Robbie.Crow
02-12-10, 05:51 PM
So, I managed to get my hand on the new Perfect Practice Pad (click here for a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOYyVIhhet0)) from Richard Baughman (click here to go to Richard's site (http://www.richardbaughman.com/)) at the World Solos, as we were sharing tuning rooms, and I've been using it ever since. So, I thought I'd give it a little review, here goes...
Main Advantages
Can be mounted on a harness
Harness mount is adjustable
Numerous Playing Surfaces
Harness Adaptable
So, the first thing to notice is that this pad can go on a harness. That's good - for numerous reasons! First of all, if you're a lead drummer, it can be good to use when the rest of the core are on drums - it would allow you to still play the lead parts quietly, but it would mean you could hear the chips more clearly. Also, if you have a new member - giving them this would allow them to take their place in the circle and play the material, even if they're not totally up to par yet, as they won't be as loud as the other drummers! Also, it could be good for practising in the house and as a whole drumcore without drums. The harness adapter is totally flexible, so you can have it at any angle you want, and i mean ANY angle!
The harness adapter can be taken off however, and it can be used as a normal pad! Great stuff! It has a nice funky feel to it and it looks totally different from any other pad out there!
Numerous Playing surfaces
The pad itself comes with three different surfaces to play on, i'm going to name them ProPad, Orange and Black!
ProPad
The ProPad surface insert is most like the Remo ProPad that JKP is selling on his site. It's reboundable and it's laminated. It gives a good projection of sound, but is a bit bouncy. It's good for a core of drummers I would think. (Also, the pad itself has stand adapters *wink*wink*)
Orange
This surface is most like the TG Regular surface. It's good for sitting round a table with or practising on your own. Little mistakes can be hidden, but a good sound is given from it - also a good bounce!
Black
This is like the TG Crisp Tone surface pad. I'd say it was best for a LD as it means he can be heard above all the drummers. It's a VERY loud surface with very little rebound - good workout pad!
Overall View
I'd say this was one of the best pads out there at the minute, not only because it's harness mountable - but also because I think the three surfaces are good for different times! Also, it looks cool :wink:
Bad Points
Harness Adapter - It can be tricky to get the harness adapter on and off, it's not ease of access! And, sadly, the adapter must be taken off for it to sit on the table. However, after the first few times - i've found quick ways of doing it.
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That's it - good review, I hope...
Main Advantages
Can be mounted on a harness
Harness mount is adjustable
Numerous Playing Surfaces
Harness Adaptable
So, the first thing to notice is that this pad can go on a harness. That's good - for numerous reasons! First of all, if you're a lead drummer, it can be good to use when the rest of the core are on drums - it would allow you to still play the lead parts quietly, but it would mean you could hear the chips more clearly. Also, if you have a new member - giving them this would allow them to take their place in the circle and play the material, even if they're not totally up to par yet, as they won't be as loud as the other drummers! Also, it could be good for practising in the house and as a whole drumcore without drums. The harness adapter is totally flexible, so you can have it at any angle you want, and i mean ANY angle!
The harness adapter can be taken off however, and it can be used as a normal pad! Great stuff! It has a nice funky feel to it and it looks totally different from any other pad out there!
Numerous Playing surfaces
The pad itself comes with three different surfaces to play on, i'm going to name them ProPad, Orange and Black!
ProPad
The ProPad surface insert is most like the Remo ProPad that JKP is selling on his site. It's reboundable and it's laminated. It gives a good projection of sound, but is a bit bouncy. It's good for a core of drummers I would think. (Also, the pad itself has stand adapters *wink*wink*)
Orange
This surface is most like the TG Regular surface. It's good for sitting round a table with or practising on your own. Little mistakes can be hidden, but a good sound is given from it - also a good bounce!
Black
This is like the TG Crisp Tone surface pad. I'd say it was best for a LD as it means he can be heard above all the drummers. It's a VERY loud surface with very little rebound - good workout pad!
Overall View
I'd say this was one of the best pads out there at the minute, not only because it's harness mountable - but also because I think the three surfaces are good for different times! Also, it looks cool :wink:
Bad Points
Harness Adapter - It can be tricky to get the harness adapter on and off, it's not ease of access! And, sadly, the adapter must be taken off for it to sit on the table. However, after the first few times - i've found quick ways of doing it.
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That's it - good review, I hope...