Avoiding
Feedback
-angle monitor speakers at an oblique angle to the wavedrum.
-use headphones to monitor main mixes in order to maximize timing.
-always use wavedrum on a stand, never a table.
-keep WD volume output lowered and monitor through the headphone out until ready to broadcast.
Using the Rim
-try experimenting with alternate input signals into the rim input socket.
-rim may be hung from another stand and used with sticks.
-tape fingers if you will play the WD-1 rim with bare hands. Blood had been shed! (WD-X does not have this isssue).
RE-1 Programmer
-Programmer can be used in real-time if mounted below the stand using an ultimate bracket.
-Programmer is essential for deep editing of parameters.
Effects
-The Wavedrum sounds good alone but really shines when played through effects.
-Eventide Eclipse is excellent, guitar pedalboards are very convenient.
Volume Pedal
-The Korg metal volume pedal is excellent for Wah effects.
-The volume pedal is an essential WD accessory as the RE-1 programmer can assign it to almost any paramater.
Output gain
-The WD-1 gain can be somewhat low. The headphone output is a hot output and can be used to boost signal. WD-X has a higher output gain structure.
Pressure
-Some patches (Hendrix for example) only respond to strong pressure. Do not be afraid to lean into the Wavedrum and apply harder pressure.
Drumskins
-The Remo Ambassador Batter was the original. I have had excellent results with the fiberskyns. Black fiberskyn looks excellent. The Remo logo on the skin can be entirely covered by the Wavedrum insignia/mic shield if you so desire.
Changing Patches on the Fly
-Patches can be changed on the fly using the programmer or the knobs. The programmer is very sensitive and it is easy to overshoot patches while in the heat of performance. The programmer sliders are excellent for wild modulation, for patch changing knobs are superior.
Use in Production
-Playing the Wavedrum through syncopated/gated filters can create excellent rhythmic effects. Using with MIDI is counterproductive and serves little purpose, I recommend using MIDI to control effects and processing that will modulate the drum after the sound is produced. Using the Wavedrum with an analog envelope follower such as that in the ARP2600 is extremely powerful.
Transport
-The Wavedrum fits extremely well into a snare softcase, followed by a snare ATA hardcase. These two cases provide excellent protection and leave much room for the programmer, cables, and international adapters.
Use in live venues
-As the Wavedrum is highly sought after and very rare, it is also very valuable. Be aware of your security at all times. Many audience members will be amazed at the sounds that you can produce and expect a great deal of attention! Feedback is a danger however and a good soundcheck is absolutely necessary. If setup properly, the Wavedrum can make the entire show a true success. If not setup properly, you may not even be able to play due to feedback or levels too low to hear. Take your time setting up and have your sound dialed properly in the mix and you will feel expressive potential such as almost no other percussion instrument can offer. Very best wishes in your setup-
Tim Pasch.
-angle monitor speakers at an oblique angle to the wavedrum.
-use headphones to monitor main mixes in order to maximize timing.
-always use wavedrum on a stand, never a table.
-keep WD volume output lowered and monitor through the headphone out until ready to broadcast.
Using the Rim
-try experimenting with alternate input signals into the rim input socket.
-rim may be hung from another stand and used with sticks.
-tape fingers if you will play the WD-1 rim with bare hands. Blood had been shed! (WD-X does not have this isssue).
RE-1 Programmer
-Programmer can be used in real-time if mounted below the stand using an ultimate bracket.
-Programmer is essential for deep editing of parameters.
Effects
-The Wavedrum sounds good alone but really shines when played through effects.
-Eventide Eclipse is excellent, guitar pedalboards are very convenient.
Volume Pedal
-The Korg metal volume pedal is excellent for Wah effects.
-The volume pedal is an essential WD accessory as the RE-1 programmer can assign it to almost any paramater.
Output gain
-The WD-1 gain can be somewhat low. The headphone output is a hot output and can be used to boost signal. WD-X has a higher output gain structure.
Pressure
-Some patches (Hendrix for example) only respond to strong pressure. Do not be afraid to lean into the Wavedrum and apply harder pressure.
Drumskins
-The Remo Ambassador Batter was the original. I have had excellent results with the fiberskyns. Black fiberskyn looks excellent. The Remo logo on the skin can be entirely covered by the Wavedrum insignia/mic shield if you so desire.
Changing Patches on the Fly
-Patches can be changed on the fly using the programmer or the knobs. The programmer is very sensitive and it is easy to overshoot patches while in the heat of performance. The programmer sliders are excellent for wild modulation, for patch changing knobs are superior.
Use in Production
-Playing the Wavedrum through syncopated/gated filters can create excellent rhythmic effects. Using with MIDI is counterproductive and serves little purpose, I recommend using MIDI to control effects and processing that will modulate the drum after the sound is produced. Using the Wavedrum with an analog envelope follower such as that in the ARP2600 is extremely powerful.
Transport
-The Wavedrum fits extremely well into a snare softcase, followed by a snare ATA hardcase. These two cases provide excellent protection and leave much room for the programmer, cables, and international adapters.
Use in live venues
-As the Wavedrum is highly sought after and very rare, it is also very valuable. Be aware of your security at all times. Many audience members will be amazed at the sounds that you can produce and expect a great deal of attention! Feedback is a danger however and a good soundcheck is absolutely necessary. If setup properly, the Wavedrum can make the entire show a true success. If not setup properly, you may not even be able to play due to feedback or levels too low to hear. Take your time setting up and have your sound dialed properly in the mix and you will feel expressive potential such as almost no other percussion instrument can offer. Very best wishes in your setup-
Tim Pasch.
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