Frequently Asked Questions:
Why is XpressPads a unique finger drumming technique?
I am a complete beginner. Will the XpressPads technique be too hard for me?
What age group is the XpressPads technique suited to?
How long will it take me to learn the XpressPads technique?
Does it matter if I learn finger drumming on a pad controller or groove production studio?
What shall I have in mind when purchasing a pad controller or groove production studio?
What shall I have in mind when choosing a virtual drum module or drum sample library?
Will I get the XpressPads eCourse download right after purchase?
On how many computers can I install the XpressPads eCourse simultaneously?
Do I need to be online to access the eCourse?
How long will it take to download?
How can I open the downloaded files?
What happens if the download fails for any reason?
Will I ever be charged again at any time once I bought an XpressPads eCourse?
How secure is the payment process?
How secure are my personal details?
What if I don’t like the XpressPads eCourse for any reason – how do I get my money back?
Why is XpressPads a unique finger drumming technique?
XpressPads is by no means a random collection of finger drumming advice collected from random places somewhere on the web. The XpressPads technique is a meticulously thought-through finger drumming technique that was designed from the ground up with a clear set of rules. It takes all the logical relationships there are between your hands, finger motions, pad controller hardware and drumming technique itself into consideration. Thereby, you do not only achieve the best-sounding results possible, but you also maintain the most natural and most ergonomic playing feeling possible. We firmly believe it is the most effective and easiest-to-learn finger drumming technique available today.
I am a complete beginner. Will the XpressPads technique be too hard for me?
Absolutely not! No prior musical experience whatsoever is required. Simply follow the steps described in the eCourses and you can’t go wrong. The XpressPads eCourses were basically written while the technique was developed. This approach makes sure that no single step in the learning journey is missing. That’s why we can confidently say that you will have no problem learning finger drumming. It starts very easy based on a step-by-step learning concept, introduces simple notation once appropriate and takes you step by step through the basic, intermediate, advanced and extreme concepts. Don’t worry! You can make it!
What age group is the XpressPads technique suited to?
XpressPads covers a wide age group, however it isn’t really designed for very young kids, that’s why it is suggested to start no earlier than the age of 14. The pad controllers and groove production studios this finger drumming technique was developed for have an almost standardized pad section size. This requires a minimum finger length and width that very young kids simply don’t have.
How long will it take me to learn the XpressPads technique?
This pretty much depends on your personal ambition and training time. You will achieve good-sounding results very quickly and stunning results even after very few weeks. However, while it is nice rushing quickly through an eCourse and absorbing it all in almost no time, it is important to get the basics learned thoroughly so that you can later on always trust your own capabilities. Therefore expect a few to a couple of months until you feel playing confidently in an extraordinary way. 20-30 minutes per day of true practice time will make you progress rapidly although you might enjoy it so much that you will end up practicing much more than that.
Does it matter if I learn finger drumming on a pad controller or groove production studio?
That’s rather a question of your overall studio / live setup and how far you want to make it with the XpressPads technique. I personally favor a pad controller in combination with a virtual drum module installed on my computer. This combination provides me with full flexibility. Furthermore pad controllers cost less than groove production studios and that might matter to you if you come to the “Xtreme” stage of this eCourse where you can enjoy playing incredible grooves with two pad controllers.
What shall I have in mind when purchasing a pad controller or groove production studio?
In order for the XpressPads technique to work best in conjunction with your pad controller or groove production studio, you should carefully check the spaces alongside the pad section. Buttons placed closely to the pad section are generally not an issue, however, be aware of knobs placed close to the lower two horizontal pad rows – especially those below and left or right to these rows, as those can make it difficult to play a few finger drumming techniques sufficiently.
What shall I have in mind when choosing a virtual drum module or drum sample library?
Nowadays, there are a couple of superb-sounding virtual drum modules and drum sample libraries available on the market. I personally prefer virtual drum modules to drum sample libraries and I generally prefer software that is easy to use instead of highly sophisticated. I prefer fast-loading, CPU-friendly drum kits over overly extensive drum kits that show my PC its limits. However, I also believe that this is more a question of personal taste than objectivity. No matter what you end up choosing, pay attention to sound quality, smooth sound transitions between lightly and loudly played drum sounds. In essence, there is about a handful of options to choose from. You should read a few discussions on the internet on that topic and you will be able to make a reasonable decision.
Will I get the XpressPads eCourse download right after purchase?
Yes, you will! We have made the XpressPads eCourse an instant download. Immediately after purchase, once your payment is processed by our reseller FastSpring®, you can download the eCourse and will obtain a license key to activate it.
On how many computers can I install the XpressPads eCourse simultaneously?
You may install the XpressPads eCourse on up to two computers at the same time. Both need to be activated, which is a simple and quick process via our online activation system. You can also de-activate the eCourses on a computer in order to move them to another computer and activate them there. Both activation and de-activation are services we offer to you free of charge. Please note that we regularly monitor activation activities for our customer accounts.
Do I need to be online to access the eCourse?
No. Once activated, you can run the XpressPads eCourses at any time, no matter if you are connected to the internet or not.
How long will it take to download?
The size of the XpressPads Core Program is around 135MB for PC / 158MB for Mac, the additional courses are smaller than that (35 – 55MB for PC / 42 – 65MB for Mac). Most modern internet connections are quite fast, so downloading should usually not take more than a few minutes.
How can I open the downloaded files?
You will download a .zip-file which contains your eCourse (.exe for PC / .app for Mac) as well as an additional folder full of learning materials (.pdf). To unpack .zip files, we recommend using Winrar. In order to open the .pdf-files, we recommend Adobe’s Acrobat Reader. Both products are free to download and use.
What happens if the download fails for any reason?
Just send us an email to contact(at)xpresspads.com and be sure to include at least your full name and your order number. We will make sure you get your download as soon as possible.
Will I ever be charged again at any time once I bought an XpressPads eCourse?
No. There are no hidden fees whatsoever. Once you bought the course you desire, there are no recurring fees.
How secure is the payment process?
We outsource the complete payment process to our e-commerce partner FastSpring®, a company specialized in online payment processing with award-winning customer service and a real-time fraud-protection system. FastSpring® is the reseller of the XpressPads eCourses.
How secure are my personal details?
We do not share your personal data with anyone. For further details please refer to our legal information.
What if I don’t like the XpressPads eCourse for any reason – how do I get my money back?
In case you are not happy with your purchase we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. This means that within 30 days after purchase, you can return your license and we will reimburse your money. This will require you to run the de-registration process within the menu of the eCourse. In case you have installed the eCourse on two computers you need to do this process for both of those. Once de-registered, please send an email to contact(at)xpresspads.com and request a refund.