A few pre-sale questions

Hi […],

Thanks for getting in touch.

1. I have Ableton Push 1 and tried to get the layout working there. It didn’t, as Ableton Push 1 has its very specific way to spread scales across the pad grid. Even with a midi hack that I found on the web and tried out I didn’t get to the results I desired. However, there is this new 64 pad drum grid available since the Live 9.2 update and that might make it possible, but I’m not sure. [Edit: The Ableton Live Drum Rack should solve this even with a 16 pad setup. I just don’t use Ableton Push often enough to be able to give a qualified answer. However, I’ve received user feedback by now that finger drumming with the XpressPads technique is possible on Ableton Push (legacy and Push 2).]

2. The eCourse doesn’t contain videos, but the approach is step-by-step, from very simple to xtreme. So far I didn’t receive many customer questions regarding misunderstood content. I wrote the courses while I was developing the technique, thus I believe that all steps are covered in the right order.

3. The lesson examples are all incorporated into the software. They don’t come as a separated batch of audio files and for protection reasons we can’t give them away as an add-on. For practicing timing I suggest to work with a metronome and to frequently record your performances while you practice. I did this myself when I was practicing. I used Cubase and recorded in override cycle mode so I was able to see how far my recorded notes were away from the actual desired time grid. I personally find this to be the best method to practice timing, but that’s my personal workflow / taste.

4. If you want your money back, just send me an email within 30 days after purchase. No reason required.
Hope that helps.

Thank you for your interest!

Hi Andreas,

Thanks for the fast reply.

So do I understand correctly that the eCourse does not accept midi information (eg. no playing along in the software and it records your timing) but rather a step by step explanation of how to read notes, timing, and which pads to hit as well as examples?

And the practicing is then done in something like Live and a virtual drumming vst?

Is there any way to slow down the audio examples in the software then?

Sorry for all the questions, I just want to get a better understanding of the actual program itself.

The only pad controller I have is Push 2 but thanks for the info

Hi […],

Thats’s correct. The eCourse does not read incoming midi data and practicing needs to be done in with a virtual drum kit. Samples can’t be slowed down.

I’m fine answering your questions, no worries. It’s good that you ask upfront to understand whether or not it’s the right technique for you.

If you want to learn finger drumming I definitively recommend to use one or two 4×4 pad controllers. My fave is the MPD218 from AKAI. Unbeatable value for the money with incredible pads.

Best regards,

Andreas

Hi Andreas,

Thanks for the clarification and suggestion.

I will grab the software and see if I can get to work with my Push 2. I would prefer to have only 1 controller as I just slimmed down my studio

I will let you know how I get on with Push.