS drone synth app, DR-OM. Screenshot by author.
Apple, for its part, is also applying pressure to get you to upgrade, as the latest version of GarageBand only supports iOS 11. There are only four 32-bit apps left on my new iPad, with the full version of Alchemy being the only one I’d miss after updating. Soon.
One recent iOS synth app update unrelated to iOS 11 but worthy of note is version 2 of Moog’s stunning Model 15. It now includes support for the AU plugin format. And there was much rejoicing among iOS musicians all over the world!
Unfiltered Audio SpecOps – 36 Plugins in One!
Musicians, producers and audio engineers searching for a Swiss Army knife of virtual effects need look no further than Unfiltered Audio’s SpecOps, available through the Plugin Alliance. SpecOps includes 36 different spectral effects, covering a wide range of functionality. You are able to separately effect each frequency band in an audio sample.
UA’s unique patchable modulation system offers even more real-time control over SpecOps. Applications abound – from applying razor tight EQ to mind-blowing distortion. If interested – and you should be – SpecOps is available in most popular plugin formats at a street price of $129.
Eventide and Newfangled Audio release EQuivocate
A high quality EQ plugin belongs on the wish list of nearly all electronic musicians, and Eventide’s EQuivocate looks worthy of further EXploration. Leveraging filters modeled on the human ear – courtesy of Newfangled Audio – this plugin is suitable for mixing and mastering applications. One cool feature worth noting is the Match EQ which makes your track sound like the audio sent to the sidechain.
EQuivocate supports most plugin formats, and it is available from Eventide for $99. Git ya some!
Keith McMillen Instruments BopPad gives the Electronic Drummer Flexibility
As an electronic drummer, I continue to hold an affinity for e-percussion products. The new BopPad, from Keith McMillen Instruments, also functions as a practice pad. Its four separate trigger zones are programmable, allowing you to play four sounds using different MIDI notes.
The BopPad sports a traditional feel along with a dynamic range that surpasses many electronic drum pads. At only 10-inches, it is quite portable. If you are interested in the BopPad, simply pay KMI $199 and it’s all yours. At that price, buy four or five!
