# Latest **URL:** https://questforgroove.discourse.group/latest.md [Latest](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/categories.md) --- ## [Testimonials / Results](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/testimonials-results/878)
**Author:** [@Robert\_Mathijs](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Robert_Mathijs)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/testimonials-results/878 "2025-12-10T19:44:26Z")
Hey everybody, I was wondering if people would be willing to write me some testimonials about learning on The Quest for Groove. I get a lot of nice compliments, usually through email, but I feel like I might need to put… --- ## [Can anyone download the Xjam editor?](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/can-anyone-download-the-xjam-editor/1893)
**Author:** [@Sussillo](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Sussillo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 6:26am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/can-anyone-download-the-xjam-editor/1893 "2026-09-20T06:26:06Z")
So my Mac laptop borked, and I had to reinstall everything. :frowning: I’m trying to download the ESI Xjam Editor software (this is the tool that configures the firmware of the Xjams), but the page doesn’t load. I’m nea… --- ## [Summing pad velocities for improved dynamics](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/summing-pad-velocities-for-improved-dynamics/1894)
**Author:** [@Sussillo](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Sussillo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/summing-pad-velocities-for-improved-dynamics/1894 "2026-09-15T14:50:54Z")
I’ve been playing around with a hack for increasing dynamic control in finger drumming, and I’m curious whether anyone else has tried something similar. Modulating the velocity of a single finger isn’t terribly difficul… --- ## [The Police - Can't Stand Losing You - which drum kit?](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/the-police-cant-stand-losing-you-which-drum-kit/1105)
**Author:** [@Rizzice](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Rizzice)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 3:53am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/the-police-cant-stand-losing-you-which-drum-kit/1105 "2026-09-11T03:53:04Z")
I’m not sure if I missed it, but what drum kit is being used for the tutorial? --- ## [Let's talk dynamics](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/lets-talk-dynamics/1890)
**Author:** [@Sussillo](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Sussillo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/lets-talk-dynamics/1890 "2026-09-06T15:50:55Z")
I’m nearly finished with the main lessons in the Quest for Groove material, and one thing I’ve noticed is that there aren’t really full lessons devoted to dynamics on the pads (though Rob does consistently remind us to p… --- ## [Anyone using an SP-404 MKII](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/anyone-using-an-sp-404-mkii/1891)
**Author:** [@ry-guy](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/ry-guy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/anyone-using-an-sp-404-mkii/1891 "2026-08-31T01:21:49Z")
I’m wondering if the SP-404 MKII is a suitable controller for this course. --- ## [Mikro vs MK3 touch sensitivity comparison](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/mikro-vs-mk3-touch-sensitivity-comparison/1523)
**Author:** [@x14halo](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/x14halo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 2:55am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/mikro-vs-mk3-touch-sensitivity-comparison/1523 "2026-08-29T02:55:30Z")
So I bought a Mikro to get into finger drumming using Addictive Drums after watching a lot of YouTube videos, and long story short I was not very impressed with the touch sensitivity on it - especially when playing fast … --- ## [Dragon Drums guy shutting down his website](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/dragon-drums-guy-shutting-down-his-website/1803)
**Author:** [@Sussillo](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Sussillo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/dragon-drums-guy-shutting-down-his-website/1803 "2026-08-28T14:12:43Z")
This might be of relevance to the folks on this forum. YouTube link. TL;DR of the 20-minute video: He’s moving on to focus on spiritual development. The website is shutting down, no more content. For $100, you can get… --- ## [Addictive Drums 40% sale](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/addictive-drums-40-sale/1884)
**Author:** [@avr1h](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/avr1h)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/addictive-drums-40-sale/1884 "2026-08-22T00:00:40Z")
Should I pull the trigger or wait for a certain Friday and hope for a 50% off? I’m just starting the course and just downloaded powerdrumkit. I check on AD webpage and see the sale, so I’m making the thread. (plus heads … --- ## [Fender Motion 16](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/fender-motion-16/1853)
**Author:** [@wiggle](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/wiggle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 1:47am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/fender-motion-16/1853 "2026-08-20T01:47:45Z")
Fender (owners of PreSonus) have discarded the PreSonus name on their new controllers and software. They are going to release the Fender Motion 16 sometime in the foreseeable (along with the Fender Motion 32). The Fender… --- ## [AI Voice control for kit piece volume control?](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/ai-voice-control-for-kit-piece-volume-control/1889)
**Author:** [@Sussillo](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Sussillo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 8:29pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/ai-voice-control-for-kit-piece-volume-control/1889 "2026-08-19T20:29:10Z")
Hey everyone, I’m starting to think about how I’d actually play finger drums in a live band setting (which is definitely a goal of mine to do sooner rather than later!). One thing I’ve noticed is that managing the mix … --- ## [A literally fatal flaw in the FGDP-50 (and how to fix it!)](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/a-literally-fatal-flaw-in-the-fgdp-50-and-how-to-fix-it/1793)
**Author:** [@aure](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/aure)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:40am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/a-literally-fatal-flaw-in-the-fgdp-50-and-how-to-fix-it/1793 "2026-08-18T08:40:31Z")
Hello all, this is my first post. I’m an avid FGDP-50 user and I have 3 of them! (don’t ask) I love the layout and I’m a beginner finger drummer so I don’t necessarily feel the limitations with sensitivity too bad. So, I… --- ## [Here's how to make xjam knobs have constant velocity when turned](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/heres-how-to-make-xjam-knobs-have-constant-velocity-when-turned/1887)
**Author:** [@Sussillo](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Sussillo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 11:38pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/heres-how-to-make-xjam-knobs-have-constant-velocity-when-turned/1887 "2026-08-12T23:38:08Z")
In case this is helpful for other people in the community, if you are sick and tired of those accelerating CC values jumping around on the Xjam knobs, there is a way to fix it. It does require working with your DAW to in… --- ## [Novation launchpad x, maschine mikro mk3,mpc studio 2 or Yamaha fgpd 30?](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/novation-launchpad-x-maschine-mikro-mk3-mpc-studio-2-or-yamaha-fgpd-30/1882)
**Author:** [@OlympuZDieZ](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/OlympuZDieZ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/novation-launchpad-x-maschine-mikro-mk3-mpc-studio-2-or-yamaha-fgpd-30/1882 "2026-07-31T17:45:03Z")
Hey there everyone! A couple of months ago I bought an akai mpk iv. Didn’t really like it, its pads were pretty stiff and everytime I hit them I could hear the loud thumping noise of my fingers hitting the pad. So I dec… --- ## [Making little ostinato diagrams for myself](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/making-little-ostinato-diagrams-for-myself/1875)
**Author:** [@Sussillo](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Sussillo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/making-little-ostinato-diagrams-for-myself/1875 "2026-07-28T16:22:54Z")
Hi Robert, Sometimes, I’ll noodle around and find something that I really like, but then it’s not written down so I forget it before it’s entrained into my fingers (well, cerebellum). What tool are you using when you p… --- ## [Metronome Hero App](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/metronome-hero-app/1860)
**Author:** [@aure](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/aure)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 11:13am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/metronome-hero-app/1860 "2026-07-27T11:13:11Z")
Hi all, I’m a Yamaha FGDP-50 and HandSonic HPD-20 user and I’ve subscribed to QFG and Melodics to help me get better. I had my own take on what kind of software would help me the most and since it didn’t exist, I built … --- ## [\[Cover\] Let it Be - The Beatles](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/cover-let-it-be-the-beatles/1878)
**Author:** [@mrlisss](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/mrlisss)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 11:09am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/cover-let-it-be-the-beatles/1878 "2026-07-27T11:09:58Z")
--- ## [Fingerdrum Travel Kit](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/fingerdrum-travel-kit/1877)
**Author:** [@markdesmit02](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/markdesmit02)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 11:13pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/fingerdrum-travel-kit/1877 "2026-07-13T23:13:05Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been following the courses for a few months now and I’m really liking it so far. I use my laptop, AD2 standalone, and a Esi Xjam pad controller. I have a bit of a technical question gear-related questi… --- ## [I am the new guy I am the new guy](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/i-am-the-new-guy-i-am-the-new-guy/1876)
**Author:** [@MargartHouldin](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/MargartHouldin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/i-am-the-new-guy-i-am-the-new-guy/1876 "2026-06-07T01:09:54Z")
Kudos, Quite a lot of knowledge. vpn для lg smart tv --- ## [Addictive Drums 2 Specific Sound](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/addictive-drums-2-specific-sound/1872)
**Author:** [@avr1h](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/avr1h)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 8:18pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/addictive-drums-2-specific-sound/1872 "2026-05-19T20:18:24Z")
Hello! I’m looking to recreate a certain sound, this Asian Folk/Shaolin type drums. Here’s an example. Been planning to get a custom collection or XL collection of Addictive Drums 2, and I’m already planning what would… --- ## [Using Melodics Drums with Quest For Groove layout](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/using-melodics-drums-with-quest-for-groove-layout/1868)
**Author:** [@ArtsTheBeatdoctor](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/ArtsTheBeatdoctor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:02pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/using-melodics-drums-with-quest-for-groove-layout/1868 "2026-05-17T19:02:42Z")
Any other Melodics users in here? I have used both the Quest for Groove course and Melodics (Pads mode) intermittently, where QFG teaches me to drum, and the various layouts of Melodics Pads help me more with general MP… --- ## [Lessons with FGDP](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/lessons-with-fgdp/1867)
**Author:** [@Mitroka](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Mitroka)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/lessons-with-fgdp/1867 "2026-05-12T01:33:01Z")
Does QFG have any lessons using the FGDP pad layout? --- ## [Happy thoughts!](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/happy-thoughts/1869)
**Author:** [@MarcusMaximus](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/MarcusMaximus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/happy-thoughts/1869 "2026-05-07T21:23:06Z")
I’ve recently finished the Grooving and Improving course and have just started Easy, Awesome and Real. I find that Happy is really quite hard to play at tempo, certainly the most difficult thing so far in any of the cour… --- ## [Thought people might get a laugh and relate](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/thought-people-might-get-a-laugh-and-relate/1864)
**Author:** [@Sussillo](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Sussillo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/thought-people-might-get-a-laugh-and-relate/1864 "2026-04-22T20:28:14Z")
I’m officially one year into my finger drumming, and this just came out in The Onion (satirical) . :laughing: "ST. LOUIS—Voicing frustration as he discussed his lack of even the most rudimentary skills, local man Hen… --- ## [Pad sensitivity on Novation FL key midi controller](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/pad-sensitivity-on-novation-fl-key-midi-controller/1343)
**Author:** [@fiddy](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/fiddy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/pad-sensitivity-on-novation-fl-key-midi-controller/1343 "2026-04-18T04:50:42Z")
anyone using this for drum beat programming? --- ## [Mobile Rig: Beta Version 0.9](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/mobile-rig-beta-version-0-9/1859)
**Author:** [@Sussillo](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Sussillo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 4:07am UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/mobile-rig-beta-version-0-9/1859 "2026-04-06T04:07:55Z")
Ok, I’ve made major progress on my 2 Xjam mobile rig. The addition of Bluetooth MIDI hosts+batteries (in my pockets), and a far more stable surface. Now the device plays as I want it to play, although there’s still work … --- ## [Did the Kick + Cymbal combo's in the fills section of the lesson's disappear?](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/did-the-kick-cymbal-combos-in-the-fills-section-of-the-lessons-disappear/1847)
**Author:** [@Sussillo](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Sussillo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/did-the-kick-cymbal-combos-in-the-fills-section-of-the-lessons-disappear/1847 "2026-04-05T15:27:56Z")
Perhaps it’s just me, but something is missing the music notation section of the fills. Thanks! --- ## [How do you setup the MPD218 on android phone?](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-setup-the-mpd218-on-android-phone/606)
**Author:** [@Motoko\_San](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/Motoko_San)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/how-do-you-setup-the-mpd218-on-android-phone/606 "2026-04-03T20:47:39Z")
I want to connect my Akai MPD218 to my android 10 phone (Motorola One Fusion) to play some beats with it, I have the Akai’s original USB cable and an USB C OTG adapter, but I can’t get it to work, it doesn’t recognize it… --- ## [Koala sampler drum kit?](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/koala-sampler-drum-kit/1771)
**Author:** [@spathi](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/spathi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/koala-sampler-drum-kit/1771 "2026-04-03T20:38:12Z")
Hi, Anyone out there using koala to practice the finger drumming tutorial and could share their drum kit preset please? --- ## [Yamaha FGDP-50 vs Akai MPC SAMPLE](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/yamaha-fgdp-50-vs-akai-mpc-sample/1856)
**Author:** [@prakashwadhwani](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/u/prakashwadhwani)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/t/yamaha-fgdp-50-vs-akai-mpc-sample/1856 "2026-04-01T14:29:32Z")
Hi … Akai have just released the MPC Sample. The price is approx $400 and I feel there may be some similarity and common denominators to the Yamaha FGDP-50. One of the biggest features I feel is that once can create lo… [Next page](https://questforgroove.discourse.group/latest.md?page=1)