Mobile Rig: Beta Version 0.9

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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 to be done in making the rig a bit nicer, visually. This felt like something I could get good at, and play as I wish in a live band setup. The only limitations are those of my own ability.
-David

Here’s a short video of me jamming:

Here’s a short video of me explaining the rig:

Here’s a pic of the materials (the black underneath are velcro thigh supports (two velcro’d together), plus a large, extremely strong plastic tray. There are two batteries, and two MIDI Bluetooth hosts. The laptop connects to both of them, no problem. I run everything through Ableton.

I’m using two xjams, and they are laid very similarly to the FGDP layout: symmetric (but obviously hands separated), with toms underneath the snares, and bass below that.

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Ha! yeah! a real drummer could not even move around like that!!!

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Also, having the pads on the top of your legs like that, with your arms hanging down is clearly a nice ergonomical setup. For me it would not be practical teaching but honestly… i might prefer this over a desk for just grooving and playing.

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That’s exactly right. It’s meant to be more ergonomic, more fun!, and mobile. So you can play with people or just jam out. If a passage is more difficult, one can always stand still and focus (just like guitar players do for a solo, etc.).

For my money, I hate playing at a desk, and notice my wrists fatiguing pretty quickly, whereas, if I’m playing all slacked-out on the couch, then my hands and arms are mostly resting. This mobile rig simulates that.

-D