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[Ferrarired]

I just purchased a Roland spd-s which I'm incorporating into my set along with a Pearl 12x9 snare.I'm looking forward to playing both. I'm interested in ideas on how to incorporate these into my playing (patterns, links, etc.) Thanks for your suggestions.

[drumzalicious]

most people use them on a per song basis. like you will use the SPDS on a song that only needs a certain sample during the song. you wont do a chop then hit the spds in the middle of it.

side snare is kinda the same thing although Eric "Booty" Greene def did it with NERD

[Ferrarired]

I see.   

Thanks

[SabianKnight]

You have 2 trigger inputs for the SPD-S often used for snare and kick triggers... 808 kicks etc... 80s snare sounds. Use the pads to samples, loops, percussion sounds etc.

The 12x9 pearl can be a main snare with the right tuning. It has a descent range. But is definitley a great secondary.

[Ferrarired]

Thanks SK.

[j_kay]

Have you incorporated these items yet?

OT: Man, I haven't seen your screen name in years!!!

[Ferrarired]

I have incorporated the snare.  I'm getting comfortable at home with the SPD before i take it to church.  But it's already a joy to play with .  Been listening to music where I have seen drummers using the SPD (Mary J. Blige's Rex Hardy, Jr, Eric Booty Greene, Spanky).