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Roland SPD-SX Pro vs Roland SPD-SX: Improvements and Comparison

Roland SPD-SX Pro vs Roland SPD-SX: Improvements and Comparison

The long-awaited sampling pad is finally out, but how does it compare to its predecessor? Is it worth spending the extra money, or is the old enough to meet all of your musical necessities? In this article, we will take an in-depth look at what's new in the SPD-SX Pro and determine whether it's worth buying or ...

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The 4 Best Tabletop Electronic Drum Sets (2026)

The 4 Best Tabletop Electronic Drum Sets (2026)

Are you looking for a convenient and compact way to practice your drumming skills at home or on the go? Look no further than tabletop electronic drum sets! With a variety of features and affordable price points, these electronic drum sets offer a portable alternative for you to play the drums. My top pick for an ...

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Korg nanoPAD 2 Review (With Videos) – Compact MIDI Drum Pad

Korg nanoPAD 2 Review (With Videos) – Compact MIDI Drum Pad

The Korg nanopad 2 is a compact, yet multi-functional MIDI drum controller that has 16 velocity-sensitive pads, as well an XY touchpad. We have recorded 2 useful videos showing the nanopad2 in action to help you decide if it's for you. The nanopad2 is very useful for creating MIDI drum tracks and beat making. It ...

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Avatar HXW PD705 – An Honest Review (With Video)

Avatar HXW PD705 – An Honest Review (With Video)

This is an honest review of the HXW PD705 (Avatar) sample pad after using it for a few weeks. This is a surprisingly good pad for its price range and in my opinion, it's a welcome addition to the budget sample pad market. It certainly doesn't compare in sampling and effects features to the Roland SPD-SX, Octapad, ...

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Roland SPD-SX Review – Is It Worth It? (2026)

Roland SPD-SX Review – Is It Worth It? (2026)

The Roland SPD-SX is one of the best and most popular high-end sample pads around. In this article, we're going to dive into it in more detail. The release of the original SPD-S caught the drumming world by storm, it became very commonplace to see drummers using these to trigger playback tracks, loops, and ...

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Roland SPD-ONE Percussion Pads – Are They Worth It?

Roland SPD-ONE Percussion Pads – Are They Worth It?

Roland has been a big player in the percussion pad market for many years. Their pads have generally been ‘multi-pads’ with many different functions. The SPD-ONE offers something new. The various models of the SPD-ONE were brought out to fulfill a small number of functions but do them very well. As a result, ...

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Alesis Strike Multipad Review – Is It Worth It?

Alesis Strike Multipad Review – Is It Worth It?

The Strike Multipad has been a significant step up for Alesis in the world of electronic drum pads. In fact, it’s their first pad that has been taken seriously as a competitor to the . This is for good reason. This pad actually has far more features than the Roland SPD-SX and the interface is superior. It has ...

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Roland Octapad SPD-30 – A Real Drummer’s Review (2026)

Roland Octapad SPD-30 – A Real Drummer’s Review (2026)

I’ve owned a Roland Octapad for over six years and it has become an essential part of my setup. This article covers my experience of using this instrument in comparison to other drum pads. My aim in this article is not to regurgitate tech specs. It's a perspective from someone with a lot of experience using ...

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Alesis SamplePad Pro – An Honest Review

Alesis SamplePad Pro – An Honest Review

I used the Alesis SamplePad Pro for about 4 months, including live gigging. This review sums up my many opinions about the model and whether you should buy it or not. Alesis entered the market as one of the first serious contenders to the major Roland and Yamaha sample pads. While doing so, they have finally ...

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The 5 Best Roll Up Electronic Drum Kits (2026)

The 5 Best Roll Up Electronic Drum Kits (2026)

Roll-up drum kits are a great option for drummers that are low on space, low on budget, or in need of a quiet practice solution. These kits can be easily stored, folded, transported, and played on a tabletop or floor. Roll-up drum kits generally contain everything you need to get started, including foot pedals. ...

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The 13 Best Electronic Drum Pads (2026) – A Drummer’s Guide

The 13 Best Electronic Drum Pads (2026) – A Drummer’s Guide

Electronic Drum Pads are extremely versatile electronic instruments that can add a new level of sound to your set. These pads can be used to extend your current setup or they can act as standalone instruments. There are 3 types of electronic drum pads: sample pads (where you can load your own sounds), percussion ...

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