SPD-30 / SPD-SX stick noise?

[Wangagat]

Hey there,

anyone with either of these can chime in? I wonder how loud the trigger pads are?

Thanks!

[Vectron]

I've never played on an SPD-SX, but have played on the SPD-30, and there is some stick noise. The Alesis rubber pads are louder.
The Yamaha M12 has less stick noise, because the rubber is softer.
Stick noise is unavoidable on a a rubber pad. IMO, it is a non-factor, as long as you like the feel of the pads, and response and sound of the electronics.

[grog]

I discuss this for the Octopad in this issue of digitalDrummer Mag:

http://www.emag.digitaldrummermag.com//index.aspx?issue=issue12

I discuss it for the SX in this issue of digitalDrummer Mag:

http://issuu.com/digitaldrummer/docs/digitaldrummer_aug12_low_res

The second article will refer to other articles where I've done extensive stick noise tests.

https://www.digitaldrummermag.com

https://www.dauphinehotel.com

[sycle1]

I have had the SPD-30 for a year the Rubber is soft, still stick noise is prominent at low volumes.
Just got the SPD-SX and the pads seem firmer and make way more stick noise, haven't used it live with the kit yet.
We play pretty loud so pad noise really isn't a problem, until a quiet part or song is played then it can be bad news if you just manage to flat stick a pad in a quiet section.
Thwack!!!