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Don't store anything heavy on top of the Wavedrum, or let it rest upside-down for long periods of time. This can
affect the Wavedrum's playability.
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Remember that Wavedrum uses internal transducers, which can be sensitive enough to cause feedback when
placed near loud monitors or PA speakers.
Note: For more information on replacing and adjusting the drum head, please see the Wavedrum Owner's Manual.
Use Live Mode to explore sounds
When you turn the Wavedrum on, it will enter Live Mode and load twelve sounds at once, to allow instant switching
between those sounds, without having to search for them or wait for the DSP algorithms to load. Here's how to get around
in Live Mode.
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Press the BANK/MODE button to switch between the three banks, A, B, and C.
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Use the 1, 2, 3, and 4 buttons to select different sounds within each bank.
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At any time, you can turn the VALUE knob to select a new sound.
Let's explore the twelve sounds that are preset in Live Mode! For each of these sounds, make sure you try EVERYTHING...
Use your hands, use sticks, mallets, brushes, or whatever other playing tools you want. The textured ridges along the rim
are there to be played as well... There's a world of possibilities in each sound.
Live
Program
Preset
Number
A-1
98
A-2
61
A-3
15
A-4
49
B-1
35
B-2
75
B-3
00
B-4
50
C-1
59
C-2
67
C-3
19
C-4
82
Program
Description
Name
The Forest Drum
Try different velocities for different sounds, on both the head and the rim.
The head has both kick and snare sounds, depending on how hard you strike it. The
D&B Synth
rim has velocity-sensitive synth sounds, and putting pressure on the head adds a
sweeping steam sound!
When played with hands, this algorithm reacts to pressure, mutes, slaps, and other
Djembe
nuances of a real djembe.
Steel Drum
Use different velocities to choose notes (F, A, B flat, C, and high F).
As you play (use your hands here), try pressure in the middle for bayan sounds.
Tabla Drone
Strike the rim hard for a bell/drone, which you can modify using pressure on the
head!
Bend the pitch of the drone down using head pressure, and add synth chords
Dance Hit Drone
using the rim.
Sure, it sounds amazing when played sticks, reacting just like a natural snare... but
Snare 1
try it with brushes.
Broken Kalimba
Strike the head with different velocities, then hit the rim to find that broken tine!
Strike dead center for a kick drum, and move outwards for snares. Pressure on the
Snare/Kick 2
head will dramatically alter the snare sound.
Press the head down for some ambient, rhythmic textures. Try adding a Loop
Kenya Street Rap
pattern to this!
Mutes, slaps, pitch modulation via head pressure, it's all there... and so much
Conga
easier to carry around.
DDL Mystic Jam
Drum along with a heavy delay, with swirling chimes adding an ethereal touch.
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