PorkPieGuy
Platinum Member
Ok, so I’m looking at expanding my kit to include electronic samples. The unit I’m looking most is the Roland SPD-SX. I’ve looked at the other units, and right now this is the one I’m leaning towards. I don’t really want to get into my reasons right this second, but if they come up within discussion, no biggie.
At this point, I don’t plan on running loops (I’m open to it though). I want to use samples, and I think one of the bands I’m playing in could really benefit from it. We’ve talked about it, and they are on board with doing it in a few songs (but I’m hoping that number will grow as time moves on). Another reason why I’m looking at getting something is that I’m hoping that it will expand my repertoire in what I can do and what I’m capable of in hopes that I can get more work in the area.
I have a few reservations though.
Buying new vs buying used – I’ve always been wary of buying used electronics, especially instruments. There are usually no warranties (especially when buying off of individuals), so I would probably buy used from a store that had at least a 30-day warranty or something. I’ve had higher-end Roland stuff mess up before, and basically no one can fix them. If I bought new, I would have to pay extra, but maybe there’d be a little more peace of mind? I don’t know.
Another reservation is that all electronic-based instruments will become obsolete in such a short amount of time. One thing that combats this with the Roland is that WAVs can be downloaded, and these have a 4 gig capacity which will hold a crap-ton of WAVs and loops without having to drag a Mac around. Even still, I swear whenever I buy something like this, another product will come out in 6 months that does twice as much stuff and costs half as much (I’m exaggerating, but still). Maybe it’s just par for the course. I don’t know though.
What if I buy this thing and it just becomes a $500+ paperweight? What if it never gets used like I’m thinking or hoping? I could always turn around and sell it I guess, but then there’s the whole becoming obsolete/losing value thing. Roland things can hold their value, but a pet peeve of mine is to have something and never use it. There’s always that chance that I’ll never been in a situation where I’ll ever need it, and that really bugs me. Maybe I’m just overthinking this…
Not really sure what I’m looking for in terms of feedback. I’m not really looking for a “Please talk me into this” or “Please talk me out of this.” I think I’m just looking for your experiences with any of these thoughts, situations, etc. Thanks in advance!
At this point, I don’t plan on running loops (I’m open to it though). I want to use samples, and I think one of the bands I’m playing in could really benefit from it. We’ve talked about it, and they are on board with doing it in a few songs (but I’m hoping that number will grow as time moves on). Another reason why I’m looking at getting something is that I’m hoping that it will expand my repertoire in what I can do and what I’m capable of in hopes that I can get more work in the area.
I have a few reservations though.
Buying new vs buying used – I’ve always been wary of buying used electronics, especially instruments. There are usually no warranties (especially when buying off of individuals), so I would probably buy used from a store that had at least a 30-day warranty or something. I’ve had higher-end Roland stuff mess up before, and basically no one can fix them. If I bought new, I would have to pay extra, but maybe there’d be a little more peace of mind? I don’t know.
Another reservation is that all electronic-based instruments will become obsolete in such a short amount of time. One thing that combats this with the Roland is that WAVs can be downloaded, and these have a 4 gig capacity which will hold a crap-ton of WAVs and loops without having to drag a Mac around. Even still, I swear whenever I buy something like this, another product will come out in 6 months that does twice as much stuff and costs half as much (I’m exaggerating, but still). Maybe it’s just par for the course. I don’t know though.
What if I buy this thing and it just becomes a $500+ paperweight? What if it never gets used like I’m thinking or hoping? I could always turn around and sell it I guess, but then there’s the whole becoming obsolete/losing value thing. Roland things can hold their value, but a pet peeve of mine is to have something and never use it. There’s always that chance that I’ll never been in a situation where I’ll ever need it, and that really bugs me. Maybe I’m just overthinking this…
Not really sure what I’m looking for in terms of feedback. I’m not really looking for a “Please talk me into this” or “Please talk me out of this.” I think I’m just looking for your experiences with any of these thoughts, situations, etc. Thanks in advance!