In Synth Bass for Bass Players, Part 1, we talked about how doubling on synth bass can increase your opportunities to land more work in today’s music scene. We also outlined some of the important features to look for when choosing a keyboard for playing synth bass. This time, we’ll take a closer look at some Roland synths that are ideal for the job.
Roland JD-Xi Interactive Crossover Synthesizer.
If you’re a synth fanatic, the JD-Xi Interactive Crossover Synthesizer is a cool new hybrid keyboard that you’ll love! It features a true analog synth engine for authentic lead and bass tones, plus two digital sound engines that power Roland’s famous SuperNATURAL synth sounds. There are a ton of great drum kits on board as well, plus a four-track pattern sequencer for putting together songs and loops. This compact powerhouse also comes with a high-quality gooseneck mic for exploring rich vocal textures with the built-in Vocoder, AutoPitch, and Auto Note functions.
Roland TM-2 Trigger Module and KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal.
Roland’s latest E-percussion products make it easier than ever to supplement your acoustic drums with the powerful benefits of electronics. Compact and extremely affordable, the TM-2 Trigger Module provides two dual-trigger inputs, as well as over 100 ready-to-play sounds and the ability to trigger your own sounds, loops, and tracks via an SDHC card. With its low-profile design and pro feel, the KT-10 Kick Trigger Pedal integrates seamlessly alongside other pedals in your kit, and also works great as a low-noise pedal for use with V-Drums.
When it comes to drumming, acoustic drum triggers are the gateway to a sound palette limited only by your imagination. If you can think it, acoustic triggers can make it happen.
Contemplate for a moment, the nature of sound. No matter what you play… a guitar, a piano, a wind instrument, even tapping your desk, the sound you hear comes as a result of striking something, like a piano key, a string, or even by hitting the instrument itself (like a drum head). Sound transmits by vibration, which resonates at a given frequency, which is then picked up by your ear and interpreted as sound. Even when you speak, your vocal chords vibrate at a frequency that your ears pick up, which your brain interprets as speech and words. The surface or interface you strike becomes the ‘trigger’ – the source of the sound. More
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