Super interesting. I use a lot of double stroke so it's a pity it can't do that, but I can't see how any air-drum approach could do double stroke. Thanks for creating this review!
Revisiting this video, Freedrum as a product hasn't stood the test of time for me for two reasons - lack of sensitivity and serious angle drift issues which just get really annoying after a while (Have a look at my demonstration of the angle drift at 10:39 minutes in my video here: ruclips.net/video/eouU26n2RhI/видео.html). They've been sitting in a drawer here for about 2 years at this point. If you're looking to learn drums then get a practice pad, acoustic drum kit, or electronic drum kit, i.e. something that you can physically hit and practice your rebound. I'll be putting a lot more thought into future videos and I'll be a lot more critical of products where necessary in the future.
I've had these for years now. Updated to the latest version. Went through multiple phones, including Pixels, Nexuses, Nokias.. It always seemed extremely erratic.
HEADPHONES FOR FREEDRUM: SteelSeries headphones are One out of the 2 pairs of headphones that are compatible with the Freedrum App. It comes with a wireless dongle rather than it being bluetooth connected since you need your BT connected to the sensors. I got Freedrum sensors for Christmas 2020 and it was a little frustrating getting the playing style down and the app the crash frequently, but once you get used to the positioning and keeping your elbows more inward than outward (like 95% of drummers do), overall, I would give Freedrum a 7/10.
(Logic user here) This might have been asked already, but can/how do you assign drum samples? Is there a stand-alone application that you open in Logic? Are my existing samples able to be used? Do the sensors recognize by angle and height the specific sound? How many sounds can you assign?
Cheers man, glad you found it helpful! Yes I answered that below... just for the help of anyone else that sees this question. Yes, you can listen to Spotify while using the Freedrum app (at least on Android anyway, which is what I played this on!)
Same on iPhone. No problem. I play with iPhone and GarageBand for vast range of DrumKits. Easy to connect and very stable. Tip: Turn “play in background” ON on Spotify and GarageBand to make it easier if phone closes etc. Another tip with my setup, is set volume in Spotify Playback settings to “Quiet”. That allows your drumming volume control in GarageBand to sit at same level or just above the level of the music, meaning you can easily hear your playing in good balance to the music without need for another mixing app.
So any "I'm an engineer" Ideas on how to use Wireless headphones with the Sensors? I mean it's 2021 (ish) - There are literally no aux sockets on phones anymore (oops). **Just got my kit today and about to use it for the first time.
Hi Alan, Yeah the Bluetooth issue is quite a limitation. Alternatively, Freedrum say on their website that 2.4ghz wireless headphones work very well as a wireless alternative. E.g. Arctis 1 Wireless and Razer Nari Ultimate. (though of course, that's not particularly helpful if you only have Bluetooth headphones lying around! Probably the most low-tech solution would be to use an Aux adapter with your phone (e.g. Aux-to-Lightning, Aux-to-USB-C, etc) and wired headphones, that should work but I haven't tested it.)
So one thing I didn’t quite get it, if Im an absolute beginner would it still be worth it? Because I thought there was some sort of tutorial or basic stuff intro for newbies.
Yeah you could pick it up quickly as a beginner, but the app itself won't teach you how to play different beats. You could follow along with some general drumming tutorial vids on RUclips though.
Definitely do not buy these if you are learning drums, these are essentially toys and could ruin you with horrific habits that do not translate to real drums
how different do the sticks feel with the sensors on? They dont seem heavy, but the balance must be somewhat different, no? Do you get used to it quickly? thx
The sensors definitely make the balance of the sticks different, but they're fairly light so you get used to it pretty quickly. On top of that, you need to adapt your playing to suit the range of motion that's required for this, which is also true for all virtual drumming products I've tried (you play with more 'deliberate' angles), but again, you get used to it in this case.
@@ivannikolic3638 if you mean RimShot, then yes is it included. I use Freedrum and love playing along to ballads, where rimshot is perfect. There are 2 main left twist gestures with the Freedrum hand sensors. Above the hi-hat left twist plays an open hat. Also left twist above the snare plays rimshot. I use GarageBand DrumKits via Bluetooth Midi which is easy to setup in Settings. I also now sit my left hand on my knee, with the sensor angled, giving it an even more realistic rimshot feeling. Ie not hitting my knee at the tip, but base of stick pivoting on my knee, and hand just slightly hitting at full stroke. Check out my second latest video and you’ll hear the use of rimshot (playing in free air in that case, not the technique I just described).
I will get it once they improve the heel up on the bass drum feature. Because keeping the heel down technique is not anywhere near close to comfortable and suitable to my style of playing.
Very nice review bro. I'm now 95% close to buying it. One question though - can I listen to any song and simultaneously play Freedrums as well? You know so I can hear both the song and my drumming in the same time. And if so - what is the best way to play the music along with your drumming?
Hi Tomáš, cheers man - I just double checked for you there, and on my Android phone, I was able to play songs on my phone while also drumming over it using the Freedrum app (It worked using both Spotify and Google Play music, so it should work with any app that's able to play music in the background). Trying to get RUclips to play in the background on your phone can be a bit tricky so that probably wouldn't work that well.
Electronic Drum Advisor oh man major help you’ve just given me. Thanks a lot. I never listen music via RUclips on my phone (I have an iPhone btw). I use either offline downloaded music or Spotify so it shouldn’t be an issue. Well thanks again good sir I might just buy the product today 🤘
@@Tommy21.05 Glad I could help! It probably works the same in iOS... but you never know, playing to Spotify or other offline music could potentially work differently on an iPhone, so if in doubt it might be worth checking with Freedrum support first.
@@Tommy21.05 Spotify and Freedrum works fine on iPhone. No problem. I play with iPhone and GarageBand for vast range of DrumKits. Easy to connect and very stable. Tip: Turn “play in background” ON on Spotify and GarageBand to make it easier if phone closes etc. Another tip with my setup, is set volume in Spotify Playback settings to “Quiet”. That allows your drumming volume control in GarageBand to sit at same level or just above the level of the music, meaning you can easily hear your playing in good balance to the music without need for another mixing app. With GarageBand “play in background” turned on, you can also play along to RUclips clips, but only with RUclips open. However not as easy to balance the sound like the above example with Spotify as I can’t find a similar “quiet” playback setting.
Hey, sorry for the late response. The version that I used wasn't great for fast rolls tbh. I show it in the other virtual drums comparison video I made too.
Hi Will, IMO, if possible, it would be far more beneficial to get some sort of drum set (acoustic, or even a compact e-drum set), or even just a simple practice pad. Freedrum is pretty cool, and you'll be able to practice basic drum beats, but it's not a proper replacement for learning on a drum set or e-drum set. I see it as a 'nice to have' drum product that people can have fun with.
@@electronicdrumadvisor thanks for the reply 👍 I've always wanted to learn but have been limited by not being able get a kit in the house and not wanting to get noise complaints from the neighbours
You're welcome! Yeah noise constraints were a big issue for me for years too. I spent a lot of time in my earlier years of drumming practicing on a simple rubber practice pad for that same reason. That said, some e-drum sets are very quiet in fairness (e.g. ones with mesh heads) and you can connect headphones to them. To make it even quieter, you can get one with foot trigger pedals (beaterless) which are even quieter.
I love the idear and v2 is coming out soon for 250 bugs. I think for the price it's insane and for some kids who living in places where they didn't have the options to play a real drumset, it's look like an perfekt way to get into playing music.
Hey CometaMusic, I don't think it would work with a practice pad kit because it's based off air drumming. The sensors don't really trigger directly from hitting objects (and if they do, it would be inconsistent)
@@josephoshry6535 oh I'm glad I didn't try and get it as a gift, there was no estimate on the basket page! hope it is as good as expected when it arrives! ☺
Hi. Does anyone know if there are tutorials and/or ability to learn to play specific songs or even pick songs. I want to learn to play the drum part of Stronger by Kanye West (long story). Any feedback would be great
Hi, there aren't really tutorials like that specific to Freedrum or within their app. Though there are plenty of general drum tutorials and drum covers online that you could use to help learn songs.
IMO, stuff like ghost notes and quick rolls are fairly hit-and-miss with any inertial motion tracking (or whatever similar technology) that Freedrum is using and I don't think I hit that point home enough in the video. Simply a practice pad or e-drum pads will be way better for these, and alternatively for air-drumming, Aerodrums which uses optical tracking and is supposed to be more accurate but requires more setup.
Short answer no, it is designed for air-drumming, however….I’ve played Freedrum for 3 years and recently go Remo SolentStroke practice pad. Works great for lite hitting on pad. Also, Freedrum 2 will have built in haptic feedback for an improved airdumming sensation, that in combination with a good drumkit sound in GarageBand and good quality headphones and you’d be surprised how realistic it sounds and feels. Finally, you can someone similar the drum rebound (the feel anyway), but allowing the drum stick to pivot slightly when you hit the air. The base end of the stick hitting the inside of your hand adds another sensation of rebound. However, aside from the practice pad mentioned above, not quite the same as real drums, but a great compliment.
Great video, I'm currently travelling around Oz and have always wanted to learn drums. Do you think this would be a good option for someone wanting to learn drums for the first time whilst travelling?
Hi Niall, if you're serious about learning drums then I think the most important thing you should get is a practice pad as you'll learn a lot more from that. Many years ago, that's how I practiced drums (in between drum lessons) before I could afford to buy a drum kit and it still helped massively (using that along with tapping your feet on the floor is still a very valid practice option)! After that, Freedrum would be a 'nice to have' option to practice basic drum beats, have fun, and maybe keep you motivated. Enjoy travelling around Oz!!
Recently got a Remo SilentStroke practice pad, and use in combination with Freedrum. Works great, for light drumming of course, as they’re designed for air-drumming and hitting too hard would throw the calibration off. However for rudiments etc, put some good headphones on and choose from plenty of DrumKits and you’ve now added another dimension to your practice.
Hi Julio! Personally, I find Freedrum more convenient to just take out and play whenever I want (because you don't need to set up a practice space). Also, I really like the foot sensors on Freedrum (apart from the fact that both Freedrum and Senstroke don't work with heel-up). That's just my opinions though, Senstroke does have it's pros too, such as stick sensitivity (Just in case you missed it, here is the comparison video that includes both of them: ruclips.net/video/eouU26n2RhI/видео.html
Thanks! Yes, in my demo of it at the start it shows a bit of barking the hi-hat. That works reasonably well and it's accurate enough. Yes, it's velocity sensitive. Not perfect by any means, but it detects differences in velocity fairly well.
It’s a neat concept for those who want drums but live in a small space and can’t have acoustic drums. That said, drumming is really about feel, reaction and repercussive muscle memory. Nothing beats an acoustic set. Yes they’re bulky and hard to carry around, tuning can be a pain “new heads”. But there’s actually a presence of the kit. This absolutely offers none of that. It’s my opinion and I’m sure to get flack in this comment and I’m trying to be polite or I could just say the quite part out loud.
Yeah agreed, it's definitely not a proper replacement for the tactile feel and response of even an electronic kit tbh. I think your comments are very reasonable so I don't think you should be getting any flack for those opinions.
I would simply just buy a cheap drum kit and learn how to play buying these digital drumsticks that cost over 100 to 200 I don't think they're worth. I mean to play a drum kit you have to have a drum kit either digital or acoustic it doesn't matter but playing with sticks that have sounds that go to an app you're not going to get the full immerse feeling and the full immersed vision of what you're playing you know and somebody who's been playing myself for over 10 years you know knows that you've got to feel what you're doing and sticks just don't do. if you can't afford a drum kit or a drum set you know digitally then you can just buy a pair of drumsticks and just buy a drum pad and practice that way you know there are many ways to do it but I would not spend the money of these things are because they're too expensive and they really don't sound like you think they will..
Yeah completely agreed, I'm planning to reshoot a video on these virtual drumming devices because I feel a practice pad or e-drum kit are infinitely better options and I feel like I gave the wrong impression about these devices on the channel.
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Super interesting. I use a lot of double stroke so it's a pity it can't do that, but I can't see how any air-drum approach could do double stroke. Thanks for creating this review!
right you get no rebound like you would with a drum head
Hey dont promote this company- they take your money and dont even send you a product- im down few hundred. Save yourselfs
Hmm... which version did you order from them? This is an old video and I might actually unpublish it. Thanks for the message.
Scam
Revisiting this video, Freedrum as a product hasn't stood the test of time for me for two reasons - lack of sensitivity and serious angle drift issues which just get really annoying after a while (Have a look at my demonstration of the angle drift at 10:39 minutes in my video here: ruclips.net/video/eouU26n2RhI/видео.html). They've been sitting in a drawer here for about 2 years at this point. If you're looking to learn drums then get a practice pad, acoustic drum kit, or electronic drum kit, i.e. something that you can physically hit and practice your rebound. I'll be putting a lot more thought into future videos and I'll be a lot more critical of products where necessary in the future.
I've had these for years now. Updated to the latest version. Went through multiple phones, including Pixels, Nexuses, Nokias.. It always seemed extremely erratic.
HEADPHONES FOR FREEDRUM:
SteelSeries headphones are One out of the 2 pairs of headphones that are compatible with the Freedrum App. It comes with a wireless dongle rather than it being bluetooth connected since you need your BT connected to the sensors. I got Freedrum sensors for Christmas 2020 and it was a little frustrating getting the playing style down and the app the crash frequently, but once you get used to the positioning and keeping your elbows more inward than outward (like 95% of drummers do), overall, I would give Freedrum a 7/10.
(Logic user here) This might have been asked already, but can/how do you assign drum samples? Is there a stand-alone application that you open in Logic? Are my existing samples able to be used? Do the sensors recognize by angle and height the specific sound? How many sounds can you assign?
Amazing review mate! One gigantic question. Can you listen to Spotify while playing through the app?
Cheers man, glad you found it helpful! Yes I answered that below... just for the help of anyone else that sees this question. Yes, you can listen to Spotify while using the Freedrum app (at least on Android anyway, which is what I played this on!)
Same on iPhone. No problem. I play with iPhone and GarageBand for vast range of DrumKits. Easy to connect and very stable. Tip: Turn “play in background” ON on Spotify and GarageBand to make it easier if phone closes etc. Another tip with my setup, is set volume in Spotify Playback settings to “Quiet”. That allows your drumming volume control in GarageBand to sit at same level or just above the level of the music, meaning you can easily hear your playing in good balance to the music without need for another mixing app.
Can I put a song and hear it by the speaker simultanously with the virtual drum?
Yes, you can play it simultaneously with music apps on both iOS and android (e.g. spotify).
So any "I'm an engineer" Ideas on how to use Wireless headphones with the Sensors? I mean it's 2021 (ish) - There are literally no aux sockets on phones anymore (oops).
**Just got my kit today and about to use it for the first time.
Hi Alan, Yeah the Bluetooth issue is quite a limitation. Alternatively, Freedrum say on their website that 2.4ghz wireless headphones work very well as a wireless alternative. E.g. Arctis 1 Wireless and Razer Nari Ultimate. (though of course, that's not particularly helpful if you only have Bluetooth headphones lying around! Probably the most low-tech solution would be to use an Aux adapter with your phone (e.g. Aux-to-Lightning, Aux-to-USB-C, etc) and wired headphones, that should work but I haven't tested it.)
The short lightning to aux adapter and straight to iPhone works great.
So one thing I didn’t quite get it, if Im an absolute beginner would it still be worth it? Because I thought there was some sort of tutorial or basic stuff intro for newbies.
Yeah you could pick it up quickly as a beginner, but the app itself won't teach you how to play different beats. You could follow along with some general drumming tutorial vids on RUclips though.
Definitely do not buy these if you are learning drums, these are essentially toys and could ruin you with horrific habits that do not translate to real drums
how different do the sticks feel with the sensors on? They dont seem heavy, but the balance must be somewhat different, no? Do you get used to it quickly? thx
The sensors definitely make the balance of the sticks different, but they're fairly light so you get used to it pretty quickly. On top of that, you need to adapt your playing to suit the range of motion that's required for this, which is also true for all virtual drumming products I've tried (you play with more 'deliberate' angles), but again, you get used to it in this case.
Is it possible to connect to a speaker via Bluetooth, usb, or auxiliary cable?
Why don't they just embedded the electronic inside or on the stick? Piggy back it on the stick kinda cumbersome.
I assume side stick is not possible?
I don't think it's possible. I think it was on their list as a potential feature they could work on but I don't have any info on that unfortunately.
@@electronicdrumadvisor Thank you for the info
@@ivannikolic3638 if you mean RimShot, then yes is it included. I use Freedrum and love playing along to ballads, where rimshot is perfect. There are 2 main left twist gestures with the Freedrum hand sensors. Above the hi-hat left twist plays an open hat. Also left twist above the snare plays rimshot. I use GarageBand DrumKits via Bluetooth Midi which is easy to setup in Settings. I also now sit my left hand on my knee, with the sensor angled, giving it an even more realistic rimshot feeling. Ie not hitting my knee at the tip, but base of stick pivoting on my knee, and hand just slightly hitting at full stroke. Check out my second latest video and you’ll hear the use of rimshot (playing in free air in that case, not the technique I just described).
I will get it once they improve the heel up on the bass drum feature. Because keeping the heel down technique is not anywhere near close to comfortable and suitable to my style of playing.
only one concern, how's the delay? i know there's a delay right there for sure..
Very nice review bro. I'm now 95% close to buying it. One question though - can I listen to any song and simultaneously play Freedrums as well? You know so I can hear both the song and my drumming in the same time.
And if so - what is the best way to play the music along with your drumming?
Hi Tomáš, cheers man - I just double checked for you there, and on my Android phone, I was able to play songs on my phone while also drumming over it using the Freedrum app (It worked using both Spotify and Google Play music, so it should work with any app that's able to play music in the background). Trying to get RUclips to play in the background on your phone can be a bit tricky so that probably wouldn't work that well.
Electronic Drum Advisor oh man major help you’ve just given me. Thanks a lot. I never listen music via RUclips on my phone (I have an iPhone btw). I use either offline downloaded music or Spotify so it shouldn’t be an issue.
Well thanks again good sir I might just buy the product today 🤘
@@Tommy21.05 Glad I could help! It probably works the same in iOS... but you never know, playing to Spotify or other offline music could potentially work differently on an iPhone, so if in doubt it might be worth checking with Freedrum support first.
Oh already answered ahahahah
@@Tommy21.05 Spotify and Freedrum works fine on iPhone. No problem. I play with iPhone and GarageBand for vast range of DrumKits. Easy to connect and very stable. Tip: Turn “play in background” ON on Spotify and GarageBand to make it easier if phone closes etc. Another tip with my setup, is set volume in Spotify Playback settings to “Quiet”. That allows your drumming volume control in GarageBand to sit at same level or just above the level of the music, meaning you can easily hear your playing in good balance to the music without need for another mixing app. With GarageBand “play in background” turned on, you can also play along to RUclips clips, but only with RUclips open. However not as easy to balance the sound like the above example with Spotify as I can’t find a similar “quiet” playback setting.
I have invisible drum set how can I play devotional please
I got to get this where can I get this?
Does it sounds good for fast fills and rolls?. I appreciate if you make video for fast fills and roll info for free drums , pocket drums
Hey, sorry for the late response. The version that I used wasn't great for fast rolls tbh. I show it in the other virtual drums comparison video I made too.
Could someone learn to play the drums with these, or would you only recommend them for experienced players?
Hi Will, IMO, if possible, it would be far more beneficial to get some sort of drum set (acoustic, or even a compact e-drum set), or even just a simple practice pad. Freedrum is pretty cool, and you'll be able to practice basic drum beats, but it's not a proper replacement for learning on a drum set or e-drum set. I see it as a 'nice to have' drum product that people can have fun with.
@@electronicdrumadvisor thanks for the reply 👍 I've always wanted to learn but have been limited by not being able get a kit in the house and not wanting to get noise complaints from the neighbours
You're welcome! Yeah noise constraints were a big issue for me for years too. I spent a lot of time in my earlier years of drumming practicing on a simple rubber practice pad for that same reason. That said, some e-drum sets are very quiet in fairness (e.g. ones with mesh heads) and you can connect headphones to them. To make it even quieter, you can get one with foot trigger pedals (beaterless) which are even quieter.
That said, even the quietest of edrum sets can be too loud for certain living situations!
@@electronicdrumadvisor would you say a practice pad would be the best way to get started as an absolute beginner then?
I love the idear and v2 is coming out soon for 250 bugs. I think for the price it's insane and for some kids who living in places where they didn't have the options to play a real drumset, it's look like an perfekt way to get into playing music.
Incredible!
Is it possible to play heel down technique if you turn the sensor around?
Hi there, can I use an ipad?
Yes, it works on ipad
Has anyone tried it with a practice pad kit?
Hey CometaMusic, I don't think it would work with a practice pad kit because it's based off air drumming. The sensors don't really trigger directly from hitting objects (and if they do, it would be inconsistent)
@@electronicdrumadvisor ah okay thanks
More invisible cowbell! 👊
Classic. 🤘
Great review. Is it possible to connect to a smart tv which has internet access?
Would have to be Bluetooth compatible I think. I'm not sure though
@@judedavies3156 TV is Bluetooth compatible. Will need Bluetooth wireless speakers to connect. Investigation in progress. Thanks for your help!
@@josephoshry6535 any update? Thanks
@@Jade-fs9kh haven't received it yet. I'm told delivery is expected in early January of 2022.
@@josephoshry6535 oh I'm glad I didn't try and get it as a gift, there was no estimate on the basket page! hope it is as good as expected when it arrives! ☺
Hi. Does anyone know if there are tutorials and/or ability to learn to play specific songs or even pick songs. I want to learn to play the drum part of Stronger by Kanye West (long story). Any feedback would be great
Hi, there aren't really tutorials like that specific to Freedrum or within their app. Though there are plenty of general drum tutorials and drum covers online that you could use to help learn songs.
they're coming out with something like that with the freedrum 2, but idk if they will have that song
how do you do ghost notes on these?
IMO, stuff like ghost notes and quick rolls are fairly hit-and-miss with any inertial motion tracking (or whatever similar technology) that Freedrum is using and I don't think I hit that point home enough in the video. Simply a practice pad or e-drum pads will be way better for these, and alternatively for air-drumming, Aerodrums which uses optical tracking and is supposed to be more accurate but requires more setup.
When you hit a ‘drum’ do your sticks bounce or kick back? Seems like an obvious no but it would be cool if it did.
Short answer no, it is designed for air-drumming, however….I’ve played Freedrum for 3 years and recently go Remo SolentStroke practice pad. Works great for lite hitting on pad. Also, Freedrum 2 will have built in haptic feedback for an improved airdumming sensation, that in combination with a good drumkit sound in GarageBand and good quality headphones and you’d be surprised how realistic it sounds and feels. Finally, you can someone similar the drum rebound (the feel anyway), but allowing the drum stick to pivot slightly when you hit the air. The base end of the stick hitting the inside of your hand adds another sensation of rebound. However, aside from the practice pad mentioned above, not quite the same as real drums, but a great compliment.
Wtf? How would there be any kickback from a stick striking an imaginary drum? Serious question…
Great video, I'm currently travelling around Oz and have always wanted to learn drums. Do you think this would be a good option for someone wanting to learn drums for the first time whilst travelling?
Hi Niall, if you're serious about learning drums then I think the most important thing you should get is a practice pad as you'll learn a lot more from that. Many years ago, that's how I practiced drums (in between drum lessons) before I could afford to buy a drum kit and it still helped massively (using that along with tapping your feet on the floor is still a very valid practice option)! After that, Freedrum would be a 'nice to have' option to practice basic drum beats, have fun, and maybe keep you motivated. Enjoy travelling around Oz!!
Btw, for practice pads... evans realfeel 6 inch is a great option for travelling as it's small and pretty quiet.
Recently got a Remo SilentStroke practice pad, and use in combination with Freedrum. Works great, for light drumming of course, as they’re designed for air-drumming and hitting too hard would throw the calibration off. However for rudiments etc, put some good headphones on and choose from plenty of DrumKits and you’ve now added another dimension to your practice.
Senstroke o Freedrum? I’ve seen all your videos but I not decide! hahaha
Hi Julio! Personally, I find Freedrum more convenient to just take out and play whenever I want (because you don't need to set up a practice space). Also, I really like the foot sensors on Freedrum (apart from the fact that both Freedrum and Senstroke don't work with heel-up). That's just my opinions though, Senstroke does have it's pros too, such as stick sensitivity (Just in case you missed it, here is the comparison video that includes both of them: ruclips.net/video/eouU26n2RhI/видео.html
Hi there! Great video. How is the latency?
Awesome review!
Question - can it do barking and is it accurate though? :)
And does it accurately detects the velocity of the hit?
Thanks! Yes, in my demo of it at the start it shows a bit of barking the hi-hat. That works reasonably well and it's accurate enough. Yes, it's velocity sensitive. Not perfect by any means, but it detects differences in velocity fairly well.
how do you do if you wanna use speakers with this?
Love how they don't answer you a month later?? Good gawd
WOULD BE NICE TO GET THEM FINELY DELIVERED v2 DELIVERY STARTED SUPOSABLY NOVEMBER 2022 IT IS DECEMBER 6 AND STILL WAITING
Hey, sorry I've been neglecting this channel a bit. Did they ever deliver them? I'm thinking of deleting this vid.
I have very limited space and can;t make much noise. Also new to drumming. I wish i saw this video before i purchased my e kit.
They have the freedrum 2 shipping in November! Grab a pair!
Would you say this is worth the money?
I’ve been playing Freedrum for 3 years and it paid for itself in the first 3 months. My opinion, definitely worth the money.
It’s a neat concept for those who want drums but live in a small space and can’t have acoustic drums. That said, drumming is really about feel, reaction and repercussive muscle memory. Nothing beats an acoustic set. Yes they’re bulky and hard to carry around, tuning can be a pain “new heads”. But there’s actually a presence of the kit. This absolutely offers none of that.
It’s my opinion and I’m sure to get flack in this comment and I’m trying to be polite or I could just say the quite part out loud.
Yeah agreed, it's definitely not a proper replacement for the tactile feel and response of even an electronic kit tbh. I think your comments are very reasonable so I don't think you should be getting any flack for those opinions.
The best NOT drum set ever
Well I play heel up, so that's a fucking problem lol. I'm guessing maybe you could strap the sensors on a different area of the foot?
Yeah it's a pity. I tried different areas of the foot and different movements but it still wouldn't recognize any heel-up movements!
USB充電じゃない ほうが バッテリーの寿命が製品の寿命を回避できると 思う ボタン電池だと直列で沢山入れるから重くなるのかなぁ...
So you could Bluetooth to PA and never have to carry anything to the gig
I love the idea. But currently 300$ and only 3 month subscription on the app?
I could buy a cheap edrumset 4 the money 🤣
Please pair this with a VR app :)
So i can play with Led Zeppelin
Can you use the thing except talking!
I would simply just buy a cheap drum kit and learn how to play buying these digital drumsticks that cost over 100 to 200 I don't think they're worth.
I mean to play a drum kit you have to have a drum kit either digital or acoustic it doesn't matter but playing with sticks that have sounds that go to an app you're not going to get the full immerse feeling and the full immersed vision of what you're playing you know and somebody who's been playing myself for over 10 years you know knows that you've got to feel what you're doing and sticks just don't do.
if you can't afford a drum kit or a drum set you know digitally then you can just buy a pair of drumsticks and just buy a drum pad and practice that way you know there are many ways to do it but I would not spend the money of these things are because they're too expensive and they really don't sound like you think they will..
Well one of the major selling points for this is the fact it doesn't make noise because you're not hitting anything.
the inspiration came from Mr. Bean 😂😂. IYKYK
It's a fun concept, but not a good practice tool. Most of the time expensiver than a real kit
Yeah completely agreed, I'm planning to reshoot a video on these virtual drumming devices because I feel a practice pad or e-drum kit are infinitely better options and I feel like I gave the wrong impression about these devices on the channel.
Looks like too much of a hassle. I’ll stick with my real kit.